Mental Health

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Mental Health Worker

A Mental Health Worker supports individuals with mental health issues by building rapport, maintaining case notes, and developing treatment plans.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

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.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Mental Health Support Worker

A Mental Health Support Worker aids individuals with mental health issues, offering daily support, care plans, and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Avg yearly income $73,840
Skill level Unknown

Mental Health Practitioner

Mental Health Practitioners assess, support, and manage individuals with mental health issues, including crisis intervention, counselling, and care planning.

Avg yearly income $76,596
Skill level Advanced

Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinicians develop care plans and support patients through assessments, therapy, and crisis intervention for mental health issues.

Avg yearly income $98,332
Skill level Advanced

Mental Health Counsellor

Mental Health Counsellors provide counselling and psychotherapy services to clients, either in-person or through telecounselling formats.

Avg yearly income $69,004
Skill level Advanced

Intake Worker

An Intake Worker assesses clients at welfare services, conducting evaluations and coordinating care plans while communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Avg yearly income $89,960
Skill level Advanced

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.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Psychotherapist

Psychotherapists assist clients in overcoming emotional and mental health issues by conducting assessments and developing tailored treatment plans.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Unknown

Art Therapist

An Art Therapist uses creative arts to support clients' emotional well-being, developing treatment plans and collaborating with professionals.

Avg yearly income $99,840
Skill level Unknown

Behaviour Therapist

Behaviour Therapists help people make positive behaviour changes using various therapies, like CBT and hypnotherapy, to treat diverse issues.

Avg yearly income $79,976
Skill level Unknown

Mental Health Case Manager

Mental Health Case Managers assist individuals with mental health conditions by creating care plans, coordinating services, and monitoring progress.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

Mental Health Social Worker

Mental Health Social Workers provide counselling and therapeutic support to clients, helping them recover from mental illness and trauma.

Avg yearly income $96,200
Skill level Unknown

Psychological Researcher

A Psychological Researcher studies human behaviour, designs experiments, analyses data, and shares insights to advance psychological science and interventions.

Avg yearly income $99,424
Skill level Unknown

Child Psychologist

Child Psychologists provide therapy and counselling to children, teens, and families, addressing trauma, mental health, disabilities, and developmental issues.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Unknown
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in mental health

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.
Mental Health Worker Family Support Worker Peer Support Worker
Support Worker Outreach Worker Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician Mental Health Counsellor Mental Health Support Worker Relationship Counsellor Student Counsellor
+ 9 more
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support
On Campus, Online
4 - 6 months
$0 - $2,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker
Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Disability Support Worker Trainee Support Worker Home Carer Care Coordinator Community Support Worker Patient Care Assistant Peer Support Worker Residential Care Officer Senior Support Worker Support Worker
+ 12 more
CHC50421

Diploma of Youth Work
Online
12 months
$7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Youth Counsellor Youth Support Worker
Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Child Safety Officer Intake Worker Peer Support Worker
+ 7 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Youth Counsellor Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Child Safety Officer Intake Worker Peer Support Worker + 7 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 18 months
$100 - $15,631
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housing Officer Family Support Worker Support Worker
Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Intake Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Case Manager Community Care Worker
+ 10 more
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$100 - $4,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Housing Officer Family Support Worker
Case Manager Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Community Support Worker Community Care Worker Intake Worker Mental Health Support Worker Peer Support Worker Residential Care Officer Residential Care Worker Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Youth Case Worker
+ 18 more
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.
Substance Abuse Counsellor Welfare Worker Family Support Worker
Mental Health Worker Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker Support Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Counsellor
+ 7 more
HLT54121

Diploma of Nursing
On Campus
20 - 24 months
$14,779 - $32,631
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Enrolled Nurse Aged Care Nurse Mental Health Nurse
Rehabilitation Nurse Community Health Nurse
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Enrolled Nurse Aged Care Nurse Mental Health Nurse Rehabilitation Nurse Community Health Nurse + 2 more
CHC53315

Diploma of Mental Health
Online
12 months
$7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Worker Family Support Worker Peer Support Worker
Support Worker Outreach Worker Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Intake Worker Mental Health Support Worker
+ 6 more
CHC51015

Diploma of Counselling
Online
12 - 36 months
$0 - $11,798
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Student Counsellor Family Support Worker Family Counsellor
Youth Counsellor Marriage Counsellor Relationship Counsellor Mental Health Worker Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician Crisis Counsellor Grief Counsellor Mental Health Counsellor Mental Health Support Worker
+ 11 more
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
9 - 12 months
$191 - $2,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Coordinator Support Worker Youth Support Worker
Youth Case Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Community Support Worker Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker Welfare Worker
+ 6 more
CHC43015

Certificate IV In Ageing Support
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Team Leader Residential Care Officer Lifestyle Coordinator
Aboriginal Aged Care Worker Aged Care Manager Aged Care Worker Patient Care Assistant Peer Support Worker Personal Carer Residential Care Worker Senior Support Worker Support Worker Trainee Support Worker
+ 10 more
CHCSS00093

Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set
Online
13 weeks
$1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Youth Support Worker
Youth Case Worker Volunteer Coordinator Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Volunteer Coordinator Drug and Alcohol Counsellor + 3 more
CHCSS00102

Mental Health Co-existing Needs Skill Set
On Campus, Online
13 weeks
$1,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Support Worker Support Worker Youth Support Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Support Worker Support Worker Youth Support Worker
10779NAT

Graduate Diploma of Trauma-Informed Processwork Psychotherapy
Blended
24 months
$26,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Psychotherapist Counsellor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Psychotherapist Counsellor
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.
Case Manager Aged Care Coordinator Mental Health Worker
Care Coordinator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Manager Aged Care Coordinator Mental Health Worker Care Coordinator + 1 more
52895WA

Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies
Blended
6 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Enrolled Nurse Aged Care Nurse Mental Health Nurse
Nursing Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Enrolled Nurse Aged Care Nurse Mental Health Nurse Nursing Assistant + 1 more
HLT64121

Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Mental Health)
On Campus
52 weeks
$2,010
  • Are employed as a Enrolled Nurse
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Nurse Peer Support Worker
  • Are employed as a Enrolled Nurse
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Nurse Peer Support Worker

Bachelor of Psychological Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $102,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Psychologist Clinical Psychologist Counsellor
Psychotherapist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Psychologist Clinical Psychologist Counsellor Psychotherapist + 1 more

Bachelor of Social Work
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $100,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Social Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Caseworker
Social Welfare Officer Aged Care Social Worker Family Support Worker Mental Health Social Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Social Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Caseworker Social Welfare Officer Aged Care Social Worker Family Support Worker Mental Health Social Worker + 4 more

Bachelor of Counselling
On Campus
3 years
$0 - $43,428
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Counsellor Family Counsellor Marriage Counsellor
Mental Health Counsellor Substance Abuse Counsellor Crisis Counsellor Grief Counsellor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Counsellor Family Counsellor Marriage Counsellor Mental Health Counsellor Substance Abuse Counsellor Crisis Counsellor Grief Counsellor + 4 more
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Further reading

How to start a career in Mental Health

5th August 2021

What can you do with a Diploma of Mental Health?

13th January 2021

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

28th October 2019

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