Specialise in mental health with this advanced-level qualification. This course will give you the specialised skills and knowledge needed to work with people with complex needs in both community services and healthcare settings.
This course will equip you to work with a diverse range of clients, run early intervention and health promotion programs, and research and apply evidence to your practice. You will also develop the skills required to advocate on behalf of people with complex coexisting mental health, drug, and alcohol issues.
This qualification 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. These 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.
JOB PROSPECTS
Successful completion of this course may enable you to work in the following occupational titles:
- Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
- Welfare Support Worker
- Community Rehabilitation Worker
- Community Support Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
COURSE DURATION
18months – Students are expected to spend approximately 10 study hours per week.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Total number of units = 20 (15 core units + 5 elective units)
CORE UNITS (15 units)
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| CHCADV005 | Provide systems advocacy services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| 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 |
| CHCMHS009 | Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs |
| CHCMHS010 | Implement recovery-oriented approaches to complexity |
| CHCMHS011 | Assess and promote social, emotional and physical well being |
| CHCMHS012 | Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives |
| CHCMHS013 | Implement trauma informed care |
| CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
| CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
| HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety |
ELECTIVE UNTS (5 units)
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
| CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
| CHCMHS006 | Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers |
| CHCCSM004 | Coordinate complex case requirements |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage person stressors in the work environment |
160 Hours of work placement required
