Why study this course?
This qualification is designed for people with relevant experience in the Community Services or Mental Health sectors who provide support to clients affected by mental health. You can consider this course as a pathway to positions with greater responsibility and opportunities to advance your career within the mental health sector.
It is for those who have a high level understanding of the industry especially the laws affecting people with mental health issues. You will also need to have practical skills and high level competencies in provision of support to people with a range of mental health issues in various contexts.
Once you graduate, you will be able to provide a range of support such as counselling, referral, advocacy and education or health promotion services to clients.
The Diploma of Mental Health prepares you for employment in the mental health industry as a:
- Community Rehabilitation Support Worker
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
- Welfare Support Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker
Newcomers to the sector should consider the CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health.
Who is this course for?
This course is for:
- those who hold a Certificate IV level qualification in mental health or any other relevant qualifications and aim to advance their career in the sector
- people who are currently working within the mental health sector providing support to people with mental health or disability but do not hold a qualification in mental health.
Other qualifications
After achieving this qualification, you might be interested in the following courses:
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
- CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships
- CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy services
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCMHS003 Provide recovery-oriented mental health services
- CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
- CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
- CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drug issues
- CHCMHS009 Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs
- CHCMHS012 Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives
- CHCMHS010 Implement recovery-oriented approaches to complexity
- CHCMHS013 Implement trauma-informed care
- HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
- CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self-advocacy
- CHCMHS006 Facilitate the recovery process with the person and family carers
- CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
- CHCCSL007 Support counselling clients in decision-making processes
Job Roles
- Community Rehabilitation Support Worker
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
- Welfare Support Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker
What is Work Placement?
Work Placement is a structured workplace learning program that enables you to complete your practical tasks and prepares you for the workforce.
Anyone who isn't already working in a job role related to the qualification within the industry will need to do work placement.
Minimum required hours
This course includes a minimum of 80 hours in a suitable workplace to complete practical tasks.
Course Fee Discounts*
If you pay your course fee in full, upfront, you are entitled to a 20% Discount.
Loyalty Discount*
You'll receive a 5% discount off the full course fee if you enrol in another full qualification with us.
Fee Payment Plans*
We offer flexible weekly or fortnightly payment plans, interest free direct debits.
Course Summary
- Study Mode Online + Work Placement
- Prerequisite No formal requirement
- Duration Maximum of 18 months
- Work Placement Minimum of 160 hours
- Course Fee $8100*
Special Approach To Every Client
Personal & Professional Skill develop
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