201Mental health officers

201 Mental health officers (1) The chief psychiatrist may appoint a person as a mental health officer. Note For laws about appointments, see the Legislation Act, pt 19.3. (2) A person is not eligible for appointment as a mental health officer unless the person is a nurse, nurse practitioner, psychologist, occupational therapist or social worker. occupational therapist means a person registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (ACT) to practise in the occupational therapy profession (other than as a student). psychologist means a person registered under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (ACT) to practise in the psychology profession (other than as a student). social worker means a person with a social work qualification that provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.