NATIONAL CODE: CHC43315
CERTIFICATE IV in MENTAL HEALTH
COURSE OVERVIEW
Duration: 12-18 months
Delivery Mode: Online/Blended/Traineeships
Next Intake: Monthly intakes available
KEY INFORMATION
DURATION
12-18 Month options available
LOCATION
Online, Blended options available
FEES
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NATIONAL CODE: CHC43315
CERTIFICATE IV in MENTAL HEALTH
In one exciting and engaging course, you will gain the skills you need to have a strong and meaningful impact on the lives of those in the mental health sector. Available online, this course will equip you with the core skills you need to find a meaningful career in social work, focusing on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability.
Your career may include working within community based non-government organisations; home based outreach; centre-based programs; respite care; residential services, rehabilitation programs; clinical settings; or supporting people in employment. The possibilities once you complete this qualification are endless. This course is designed to support your learning needs and to develop your study skills. Unique to our program, we will help you to develop job ready awareness, mentorship and work placement opportunities by the time you graduate.
THE SUBJECTS
15 units (11 Core + 4 Electives)
Core (11)
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 wellbeing
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
Elective units (4) options available
CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
CHCCCS019 Recognise and respond to crisis situations
CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
WHAT IS THIS COURSE ABOUT?
In one exciting and engaging course, you will gain the skills you need to have a strong and meaningful impact on the lives of those in the mental health sector. This course will equip you with the core skills you need to find a meaningful career in social work, focusing on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability. Your career may include working within community based non-government organisations; home based outreach; centre-based programs; respite care; residential services, rehabilitation programs; clinical settings; or supporting people in employment. The possibilities once you complete this qualification are endless.
This course is designed to support your learning needs and to develop your study skills. Unique to our program, we will help you to develop job ready awareness, mentorship and work placement opportunities by the time you graduate.
WHAT JOBS CAN I APPLY FOR?
Mental Health worker
Community Rehabilitation and Support Officer
Mental Health Intake Officer
Mental Health Outreach Worker
Community Services Officer
WHY SHOULD I STUDY THIS COURSE?
The Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315) is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package You should study this course in order to be equipped with the job ready skills you need to find employment in the mental health industry. We will assist you in finding work placement with an organisation where you can consolidate your knowledge with practical work experience and be graduate ready.
This course is for students wanting to work or volunteer providing support to people affected by mental illness or have a psychiatric disability. You will complete 15 subjects which focus on interpersonal skills such as building relationships, working collaboratively, and working with diverse cultural groups. Additionally, you will graduate with practical skills and knowledge in trauma informed care, drug and alcohol issues affecting mental health and staying safe at work. To graduate and receive the qualification, each student must complete at least 80 hours of relevant work. By studying this course, you are fast-tracking your career within the community sector.
Mark Richards - Head Trainer and Assessor at Academy of Media
Mark is a proud Wiradjuri man and a qualified Trainer and Assessor with significant expertise in planning and delivering training programs. Marks areas of expertise include:
• Mental Health Recovery Practice
• Domestic/Family Violence
• AOD Harm Minimization
• Suicide Awareness/Prevention
• Holistic Health
Mark has had the privilege of delivering training and education programs in over 150 locations across the country, covering all states and territories upskilling over 2500 frontline service workers.
Mark has a working background in community services and mental health, where he spent much of his time planning and delivering group and solo training/support sessions.
Mark uses his finely honed communication and interpersonal skills to work with a broad range of stakeholders and achieve shared outcomes.
Mark is extremely passionate about upskilling and reskilling like-minded individuals here at The Academy of Media through his experience and expertise while learning from the people he engages with.
Penni Dickson - Mental Health Program Manager at Academy of Media
Penni is a Counsellor & Coach with more than 20 years experience in the mental health industry. Penni has worked in government, not-for-profit sectors and private practice delivering training and mental health services to professionals, community members and consumers. Her areas of interest are child & family therapy, health counselling & coaching.
Penni has a passion for research and is working toward decreasing preventable death associated with mental illness and self-managed chronic diseases.
Penni has a Master of Counselling & Psychotherapy and trained for her post-graduate coaching qualifications at Robbins-Madanes Training under her teachers Tony Robbins and Chloe Madanes.
Penni is also a Licensed Mental Health First Aid Trainer, with Mental Health First Aid Australia.
Modalities
Narrative Therapy
Creative Arts
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Person-Centred Therapy
Human Needs Psychology
Areas of Practice
Individual, couples, and children/family therapy
Neurodiversity (adult and youth/child)
Trauma
Grief & loss
Depression
Anxiety
Individual and couples coaching
Health coaching - chronic diseases
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Learn how to:
Respond to crisis situations
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
Support people experiencing mental illness and psychiatric disability
Implement community-based programs and activities
Undertake home based outreach, respite care, residential services, rehabilitation programs, clinical settings
Establish self-directed recovery relationships
HOW DOES STUDYING ONLINE WORK?
We’ve made studying online really simple. Once enrolled, you will receive your very own log in details which will give you unlimited access to our Online Learning System. Here you will find all of your scripts, learning materials and short assignments.
HOW DO I ENROL?
Your will first need to apply here. One of our friendly Student Success Coaches will be in contact with you to ensure you have all the information you need.
WHEN DOES IT RUN?
Monthly intakes available, contact students@academyofmedia.edu.au for more information.
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