CHC43315

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Learning Mode

Online/Virtual/FacetoFace

Location

SA

Duration

12 Months

Study Load

Part-time/Full-time

Course Overview

This nationally recognised Certificate IV qualification, which includes a workplace placement, equips graduates with specialist skills to support clients facing mental health challenges. The qualification reflects the role of workers who provide self-directed, recovery-oriented support for individuals affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability. Graduates will develop practical skills through a structured workplace learning component, examining the link between mental health and other personal and community issues, as well as exploring mental health support within community and workplace settings. There is also a focus on working with families dealing with mental health concerns. Graduates can pursue roles such as Community Rehabilitation Worker, Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker, Outreach Officer, Mental Health Outreach Worker, or Assistant Community Services Worker, with responsibilities including intake, support, case work, crisis intervention, and advocacy.

Prerequisites

No prerequisties required

Units of Competency

1 Foundations of Mental Health Practice

  • CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
  • HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
  • CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
  • CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically

2 Client-centred Care and Diversity

  • CHCCCS020 Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
  • CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
  • CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
  • CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

3 Mental Health Assessment and Interventions

  • CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships
  • CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services
  • CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services

4 Advanced Mental Health Support and Advocacy

  • CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
  • CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
  • CHCMHS008 Promote and facilitate self-advocacy
  • CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) credit may be granted for relevant prior study or experience. For more details on the RPL process, visit: RPL page

Fee

Full Fee: between $680 – $6000 Subsidies by the Australian and South Australian Government are available for eligible candidates.
For more information visit https://socialrelations.edu.au//fees-and-payment/

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the cultural, spiritual and economic sovereignty of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We understand that the ongoing violation of this sovereignty continues to harm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s relationships, health, wellbeing and aspirations.

We are committed to strengthening the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.

We recognise that respecting and nurturing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is a benefit for all Australians.

We especially honour the Kaurna Elders of the Adelaide Plains and the Elders of the River Murray and Mallee Region, which includes: Ngaiawang, Ngawait, Nganguruku, Erawirung, Ngintait, Ngaraite, Ngarkat and small parts of Maraura and Daanggali, and Elders of Barngarla Country in the Far North and Boandik Land in Mount Gambier, upon whose country Relationships Australia South Australia offices are located.

As educators we recognise the Ancient Universities and ways of knowing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have existed for millennia, and we respect and honour First Nations expertise.