Certificate IV in Mental Health (Traineeship)

The traineeship in Certificate IV in Mental Health aims to give you the skills and knowledge required to work as a professional in community mental health.

It's suitable for students wishing to gain entry-level positions or those looking to supplement their existing qualifications and build the skills and knowledge to support their existing roles. It is ideal for workers who provide self-directed recovery-oriented support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability. This course can also lead to peer support roles where you would need to have a lived experience of mental issues either personally or through a family member. Successful completion of this course can lead you into a variety of community service roles or higher mental health qualifications.

During this course, you will gain skills and knowledge in working in mental health including:

• using communication to build relationships
• promoting and facilitating self-advocacy
• working effectively in trauma-informed care
• recognising and responding to crisis situations
• establishing self-directed recovery relationships
• providing recovery-oriented mental health services
• working collaboratively with the care network and other services