
How do I become a mental health support worker?
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.






Certificate IV in Mental Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.








Certificate IV in Community Services
- There are no mandated entry requirements.




Diploma of Counselling
- There are no mandated entry requirements.




Diploma of Mental Health
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Mental Health Co-existing Needs Skill Set
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Course in Supporting People with Psychosocial Disability
- There are no mandated entry requirements.

Mental Health Peer Work Skill Set
- There are no mandated entry requirements.


Related occupations
Mental Health Worker
A Mental Health Worker supports individuals with mental health issues by building rapport, maintaining case notes, and developing treatment plans.
Psychotherapist
Psychotherapists assist clients in overcoming emotional and mental health issues by conducting assessments and developing tailored treatment plans.
Peer Support Worker
Peer Support Workers in mental health provide guidance and encouragement to individuals affected by mental health issues, utilising shared experiences to facilitate support.
Mental Health Nurse
A Mental Health Nurse provides care to patients with mental health issues, working in various settings and collaborating with healthcare providers to administer treatments.
Art Therapist
An Art Therapist uses creative arts to support clients' emotional well-being, developing treatment plans and collaborating with professionals.
Music Therapist
A Music Therapist uses music to enhance well-being, develops therapy plans, conducts sessions, assesses progress, and collaborates with healthcare teams.
Intake Worker
An Intake Worker assesses clients at welfare services, conducting evaluations and coordinating care plans while communicating effectively with stakeholders.
Mental Health Advocate
A Mental Health Advocate supports individuals by promoting their rights, accessing services, and navigating mental health systems with empathy and guidance.
Psychological Researcher
A Psychological Researcher studies human behaviour, designs experiments, analyses data, and shares insights to advance psychological science and interventions.
Child Psychologist
Child Psychologists provide therapy and counselling to children, teens, and families, addressing trauma, mental health, disabilities, and developmental issues.
Behaviour Therapist
Behaviour Therapists help people make positive behaviour changes using various therapies, like CBT and hypnotherapy, to treat diverse issues.
Mental Health Practitioner
Mental Health Practitioners assess, support, and manage individuals with mental health issues, including crisis intervention, counselling, and care planning.
Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Clinicians develop care plans and support patients through assessments, therapy, and crisis intervention for mental health issues.
Mental Health Social Worker
Mental Health Social Workers provide counselling and therapeutic support to clients, helping them recover from mental illness and trauma.
Mental Health Counsellor
Mental Health Counsellors provide counselling and psychotherapy services to clients, either in-person or through telecounselling formats.
Mental Health Case Manager
Mental Health Case Managers assist individuals with mental health conditions by creating care plans, coordinating services, and monitoring progress.
Mental Health Specialist
A Mental Health Specialist provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health issues, developing personalised care plans and collaborating with others.
Wellbeing Coordinator
A Wellbeing Coordinator promotes health in organisations by developing wellness programs, organising activities, and fostering a supportive environment.
Further reading


What can you do with a Diploma of Mental Health?
13th January 2021)