Occupation

441331 Mental Health Worker

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

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

Specialisations

  • Mental Health Recovery Peer Support Worker
  • Psychosocial Support Worker

Skill level: 2

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