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Mental Health Practitioner Courses

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.

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Popular Mental Health Practitioner Courses

There are 13 courses available for people who want to become a Mental Health Practitioner. These are the top 5 most popular courses.

CHC43315
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Mental Health Practitioners earn?

There are no current salary figures for Australian Mental Health Practitioners. Increase your earning capacity by obtaining post-graduate qualifications in mental health and joining a professional association.

What are the job opportunities for Mental Health Practitioners?

There are no clear employment figures for Mental Health Practitioners working in Australia at this time. They are employed by large hospitals and community health organisations, not-for-profits, mental health treatment facilities, and government agencies.

How do I become a Mental Health Practitioner?

Mental Health Practitioners in Australia are also known as Authorised Mental Health Practitioners (AMHPs). To be appointed to this role, you must already be a qualified health professional with at least three (3) years of experience in mental health support.

We’ve listed the accepted professions below, along with the minimum qualifications, though we recommend checking our specialist pages for each occupation for the full training requirements.

  • Registered Nurse (Bachelor of Nursing)
  • Clinical Psychologist (Bachelor of Psychology + Master of Clinical Psychology)
  • Occupational Therapist (Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy)
  • Social Worker (Bachelor of Social Work)

If you are already a qualified health professional, to become an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner (AMHP), you will need to complete a specialist qualification in mental health such as the Diploma of Mental Health, Graduate Certificate in Applied Mental Health, Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice, or Master of Mental Health.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023

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Job Pathways

Here are some potential career pathways within counselling, mental health and psychology. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.

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