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Mental Health Practitioner

Mental Health Practitioners are qualified health professionals such as registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and clinical psychologists who have specialist skills (and training) in mental health management and support services. They carry out mental health assessments, care for people with issues such as bipolar or bulimia, and support people who are at high risk of suicide or self-harm.

As a Mental Health Practitioner you could be assessing the status of a long-term patient with a personality disorder, organising a group therapy session for patients with addiction issues, conducting a one-on-one counselling session with a patient who is showing signs of distress, helping parents understand the treatment plan of a child with severe anxiety, managing a crisis intervention after an attempted suicide, or just taking a self-care day to ensure your own health and wellbeing.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $76,596
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a mental health practitioner?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 18 months
$100 - $5,997
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC53315

Diploma of Mental Health

Online
12 months
$4,004
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Clinical Psychology

On Campus, Online
24 months
$0 - $78,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Mental Health

Blended, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $6,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice

Online
12 months
$8,000 - $19,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Mental Health Practice

Online
18 months
$22,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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