How do I become a mental health support worker
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What can you do with a Certificate IV in Mental Health?
28th October 2019
What can you do with a Diploma of Mental Health?
13th January 2021All mental health support worker courses
- 10092NAT Certificate IV in Skills for Career Pathways
- 10735NAT Course in Disability First Aid
- 10974NAT Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy
- 22530VIC Course in Identifying, Reporting and Preventing Abuse and/or Grooming of People with Disabilities
- 22532VIC Course in Supporting People with Psychosocial Disability
- 22540VIC Course in Supporting People with Complex Personal Care Needs, including Behaviours of Concern
- 52792WA Advanced Diploma of Holistic Classical Yoga Practices
- Associate Degree of Psychology
- Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies
- Bachelor of Health and Community Services
- Bachelor of Human and Community Services
- CHC32015 & CHC52021 Certificate III in Community Services & Diploma of Community Services
- CHC32015 Certificate III in Community Services (First Point of Contact)
- CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- CHC43215 & CHC42021 Dual Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs & Certificate IV in Community Services
- CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health
- CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health
- CHCCCS010 Maintain a High Standard of Service
- CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
- CHCCCS020 Respond Effectively to Behaviours of Concern
- CHCGRP002 Plan and conduct group activities
- CHCMHS001 Work with People with Mental Health Issues
- CHCSS00070 Assist Clients with Medication Skill Set
- CHCSS00080 Induction to Leisure and Health
- CHCSS00102 Mental Health Co-existing Needs Skill Set
- CHCSS00103 Mental Health Peer Work Skill Set
- CHCSS00111 Problem Gambling Skill Set
- CHCSS00133 Induction to Disability Support
- CHCSS00138 Mental Health Assistance
- Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- HLT20113 Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- HLT33021 & HLT43021 Dual Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance & Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
- HLT40221 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
- HLT41120 Certificate IV in Health Care
- HLTWHS003 Maintain Work Health and Safety
- HLTWHS006 Manage Personal Stressors In The Work Environment
- Integrating Mental Health Practice Skill Set
- PUARCV003 Work in a Recovery Context
- Undergraduate Certificate in Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs
Mental Health Support Worker careers
A Mental Health Support Worker assists individuals with mental health issues in their daily lives and recovery journey. You might work in residential facilities, community centres, or clients' homes. Mental Health Support Workers focus on providing emotional support, helping with daily activities, and implementing care plans. You’ll collaborate with healthcare professionals to monitor progress and ensure clients receive appropriate care and services.
Mental Health Support Workers play a crucial role in supporting individuals facing mental health challenges. You’ll need to be compassionate, patient, and resilient, with strong interpersonal skills. You’ll work closely with clients and their families to provide practical assistance and emotional support, helping them to manage their conditions and improve their overall wellbeing.
