What is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker?
Accredited Mental Health Social Workers (AMHSWs) are recognised professionals and Medicare providers. They deliver clinical mental health social work services in different settings and use a various range of evidence-based practice.
AMHSWs engage with different types of people across the lifespan and from different background and culture. They work in a client centered manner and a holistic approach considering client’s biopsychosocial factors. That is, their biology, psychology, and social influences.
AMHSWs are expected to be highly skilled and to attend advanced mental health trainings and supervision regularly to prepare them to work with clients who have complex mental health presentation and different co-morbidities. AMHWS are assessed by AASW which is recognised by Federal Government as an assessing body of specialist mental health expertise. Therefore, they meet some of the highest standards of professional regulation in Australia.
Some of the evidence-based approach they use in their practice include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to maximise the outcome for client’s mental health recovery. AMHSWs are important members who contribute a vast positive impact to mental health system in Australia.
At DKM Psychology I work with a variety of clients who have experienced significant traumatic events, are dealing with compulsive behaviours, or navigating through various life stressors. I currently have capacity to accept new client referrals for 2023, with immediate availability. I accept GP, Workcover, TAC and Private referrals.
Written by Thanh Nguyen (AMHSW)
