Diploma of Mental Health

Diploma

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

52 weeks full-time, 104 weeks part-time

Course Code

CHC53315

Intake Months

Oct

Domestic Fees

$4,450 total

International Fees

$12,950 total

About this course

Our CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health course will equip you with the high-level skills that are required to support those experiencing issues relating to mental health and general wellbeing.

CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health course will enable you to provide services to people with coexisting mental health dependencies and work with clients in the specialised area of domestic and family violence. Throughout your studies you will learn the importance on providing community focused mental health programs and prevention strategies while working within the frameworks of trauma-informed care.

Entry requirements

Prospective students are able to enrol into the CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health course if they are 18 years or over and meet one of the following entry requirements:

Completed Year 12 or Equivalent or a Certificate IV or higher

sufficient life experience (work or study) can be considered

YOUR LANGUAGE LITERACY AND NUMERACY (LLN) SKILLS MUST MEET THE REQUIRED STANDARDS FOR ACSF LEVEL 3 OR HIGHER.

Study locations

Online

Career pathways

Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker

The Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker plays an integral role in the delivery of services mental health services across the local community. This role is responsible for mental health intakes, assessment and triage of the required services for individuals who are experiencing mental health issues and who are seeking support.

Case Manager

Case Managers are responsible for assisting clients to solve complex issues with the aim of enhancing their clients' quality of life. This role requires the overseeing and coordinating of the long term treatment needs that addresses the specific and personalised needs of a client.

Mental Health Support Worker

Mental Health Support Workers work with people who are living with mental illness, their families, carers and friends. This involves day-to-day support to help clients meet their individual goals, assisting them to navigate other health services and monitoring their progress. Mental Health Support Workers may work with groups and conduct outreach assistance that enables management of daily activities and connection with the local community. You will provide
consistent and motivational support enabling
positive and forward looking outcomes for your clients.

Course structure

Module 1 Person-Centred Mental Health and Recovery Approaches
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues (Elective)
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (Core)
CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships (Core)
*includes a mandatory work placement component
CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services (Core)
*includes a mandatory work placement component
CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services (Core)
*includes a mandatory work placement component
CHCMHS010 - Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity (Core)
*includes an integrated work-based assessment component.

The unit CHCMHS010 requires a total of 160 hours of integrated work-based assessment. This practical assessment component is integrated into the units, CHCMHS002, CHCMHS003, and CHCMHS004, collectively requiring a total of 240 hours.

Module 2 Complex Needs and Recovery-Oriented Practices
CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues (Core)
CHCMHS009 Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs (Core)
CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing (Core)
CHCMHS012 Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives (Core)

Module 3 Therapeutic Approaches to Domestic Violence and Trauma
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence (Elective)
CHCDFV006 Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence (Elective)
CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support (Elective)
CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide (Elective)
CHCMHS013 Implement trauma informed care (Core)

Module 4 Cultural Advocacy, Safety and Risk Management
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety (Core)
CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy services (Core)
HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety (Core)

Module 5 Reflective Practice and Evidence Based Application
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice (Core)
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice (Core)
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues (Elective)

Australasian College of Care Leadership & Management (ACCLM)