Sydney

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 Advanced

How do I become a mental health worker?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC82015

Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case Management

Blended
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

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

What can you do with a Diploma of Mental Health?

13th January 2021)

How to start a career in Mental Health

5th August 2021)

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Mental Health?

28th October 2019)