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Mental Health Social Worker Courses

Mental Health Social Workers are registered social workers who specialise in mental health interventions, counselling, psychoeducation, and therapeutic group work. They have completed specialist training in mental health practice through the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and help their clients heal and recover from mental illness and trauma.

As a Mental Health Social Worker you could be carrying out casework at an indigenous community, helping a client manage daily stresses and anxiety so they can find long-term employment, supporting a homeless client with mental health issues, leading group therapy sessions for young people with addictions, or just taking some time-out for self-care and rejuvination.

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Popular Mental Health Social Worker Courses

There are 8 courses available for people who want to become a Mental Health Social Worker. These are the top 5 most popular courses.

CHC43315
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CHC53315
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CHC51015
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CHC43215
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CHC53215
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Mental Health Social Workers earn?

The average salary for qualified Social Workers in Australia is currently $1,736 per week ($90,272 annually). Mental Health Social Workers can expect to earn more than this.

What are the job opportunities for Mental Health Social Workers?

There are 35,000 social workers currently employed in Australia, some of these are Mental Health Social Workers. This is a growth occupation and job opportunities are expected to increase by more than 23% over the next 3-5 years.

How do I become a Mental Health Social Worker?

To become a Mental Health Social Worker you will need to complete a Bachelor of Social Work as well as the mental health credential training through the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). If you hold a degree in another discipline, you can launch your career change with the Master of Social Work.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023

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Job Pathways

Here are some potential career pathways within allied health, counselling and mental health. 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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