Occupation

441331 Mental Health Worker

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

441331 Mental Health Worker

Assists individuals, families, and groups with a range of mental health conditions, and those experiencing emotional difficulties, distress, and crisis. Supports and empowers clients to improve their quality of life.

Alternative title

  • Mental Health Recovery Worker

Specialisation

  • Psychosocial Support Worker

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 2: NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Assesses needs of individuals, families, and groups, and supports them with recovery planning by helping them manage and adapt to the complex challenges of mental health
  • Provides coaching to increase recovery skills and personal capacity, including motivation, strengths, resilience, and decision-making
  • Provides counselling to individuals or groups, and advocates for access to necessary services and resources
  • Develops and facilitates referrals to other useful services in the community
  • Prepares reports and maintains client records
  • Develops new services and mental health community programs, and educates families and community groups about mental health issues
  • Connects individuals to relevant services and activities in the community
  • May assist with making appointments, and accompanying individuals to appointments or therapy sessions