Mental health support worker, Kaitautoko hauora hinengaro
Also known as
- Mental health worker, child and adolescent mental health worker, mental welfare worker, mental health and substance abuse worker
Mental health support workers assess and treat individuals with mental health or substance abuse problems with drugs or alcohol.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$52K to $58K
Most common
$61K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
No specific training
Mental health support workers
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts or part time
- usually work in health centres and community clinics and may travel locally
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be responsible, communicate well and make decisions
Tasks
- help people with personal issues
- advise people about substance abuse issues
- help people get the right help and treatment
- interview clients to understand their background
- assist people with day-to-day issues
- adjust treatment plans to suit people's needs
- monitor people’s treatment progress
- maintain records
- collaborate with other professionals
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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