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Certificate IV in Mental Health

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Develop skills to work with clients experiencing a mental health illness This qualification focuses on the support and needs of people experiencing mental health issues. You'll learn about the value and principles of the mental health sector and how to apply them in a recovery oriented way.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
2 semesters full-time
Course Code
CHC43315
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Develop skills to work with clients experiencing a mental health illness

This qualification focuses on the support and needs of people experiencing mental health issues. You'll learn about the value and principles of the mental health sector and how to apply them in a recovery oriented way.

You will undertake a supervised or simulated work placement* where you will be able to apply the skills and knowledge you have learned.

You could find work in a variety of community contexts such as community based non-government organisations; outreach; centre-based programs; respite care; residential services; rehabilitation programs; clinical settings; or supporting people in employment.

This course will be delivered through a combination of online and on campus training.
The online delivery will be done via Collaborate sessions (on Blackboard), which are live classes facilitated by a lecturer. The majority of the training will be delivered via on campus sessions. Class attendance is required for successful completion of the course.


Study locations

Mount Lawley

Leederville

What you will learn

  • Empathy
  • Professional boundaries
  • Recognising and responding appropriately to people with mental health issues
  • Networking and collaboration with services
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Working as part of a team

Career pathways

  • To explore job profiles
  • Recovery partner
  • Mental Health Worker | Mental Health Support Worker
  • Mental Health Outreach Worker

Completing a qualification such as this one opens up a range of opportunities to work in Western Australia's mental health system, view potential careers on the WA Government's Mental Health Commission website.

Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.