Mental Health Support Worker
Work with clients to resolve psychological issues and improve their quality of life.
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- What's it like to be a Mental Health Support Worker?
- How to become a Mental Health Support Worker
- Latest Mental Health Support Worker jobs
- Top skills and experience for Mental Health Support Workers
- Is Mental Health Support Worker the right role for you?
- Mental Health Support Worker role reviews
What's it like to be a Mental Health Support Worker?
Mental Health Support Workers are qualified social workers and nurses who specialise in helping those with a range of mental health problems such as anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Assessing client needs.
- Monitoring client progress.
- Delivering counselling (to individuals or groups).
- Liaising with other community groups and social services.
- Referring clients to other support groups and social services.
- Contributing to developing new services and mental health programs.
- Maintaining client records.
How to become a Mental Health Support Worker
You usually need a tertiary qualification to become a Mental Health Support Worker in Australia. Additional requirements may apply depending on your specific pathway, such as registration with a professional association.
- Complete a relevant tertiary qualification, such as a Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315). If you’re considering a career as a Mental Health Nurse, complete a Bachelor of Nursing. If you’re considering a career in social work, complete a Bachelor of Social Work.
- Social Workers should apply to the professional representative body of social workers in Australia, the Australian Association of Social Workers, while mental health nurses can apply to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- To advance your skills, consider completing further study in mental health such as a Diploma of Mental Health (CHC53315) or other undergraduate or postgraduate study focusing on mental health or psychology.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Mental Health Support Worker employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Mental Health
Mental Health Support
Personal Care
Independent Living Skills
CPR First Aid Certificate
Individual Support
Community Services
First Aid
Care Planning
Drivers Licence
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Latest Mental Health Support Worker reviews
Sep 2024
My experience as a Mental Health Support Worker has been a deeply rewarding yet emotionally demanding journey filled with moments of profound connection and the constant struggle against systemic limitations.
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Mental Health
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationHealthcare & Medical
The good thingsMy Reflections on the Enjoyable and Challenging Aspects of a Mental Health Worker's Role
The mental health field is a complex and multifaceted one, offering both immense rewards and significant chall...
The challengesWhile I find my role as a Mental Health Worker deeply fulfilling, there are aspects that I find challenging and sometimes disheartening.
Limited Resources: One of the biggest frustrations is the co...
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Nov 2018
Working with clients with a mental health illness is one of the most rewarding things I have done. Job satisfaction is more important to me now at this stage of my life than money.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Social Work
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationSupport Worker NDIS
The good thingsI find my role rewarding because one of the most important aspects are empowerment and encouraging independence. My current role is one on one and I have seen my client achieve so many of her goals. ...
The challengesOne of the most challenging aspects of my role is to find an organisation that supports NDIS clients with a mental illness that is committed to the empowerment of clients, not making decisions that s...
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