Mental Health Social Worker (MHSW)
せいしんほけんふくしし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Mental Health Social Workers provide consultation, support, and coordination of welfare services to individuals with mental disabilities and their families, assisting in social reintegration and community living as specialized professionals.
Description
Mental Health Social Workers provide comprehensive support across all aspects of the lives of individuals with mental disabilities, collaborating with multiple professions in medical institutions, welfare facilities, and community comprehensive support centers to create and implement support plans. Through consultation assistance based on laws and systems, they promote social reintegration and independent living, and are also involved in supporting families and utilizing community resources. They must respond to the latest support techniques and institutional changes through continuous training and learning.
Future Outlook
Due to an aging population and growing interest in mental health, demand for Mental Health Social Workers in community-based integrated care is increasing. Adaptation to new support models, such as multi-professional collaboration and ICT-based remote support, is required.
Personality Traits
Has Empathy / Has Patience / Has Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Administration / Community Living Support / Consultation Support Agency / Hospital Employment / Visiting Support
Career Path
Mental Health Social Worker (Newcomer) → Chief Mental Health Social Worker → Chief Social Worker → Consultation Support Specialist → Supervisor/Manager
Required Skills
Casework / Creation and Implementation of Support Plans / Interviewing Skills / Knowledge of Related Laws and Regulations (Mental Health and Welfare Law)
Recommended Skills
Building Community Resource Networks / Crisis Intervention / Family Support Techniques / Multi-Professional Collaboration
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because smooth information sharing and dialogue with clients and multiple professions are essential. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because updating knowledge on laws, systems, support methods, etc., is necessary. |
| Planning & Organization | Because the ability to formulate and continuously manage support plans is required. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to identify appropriate support methods in complex cases. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because they must deal with mentally difficult cases for extended periods. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because multi-professional collaboration in medical care, welfare, administration, etc., is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with relatively low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Mental Health Social Worker
Aliases
- Mental Health Social Worker
Related Jobs
- Certified Social Worker
- Clinical Psychologist
- Consultation Support Specialist