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 Beginner

Wellbeing Coordinator

A Wellbeing Coordinator promotes health in organisations by developing wellness programs, organising activities, and fostering a supportive environment.

Avg yearly income $91,988
Skill level Advanced

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 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

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

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

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 Advanced

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 Advanced

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 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 Advanced

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 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 Advanced

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 Advanced

Mental Health Specialist

A Mental Health Specialist provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health issues, developing personalised care plans and collaborating with others.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Music Therapist

A Music Therapist uses music to enhance well-being, develops therapy plans, conducts sessions, assesses progress, and collaborates with healthcare teams.

Avg yearly income $84,500
Skill level Advanced

Mental Health Advocate

A Mental Health Advocate supports individuals by promoting their rights, accessing services, and navigating mental health systems with empathy and guidance.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced
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
$0 - $5,997
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Support Worker Crisis Support Worker Outreach Worker
Mental Health Worker Peer Support Worker Community Rehabilitation Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Support Worker Crisis Support Worker Outreach Worker Mental Health Worker Peer Support Worker Community Rehabilitation Worker + 3 more
CHC32015

Certificate III in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
52 weeks
$1,950 - $7,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker
Community Support Worker Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker Welfare Worker Caseworker NDIS Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Support Worker Youth Support Worker Youth Case Worker Community Support Worker Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker Welfare Worker Caseworker NDIS Worker + 6 more
CHC53415

Diploma of Leisure and Health
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 14 months
$5,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Diversional Therapy Assistant Lifestyle Coordinator Therapy Aide
Wellbeing Coordinator Community Care Worker Care Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Diversional Therapy Assistant Lifestyle Coordinator Therapy Aide Wellbeing Coordinator Community Care Worker Care Coordinator + 3 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)
Blended, On Campus, Online
16 - 24 months
$960 - $6,450
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Care Coordinator Case Manager Case Worker
Youth Case Worker Mental Health Case Manager
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Care Coordinator Case Manager Case Worker Youth Case Worker Mental Health Case Manager + 2 more
CHC53315

Diploma of Mental Health
Online
12 months
$7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Case Manager Community Services Officer Mental Health Support Worker
Intake Worker Mental Health Worker Peer Support Worker Outreach Worker Crisis Support Worker
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Case Manager Community Services Officer Mental Health Support Worker Intake Worker Mental Health Worker Peer Support Worker Outreach Worker Crisis Support Worker + 5 more
HLT41120

Certificate IV in Health Care
Blended
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Care Worker Disability Support Worker Home Care Assistance Worker
Aged Care Worker Mental Health Support Worker Patient Transport Officer Emergency Medical Technician
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Care Worker Disability Support Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Aged Care Worker Mental Health Support Worker Patient Transport Officer Emergency Medical Technician + 4 more
CHC81015

Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling
Online
18 months
$10,997
  • Completed Diploma of Counselling or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience OR
  • Hold an undergraduate degree or higher qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Social Science or equivalent.
Additional requirements may apply.
Relationship Counsellor Trauma Counsellor Counselling Psychologist
Marriage Counsellor Family Counsellor Family Therapist Family Support Worker Youth Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Mediator
+ 7 more
  • Completed Diploma of Counselling or equivalent qualifications OR
  • Evidence of relevant skills, knowledge and employment experience OR
  • Hold an undergraduate degree or higher qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Social Science or equivalent.
  • Hold an undergraduate degree or higher qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Social Science or equivalent.
Additional requirements may apply.
Relationship Counsellor Trauma Counsellor Counselling Psychologist Marriage Counsellor Family Counsellor Family Therapist Family Support Worker Youth Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Mediator + 7 more
CHC43215 & CHC43315

Dual Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs & Certificate IV in Mental Health
Online
24 months
$6,898
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Counsellor
Substance Abuse Counsellor Welfare Worker Family Support Worker Mental Health Worker Outreach Worker Peer Support Worker Support Worker
+ 7 more
11271NAT

Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis and Strategic Psychotherapy
Online
12 months
$14,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Counsellor Psychotherapist Addiction Counsellor
Clinical Hypnotherapist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Counsellor Psychotherapist Addiction Counsellor Clinical Hypnotherapist + 1 more
HLT33021 & HLT43021

Dual Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance & Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Online
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Therapy Aide Allied Health Assistant Allied Health Professional
Physiotherapy Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Dietetic Assistant Mental Health Support Worker
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Therapy Aide Allied Health Assistant Allied Health Professional Physiotherapy Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant Dietetic Assistant Mental Health Support Worker + 4 more
CHC53215

Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $18,127
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Welfare Worker Substance Abuse Counsellor
Rehabilitation Counsellor Human Rights Advocate Probation Officer Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Family Therapist Addiction Counsellor Behaviour Therapist
+ 8 more
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 Care Coordinator Mental Health Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Case Manager Care Coordinator Mental Health Worker

Bachelor of Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $65,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Engagement Officer Public Service Officer Youth Support Officer
Community Services Officer Case Manager Family Support Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Aged Care Manager Community Development Manager Behaviour Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Family Therapist
+ 10 more
52895WA

Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies
Blended, On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $389
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Triage Nurse Enrolled Nurse Aged Care Nurse
Mental Health Nurse Nursing Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Triage Nurse Enrolled Nurse Aged Care Nurse Mental Health Nurse Nursing Assistant + 2 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 Psychology
Blended, On Campus
3 - 4 years
$0 - $133,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Neuropsychologist Criminal Psychologist School Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist Psychologist Registered Psychologist Organisational Psychologist Forensic Psychologist Academic Psychologist Counselling Psychologist Sports Psychologist Art Therapist
+ 9 more

Bachelor of Psychological Science
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $102,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Organisational Psychologist Sports Psychologist Behavioural Psychologist
EAP Psychologist Cognitive Scientist Academic Psychologist Psychologist Counsellor Psychotherapist School Psychologist Criminal Psychologist Mental Health Specialist Psychological Researcher
+ 10 more

Bachelor of Social Work
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $100,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Community Advocate Mental Health Specialist Aged Care Coordinator
Youth Minister Youth Advocate Community Recovery Officer Social Welfare Officer Social Worker Caseworker Community Psychologist Art Therapist Community Services Officer Youth Engagement Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Youth Adviser Human Rights Officer International Aid Worker Clinical Social Worker Hospital Social Worker Mental Health Social Worker Community Liaison Officer Community Volunteer Correctional Case Manager Public Service Officer Community Worker Human Rights Activist Multicultural Liaison Officer Youth Support Officer Family Support Worker Aged Care Social Worker
+ 27 more

Bachelor of Counselling
On Campus
3 - 4 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 International Student Advisor Art Therapist Trauma Counsellor Family Therapist Behaviour Therapist
+ 9 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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