Mental health counsellor, Kaitohuora hauora hinengaro
Also known as
- Psychotherapist, psychologist, counselling psychologist, mental health therapist
Mental health counsellors use theurapeutic techniques to help individuals, couples, families and groups deal with issues that affect their mental health and wellbeing.
Your pay could be
$77K
Lower
$87K to $107K
Most common
$116K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Mental health counsellors
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts
- usually work in private practices, community health centres, homes and schools, and may travel locally
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be responsible, identify and solve problems and communicate well
Tasks
- counsel clients in personal issues
- teach techniques for managing mental health
- monitor changes in client mood and behaviour
- teach life skills to clients and families
- counsel clients with substance abuse issues
- write reports and evaluations
- develop treatment plans for clients
- help in crisis situations
- maintain client records
- complete legal and social programme paperwork
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Do the quizYou need a qualification to become a mental health counsellor and experience may be useful.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in counselling OR a Bachelor of Health Science (Counselling) OR a Bachelor of Social Services (Counselling)
- to pass a police check
You may need
- a Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health and Addiction
- a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Mental Health and Addiction Counselling
- a Master of Counselling
- experience in similar work
- to be registered with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors
- an Annual Practicing Certificate
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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