Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. critically analyse the theoretical knowledge of mental health practice (including substance related and behavioural addictions) and apply evidence-based principles to meet the needs of mental health consumers, carers and families, and communities in a range of contexts;
2. critically apply advanced knowledge of evidence-based focused psychological strategies used for diverse client groups in a range of settings;
3. critically reflect on the application of mental health theory, team dynamics and effective communication in practice and the role of ongoing supervision and self-reflection for practice development;
4. critically apply advanced knowledge about how to conduct mental health assessment sessions in a competent, adaptable and professional manner in order to best meet the needs of the consumer;
5. demonstrate application of legal and ethical principles to practice in ways that demonstrate respect for the differing needs of people from diverse cultural backgrounds across the lifespan and communicate reasoning underpinning decision making:, and
6. demonstrate awareness of the need for person-centred, consumer-focused relationship building to evidence based mental health practice in a range of health and social care settings.