21-0000 COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
21-1000 Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
21-1010 Counselors
This broad occupation includes the following six detailed occupations:
21-1011 Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Counsel and advise individuals struggling with alcohol, drugs, gambling, or eating disorders. Work with individuals, families, or groups, and design prevention programs.
Illustrative examples: Addiction Counselor, Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counselor
21-1012 Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
Provide students with educational, career, and personal guidance. Assist with academic planning, admissions, and vocational development.
Illustrative examples: Admissions Counselor, Career Counselor, Guidance Counselor, Student Services Counselor
21-1013 Marriage and Family Therapists
Diagnose and treat emotional or behavioral disorders within marriage and family systems using psychotherapeutic and systemic approaches.
Illustrative examples: Child and Family Counselor, Couples Therapist, Marriage Counselor
21-1014 Mental Health Counselors
Advise individuals and groups to improve emotional well-being and mental health, emphasizing prevention and coping strategies.
Illustrative examples: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors
Help individuals with physical, emotional, or social challenges achieve independence and employment. Design and implement rehabilitation and job placement programs.
Illustrative examples: Psychosocial Rehabilitation Counselor, Veterans Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational Job Coach
21-1019 Counselors, All Other
All counselors not listed separately.
Illustrative examples: Anger Control Counselor, Grief Counselor, Sexual Assault Counselor
21-1020 Social Workers
This broad occupation includes the following four detailed occupations:
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Provide social services to improve the well-being of children and families. Address academic and behavioral issues in schools and coordinate foster or adoption care.
Illustrative examples: Child Abuse Worker, Foster Care Worker, Youth and Family Social Worker
21-1022 Healthcare Social Workers
Support patients and families coping with chronic or terminal illness. Provide counseling, care planning, and resource referrals.
Illustrative examples: Hospice Social Worker, Oncology Social Worker, Public Health Social Worker
21-1023 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Assess and treat individuals with mental illness or addiction. Conduct therapy, case management, prevention, and advocacy.
Illustrative examples: Drug Abuse Social Worker, Psychiatric Social Worker, Community Mental Health Worker
21-1029 Social Workers, All Other
All social workers not listed separately.
Illustrative examples: Adult Protective Service Social Worker, Forensic Social Worker, Criminal Justice Social Worker
21-1090 Miscellaneous Community and Social Service Specialists
This broad occupation includes the following five detailed occupations:
21-1091 Health Education Specialists
Develop and manage programs promoting healthy lifestyles. Use data to assess community needs, plan interventions, and link patients to healthcare systems.
Illustrative examples: Community Health Education Coordinator, Public Health Educator, Diabetes Educator
21-1092 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Provide rehabilitative support for offenders in custody or on parole. Develop treatment and education plans and monitor compliance.
Illustrative examples: Juvenile Probation Officer, Parole Officer, Parole Agent
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants
Support social workers and counselors in client services. Help clients access benefits, organize programs, and resolve human service issues.
Illustrative examples: Family Service Assistant, Case Work Aide, Human Services Worker
21-1094 Community Health Workers
Advocate for community health needs, promote preventive behaviors, and connect residents with health and social services.
Illustrative examples: Lay Health Advocate, Peer Health Promoter, Promotor(a)
21-1099 Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
All specialists not listed separately.
Illustrative examples: Community Organization Worker, Veterans Service Officer
21-2000 Religious Workers
21-2011 Clergy
Conduct religious worship, lead congregational activities, and provide spiritual and moral counseling.
Illustrative examples: Priest, Rabbi, Imam
21-2021 Directors, Religious Activities and Education
Design and coordinate programs to promote religious education and spiritual development. Provide counseling and leadership in community and faith matters.
Illustrative examples: Religious Education Director, Youth Ministry Director
21-2099 Religious Workers, All Other
All religious workers not listed separately.
Illustrative examples: Missionary, Mohel, Verger