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A Clinical Social Worker provides mental health services, assessing clients' needs and offering counselling to improve well-being and cope with challenges.

    • AI Exposure: Medium

      This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.

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  • This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Clinical Social Worker?

Get qualified to work as a Clinical Social Worker with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Further reading

What do social workers do?

11th December 2019

How to start a career in Social Work

18th May 2021

How to start a career in counselling

7th September 2020

Clinical Social Worker careers

A Clinical Social Worker provides mental health services to individuals, families, and groups. You might work in hospitals, community health centres, or private practice. Clinical Social Workers assess clients' needs, develop treatment plans, and offer counselling and therapy to help clients cope with life challenges, mental health issues, and emotional difficulties.

Clinical Social Workers play a vital role in improving clients' well-being. You’ll need to be empathetic, resourceful, and able to build strong relationships with clients. You’ll collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure clients receive comprehensive care and support. You’ll also need to maintain accurate records and stay informed about the latest practices in mental health care.