Mental Health Worker

A Mental Health Worker provides care and assistance to people with mental health issues. The area of mental health is quite broad and can include mental illnesses, substance abuse and mental health problems associated with poverty.

The role of a Mental Health Worker includes building rapport with individuals suffering from mental health issues, writing reports, maintaining case notes, developing treatment plans, and utilising behavioural management strategies.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a mental health worker?

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
$7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC43215 & CHC43315

Dual Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs & Certificate IV in Mental Health

Online
17 months
$5,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC82015

Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case Management

Blended, On Campus
8 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • 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

On Campus, 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.

Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Studies

Blended, On Campus
6 months
$0 - $8,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Worker
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