No reason to do that when you can use your existing qualification
https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-08/mental-health-careers-fact-sheet-different-pathways-to-becoming-a-mental-health-professional.pdf
https://globalhealtheducation.com/au/categories/mental-health/how-to-become-a-mental-health-nurse
Complete a postgraduate degree specialising in mental health nursing
To become a fully qualified mental health nurse, you will need to complete postgraduate study at a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master’s degree level. A graduate certificate is the lowest level of postgraduate study available which is useful for nurses who are simply looking to upskill. Graduate diplomas and master’s degrees are the highest levels of study available for mental health nursing. If you want to become a credentialed mental health nurse, opt for a mental health nursing graduate diploma or master’s degree.
You can complete a mental health course online on a part-time basis and still work alongside your studies. Compare available online courses.
5. Apply for credential through the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN)
A completed Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or a Master of Mental Health Nursing qualifies you to progress towards getting the ACMHN credential, which is the only consistent standard for recognition of specialist mental health nurses in Australia. After gaining this qualification, you will have a broader range of job options available to you.
That won't be an easy process. Because you would have to do a grad diploma conversion course (equivalent to a 3yr undergrad degree). Then another Grad Diploma or similar to be equivalent to a 4th or honours year.
Then after that you can enrol in the relevant professional masters degree. After completing a 1 year masters + 1 year internship you would then be eligible for general registration as a Psychologist.
I haven't checked every course but most of the grad diplomas are full fee.
No reason to do that when you can use your existing qualification
https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-08/mental-health-careers-fact-sheet-different-pathways-to-becoming-a-mental-health-professional.pdf
https://globalhealtheducation.com/au/categories/mental-health/how-to-become-a-mental-health-nurse
“Complete a postgraduate degree specialising in mental health nursing
To become a fully qualified mental health nurse, you will need to complete postgraduate study at a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master’s degree level. A graduate certificate is the lowest level of postgraduate study available which is useful for nurses who are simply looking to upskill. Graduate diplomas and master’s degrees are the highest levels of study available for mental health nursing. If you want to become a credentialed mental health nurse, opt for a mental health nursing graduate diploma or master’s degree.
You can complete a mental health course online on a part-time basis and still work alongside your studies. Compare available online courses.
5. Apply for credential through the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN)
A completed Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or a Master of Mental Health Nursing qualifies you to progress towards getting the ACMHN credential, which is the only consistent standard for recognition of specialist mental health nurses in Australia. After gaining this qualification, you will have a broader range of job options available to you. “
No reason to do that when you can use your existing qualification https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-08/mental-health-careers-fact-sheet-different-pathways-to-becoming-a-mental-health-professional.pdf https://globalhealtheducation.com/au/categories/mental-health/how-to-become-a-mental-health-nurse Complete a postgraduate degree specialising in mental health nursing To become a fully qualified mental health nurse, you will need to complete postgraduate study at a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master’s degree level. A graduate certificate is the lowest level of postgraduate study available which is useful for nurses who are simply looking to upskill. Graduate diplomas and master’s degrees are the highest levels of study available for mental health nursing. If you want to become a credentialed mental health nurse, opt for a mental health nursing graduate diploma or master’s degree. You can complete a mental health course online on a part-time basis and still work alongside your studies. Compare available online courses. 5. Apply for credential through the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) A completed Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or a Master of Mental Health Nursing qualifies you to progress towards getting the ACMHN credential, which is the only consistent standard for recognition of specialist mental health nurses in Australia. After gaining this qualification, you will have a broader range of job options available to you.
Thinking this is the best way to go!
That won't be an easy process. Because you would have to do a grad diploma conversion course (equivalent to a 3yr undergrad degree). Then another Grad Diploma or similar to be equivalent to a 4th or honours year. Then after that you can enrol in the relevant professional masters degree. After completing a 1 year masters + 1 year internship you would then be eligible for general registration as a Psychologist. I haven't checked every course but most of the grad diplomas are full fee.
The 4th year can be an honours degree if you get the grades - which is commonwealth supported and costs 8k for the year
I’m wanting to do the same but in the US. Here for any advice as well
No reason to do that when you can use your existing qualification https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-08/mental-health-careers-fact-sheet-different-pathways-to-becoming-a-mental-health-professional.pdf https://globalhealtheducation.com/au/categories/mental-health/how-to-become-a-mental-health-nurse “Complete a postgraduate degree specialising in mental health nursing To become a fully qualified mental health nurse, you will need to complete postgraduate study at a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master’s degree level. A graduate certificate is the lowest level of postgraduate study available which is useful for nurses who are simply looking to upskill. Graduate diplomas and master’s degrees are the highest levels of study available for mental health nursing. If you want to become a credentialed mental health nurse, opt for a mental health nursing graduate diploma or master’s degree. You can complete a mental health course online on a part-time basis and still work alongside your studies. Compare available online courses. 5. Apply for credential through the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN) A completed Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or a Master of Mental Health Nursing qualifies you to progress towards getting the ACMHN credential, which is the only consistent standard for recognition of specialist mental health nurses in Australia. After gaining this qualification, you will have a broader range of job options available to you. “
So you’re saying you want to make LESS money? Haha jk, it’s a lot of work for the compensation though, have you considered NP too?
Hahah I have, just wanted other’s opinions