This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide self-directed recovery-oriented support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability. Work 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.
Our courses are delivered by experienced Mental Health workers. Through a blend of theory, practical coursework, and discussions with other support workers you will learn about:
- Working with people with mental health and alcohol & other drug issues
- Working with Aboriginal people
- Recovery approaches and working with care network and other services
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Understanding & responding to suicide
- Understand the interrelationship between medical, social, and psychological health
- Working legally and ethically
- Develop your critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
This qualification may provide an appropriate pathway into higher level qualifications, such as those in aged care, mental health, disability and home and community care.
JOB PROSPECTS
Successful completion of this course may enable you to work in the following occupational titles:
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Mental Health Officer
- Community Rehabilitation Worker
- Community Support Worker
- Outreach Officer
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
- Assistant Community Services Worker
COURSE DURATION
18months – Students are expected to spend approximately 10 study hours per week.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Total number of units = 15 (11 core units + 4 elective units)
CORE UNITS (11 units)
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| CHCLEG001 | Work legally and ethically |
| CHCMHS002 | Establish self-directed recovery relationships |
| CHCMHS003 | Provide recovery oriented mental health services |
| CHCMHS004 | Work collaboratively with the care network and other services |
| CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
| CHCMHS007 | Work effectively in trauma informed care |
| CHCMHS008 | Promote and facilitate self-advocacy |
| CHCMHS011 | Assess and promote social, emotional and physical well being |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in work place health and safety |
ELECTIVE UNTS (4 units)
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| CHCAOD001 | Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
| CHCMHS006 | Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family carers |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
80 Hours of work placement required
