Mental Health Advocate

A Mental Health Advocate supports individuals facing mental health challenges by promoting their rights and accessing appropriate services. You might work in community organisations, healthcare facilities, or advocacy groups. Mental Health Advocates focus on providing support, raising awareness, and helping clients navigate mental health systems. You’ll assist with connecting individuals to resources, offering guidance, and advocating for their needs.

Mental Health Advocates play a crucial role in improving mental health outcomes. You’ll need to be empathetic and communicative, with a strong understanding of mental health issues and advocacy practices. You’ll work closely with clients, service providers, and community groups to ensure individuals receive the support and care they need.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $65,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a mental health advocate?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
Recommended
CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 18 months
$0 - $5,997
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Worker Family Support Worker Peer Support Worker
Support Worker Outreach Worker Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician Mental Health Counsellor Mental Health Support Worker Relationship Counsellor Student Counsellor Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach Community Services Officer Mental Health Advocate Community Psychologist Healthcare Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Probation Officer Mental Health Case Manager Home Care Nurse Pastoral Care Worker Child Psychologist Behaviour Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Mental Health Specialist
+ 25 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 18 months
$0 - $13,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housing Officer Family Support Worker Support Worker
Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Intake Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Case Manager Community Care Worker Social Worker Park Manager Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Intelligence Officer Case Worker Regional Coordinator Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Financial Counsellor Conservation Manager Student Experience Officer Council Member Migrant Support Worker Art Therapist Community Outreach Coordinator International Development Worker Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Community Arts Worker Policy Researcher Community Worker Human Rights Activist Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Community Educator Mental Health Advocate Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Probation Officer Mental Health Case Manager Hospital Social Worker Disability Advocate Social Welfare Officer Education Support Officer Community Engagement Coordinator Humanitarian Aid Worker Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Clinical Supervisor Community Health Liaison Addiction Counsellor Global Health Advisor Community Advocate Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Child Psychologist Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Youth Advocate Program Evaluator Aged Care Coordinator Doula Community Recovery Officer Gerontologist Health Advisor
+ 80 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housing Officer Family Support Worker Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Intake Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Case Manager Community Care Worker Social Worker Park Manager Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Intelligence Officer Case Worker Regional Coordinator Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Financial Counsellor Conservation Manager Student Experience Officer Council Member Migrant Support Worker Art Therapist Community Outreach Coordinator International Development Worker Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Community Arts Worker Policy Researcher Community Worker Human Rights Activist Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Community Educator Mental Health Advocate Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Probation Officer Mental Health Case Manager Hospital Social Worker Disability Advocate Social Welfare Officer Education Support Officer Community Engagement Coordinator Humanitarian Aid Worker Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Clinical Supervisor Community Health Liaison Addiction Counsellor Global Health Advisor Community Advocate Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Child Psychologist Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Youth Advocate Program Evaluator Aged Care Coordinator Doula Community Recovery Officer Gerontologist Health Advisor + 80 more
CHC42021

Certificate IV in Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$30 - $4,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Worker Housing Officer Family Support Worker
Case Manager Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Community Support Worker Community Care Worker Intake Worker Mental Health Support Worker Peer Support Worker Residential Care Officer Residential Care Worker Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator Youth Case Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Animal Shelter Attendant Life Coach Case Worker Migrant Support Worker Community Outreach Coordinator Behaviour Support Specialist Community Worker Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Community Educator Mental Health Advocate Youth Officer Probation Officer Social Welfare Officer NDIS Worker Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Court Support Worker Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Community Health Liaison Community Advocate Disability Employment Consultant Youth Advocate Doula Community Recovery Officer
+ 44 more
CHC53315

Diploma of Mental Health
Online
12 months
$7,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Worker Family Support Worker Peer Support Worker
Support Worker Outreach Worker Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Intake Worker Mental Health Support Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Advanced Personal Trainer Community Worker Community Services Officer Human Rights Advocate Mental Health Advocate Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Probation Officer Mental Health Case Manager Addiction Counsellor Wellbeing Coordinator Psychiatric Nurse Child Psychologist Behaviour Therapist Family Therapist Neuroscientist Health Advisor
+ 26 more
CHC43215

Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
On Campus, Online
14 months
$1,209 - $4,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Substance Abuse Counsellor Welfare Worker Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
Rehabilitation Counsellor Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Mental Health Advocate Law Enforcement Officer Probation Officer
+ 6 more

Bachelor of Arts (Psychological Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Advocate Mental Health Case Manager Psychotherapist
Academic Psychologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mental Health Advocate Mental Health Case Manager Psychotherapist Academic Psychologist + 1 more

Bachelor of Science (Psychological Science)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Psychological Researcher Mental Health Advocate
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Psychological Researcher Mental Health Advocate

Bachelor of Psychological Studies
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Myotherapist Community Worker Mental Health Advocate
Community Psychologist Disability Advocate Social Psychologist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Myotherapist Community Worker Mental Health Advocate Community Psychologist Disability Advocate Social Psychologist + 3 more

Bachelor of Youth Work and Criminal Justice
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Customs and Border Protection Officer Community Worker Mental Health Advocate
Community Psychologist
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Customs and Border Protection Officer Community Worker Mental Health Advocate Community Psychologist + 1 more
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

Related occupations

Mental Health Worker

A Mental Health Worker supports individuals with mental health issues by building rapport, maintaining case notes, and developing treatment plans.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Psychotherapist

Psychotherapists assist clients in overcoming emotional and mental health issues by conducting assessments and developing tailored treatment plans.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Peer Support Worker

Peer Support Workers in mental health provide guidance and encouragement to individuals affected by mental health issues, utilising shared experiences to facilitate support.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Mental Health Nurse

A Mental Health Nurse provides care to patients with mental health issues, working in various settings and collaborating with healthcare providers to administer treatments.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Art Therapist

An Art Therapist uses creative arts to support clients' emotional well-being, developing treatment plans and collaborating with professionals.

Avg yearly income $99,840
Skill level Advanced

Music Therapist

A Music Therapist uses music to enhance well-being, develops therapy plans, conducts sessions, assesses progress, and collaborates with healthcare teams.

Avg yearly income $84,500
Skill level Advanced

Mental Health Support Worker

A Mental Health Support Worker aids individuals with mental health issues, offering daily support, care plans, and collaboration with healthcare teams.

Avg yearly income $73,840
Skill level Beginner

Intake Worker

An Intake Worker assesses clients at welfare services, conducting evaluations and coordinating care plans while communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Avg yearly income $89,960
Skill level Advanced

Psychological Researcher

A Psychological Researcher studies human behaviour, designs experiments, analyses data, and shares insights to advance psychological science and interventions.

Avg yearly income $99,424
Skill level Advanced

Child Psychologist

Child Psychologists provide therapy and counselling to children, teens, and families, addressing trauma, mental health, disabilities, and developmental issues.

Avg yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced

Behaviour Therapist

Behaviour Therapists help people make positive behaviour changes using various therapies, like CBT and hypnotherapy, to treat diverse issues.

Avg yearly income $79,976
Skill level Advanced

Mental Health Practitioner

Mental Health Practitioners assess, support, and manage individuals with mental health issues, including crisis intervention, counselling, and care planning.

Avg yearly income $76,596
Skill level Advanced

Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinicians develop care plans and support patients through assessments, therapy, and crisis intervention for mental health issues.

Avg yearly income $98,332
Skill level Advanced

Mental Health Social Worker

Mental Health Social Workers provide counselling and therapeutic support to clients, helping them recover from mental illness and trauma.

Avg yearly income $96,200
Skill level Advanced

Mental Health Counsellor

Mental Health Counsellors provide counselling and psychotherapy services to clients, either in-person or through telecounselling formats.

Avg yearly income $69,004
Skill level Advanced

Mental Health Case Manager

Mental Health Case Managers assist individuals with mental health conditions by creating care plans, coordinating services, and monitoring progress.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Advanced

Mental Health Specialist

A Mental Health Specialist provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health issues, developing personalised care plans and collaborating with others.

Avg yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

Wellbeing Coordinator

A Wellbeing Coordinator promotes health in organisations by developing wellness programs, organising activities, and fostering a supportive environment.

Avg yearly income $91,988
Skill level Advanced

Further reading

What can you do with a Diploma of Mental Health?

13th January 2021)

How to start a career in Mental Health

5th August 2021)

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Mental Health?

28th October 2019)

Courses by location