We surveyed 213 substance abuse social workers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical substance abuse social worker. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a substance abuse social worker?
Low
High
Working as a substance abuse social worker typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a substance abuse social worker?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a substance abuse social worker typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a substance abuse social worker?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a substance abuse social worker. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for substance abuse social workers.
Do substance abuse social workers work full-time or part-time?
90% of substance abuse social workers work in full-time roles while 10% work part-time.