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2007
 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment for mental
health and substance abuse treatment social workers will increase by 30%
between 2006 and 2016; projected employment is expected to reach 159,000
positions. Rapid job growth is expected for social workers specializing
in substance abuse treatment.
Overall employment for all social workers is projected to increase by 22%
between 2006 and 2016, and to reach nearly 730,000 jobs. Employment of
child, family, and school social workers is expected to grow by 19%, with
rapid job growth expected for gerontology social workers.
This document is a regular publication of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
It provides an overview of the nature of the work, the work environment,
training and qualifications needed, current employment and earnings, the
job outlook for the next ten years and which subspecialties may be in
higher demand, and sources of additional information.
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