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Mental Health Support Workers: An Evolving Workforce
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Author(s): Julia L. Hennessy (Wellington Institute of Technology, New Zealand), Liz Smythe (Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand), Max Abbott (Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand)and Frances A. Hughes (International Council of Nurses, Switzerland)
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 22
Source title:
Workforce Development Theory and Practice in the Mental Health Sector
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Mark Smith (Te Pou o te Whakaaro Nui: National Workforce Center for Adult Mental Health, Addiction and Disability, New Zealand)and Angela F. Jury (Te Pou o te Whakaaro Nui: National Workforce Center for Adult Mental Health, Addiction and Disability, New Zealand)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-1874-7.ch010
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Abstract
This chapter provides the background for policy setting, educational preparation, and emergence of mental health support workers (MHSWs) in New Zealand and examines the work they do in mental health services. New Zealand formally introduced the MHSW role in the early 1990's to provide non-clinical services for mental health consumers or clients through either hospital or community-based services. The work MHSWs undertake and their relationship with other health professionals is discussed. Also discussed, is the relationship that MHSWs have with mental health consumers/clients and the attributes that the MHSW brings to the relationship. Consideration is given to the debate as to whether the role of the MHSW should be regulated, what it means to be considered a health professional, and the possibilities of expanding the scope of practice for MHSWs.
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