Support Worker (Mental Health) jobs in Canberra, ACT

Support Worker (Mental Health) work in Canberra, ACT

Support Worker (Mental Health) roles in Canberra, ACT sit within demand is steady across clinical roles. Government and peak body roles are unique to Canberra and highly sought after. Private practice is strong given the demographic profile of ACT residents. support worker (mental health) positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.

Support workers in mental health assist people with daily living tasks, community participation, medication prompting, and connection to services. They may work with NDIS participants, in supported accommodation, in community mental health outreach, or in residential rehabilitation services. The work is relationship-focused and recovery-oriented.

The ACT mental health system is delivered through ACT Health's Canberra Health Services, which operates adult community mental health teams, the Dhulwa Mental Health Unit, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). The relatively small size of the ACT system means individual roles carry significant responsibility and career development tends to be fast.

Qualifications typically required

• Certificate III in Individual Support or Certificate IV in Mental Health
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid certificate
• Working with Children Check where applicable

Key employers in Canberra, ACT

• Canberra Health Services
• ACT Health
• National Mental Health Commission
• headspace Canberra
• Directions Health Services
• Mental Health Foundation ACT
• Marymead Catholic Care