Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

0.0% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

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Wages

Moderately paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers' was $55,960, or $26 per hour

'Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers' were paid 16.4% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060

Wages over time

Comments

Ronald (No chance) 1 year ago

The likely hood is low based on what is likely to be capable with technology in the next 20 years---also it is likely that people will prefer interacting with a real person to discuss clinical issues, impressions and treatment.

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Kyle Smyth (No chance) 4 years ago

Behavioural health interventions require the kind of human interaction that automation simply isn't able to reproduce. How can you teach an AI to feel empathy?

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Ruth Naomi (No chance) 5 years ago

In order for you for you to provide support you have to be intentional. A robot has not mutuality with a peer in need of support. Nor will it be ever to give a shared experience to have mutuality with it's peer.

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