The largest group of clinically trained professionals providing mental health services in the United States are

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According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), social workers are the largest group of clinically trained professionals providing mental health services in the United States. As of 2016, there were over 314,000 social workers providing mental health services, compared to about 28,000 psychiatrists and approximately 106,000 clinical psychologists. Psychiatric nurses also provide mental health services, but their number is not as large as social workers.

The Largest Group of Clinically Trained Professionals Providing Mental Health