This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
Explore all careersMental Health Social Workers provide counselling and therapeutic support to clients, helping them recover from mental illness and trauma.
Get qualified to work as a Mental Health Social Worker with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
Generally, salaries range from approximately $1,400 to $2,300 per week. For instance, full-time positions can offer annual salaries from $79,051 to $119,823 or even higher, with some listings indicating a pay range of $97,000 to $101,000 per year. This translates roughly to a weekly salary of about $1,515 to $2,150, including superannuation.
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.
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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