Mental Health
Courses

CERT. IV OF MENTAL HEALTH

The Certificate IV of Mental Health reflects the role of workers who provide self-directed recovery oriented support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability.

On successful completion of the Cert. IV of Mental Health students will have the knowledge and skills required for further training in the Diploma of Mental Health.

Core Units

Work with diverse people
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Work legally and ethically
Participate in workplace health and safety
Promote and facilitate self-advocacy
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
Establish self-directed recovery relationships
Provide recovery oriented mental health services
Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
Work effectively in trauma informed care
Work placement

Elective Units

Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
Recognise and respond to crisis situations
Provide brief interventions
Assess co-existing needs (Trauma & Services)

Course Duration: 1 year (incl. 12-13 weeks holidays)
The Australian student visa allows you to work 40 hours per fortnight during academic weeks and full-time during school holidays.

Cert. IV of Mental Health Career - Tasks & Responsibilities

Work of a Mental Health professional involves implementing community based programs and activities focusing on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability. Work is undertaken in a range of community contexts such as community based non-government organisations; home based outreach; centre-based programs; respite care; residential services, rehabilitation programs; clinical settings; or supporting people in employment. Work is carried out autonomously under the broad guidance of other practitioners and professionals.

Occupations

Community Rehabilitation Worker
Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
Outreach Officer
Mental Health Outreach Worker
Assistant Community Services Worker

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DIPLOMA OF MENTAL HEALTH

The Diploma of Mental Health reflects the role of workers who provide services to clients in relation to mental health issues. They can provide counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services.

Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Mental Health, students will have gained the knowledge and skills required to apply for further studies in either Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management, or pathway to second year entry into Charles Sturt University’s undergraduate degree, Bachelor of Social Work. Please contact us to find out more about eligibility requirements.

*This course includes a work placement.*

Core Units

Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Work with diverse people
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
Manage work health and safety
Establish self-directed recovery relationships (practical placement required)
Provide recovery oriented mental health services (practical placement required)
Work collaboratively with the care network and other services (practical placement required)
Implement trauma informed care
Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs
Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives
Provide systems advocacy services
Research and apply evidence to practice

Elective Units

Assess needs of client with alcohol and other drug issues
Support counselling clients in decision making process
Facilitate the counselling relationship & process
Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers
Coordinate complex case requirements

Course Duration: 1.5 - 2 years (incl. 12 weeks holidays per year)
The Australian student visa allows you to work 40 hours per fortnight during academic weeks and full-time during school holidays.

Mental Health Worker (Diploma qualified) - Tasks & Responsibilities

Mental Health workers are required to have high level specialist knowledge, skills and competencies especially in regard to laws affecting people with mental health issues, the range of services available to them and health issues related to mental health.

Occupations