Certificate in Mental Health

Upgrade Your Skills to Help People Dealing with Mental Health Issues

The Certificate in Mental Health equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to work with individuals experiencing mental health concerns, co-existing conditions, or crises in Australia. You will learn how to provide trauma-informed care, implement recovery-focused approaches, and promote social, emotional, and physical well-being.

Start Date
Start Anytime.
Duration
This course typically requires 6 months of study, but you will have up to 12months of access to complete it.
Delivery
100% Online.

Course Overview

Exclusive Bonus: Premium Job Recruitment Access To Help You Find Your Dream Job

When you enrol in this course you’ll also unlock an exclusive bonus—premium access to a specialised recruitment service designed to connect you with top job opportunities and help you get employed as soon as you complete your course. This unique offering is only available through this course provider, giving you an unmatched advantage in starting your dream career right after completing your studies.

Course Modules

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Career Outcomes

  • Mental Health Support Worker
  • Counsellor
  • Crisis Intervention Specialist

What You’ll Get

  • This course is collaboratively designed with top experts who understand the necessary training to get you into the job.
  • All the required study materials and course notes.
  • There are no exams, ever. Instead, assessments include open-book multiple-choice quizzes, portfolios, videos, and written assessments.
  • Dedicated tutor support to help you with your studies every step of the way.
  • A certificate of completion and statement of attainment upon completion of your course.
  • Online 24/7 access to your course through the learning portal, allowing you to study when it suits your schedule.

What You'll Learn

  • Understanding Mental Illness: Identifying common disorders like anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia.
  • Support and Advocacy: Assisting individuals in accessing mental health services and maintaining well-being.
  • Crisis Response: Managing situations involving self-harm, suicide risk, or acute distress.
  • Recovery-Oriented Practice: Encouraging independence and personal recovery journeys.
  • Communication and De-escalation: Handling sensitive conversations and conflict resolution.
  • Legal and Ethical Responsibilities: Understanding mental health laws, duty of care, and patient rights.

About The Course

Support, Advocate, Empower—Your Pathway in Mental Health Starts Here

Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health support?

Do you want to develop the skills to assist individuals facing mental health challenges and guide them toward recovery?

Are you currently working in community services and looking to enhance your ability to provide adequate mental health care?

If these questions resonate with you, this course is your next step.

The Certificate in Mental Health equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to work with individuals experiencing mental health concerns, co-existing conditions, or crises in Australia. You will learn how to provide trauma-informed care, implement recovery-focused approaches, and promote social, emotional, and physical well-being. This comprehensive course consists of 10 core units and five elective units, where you’ll cover:

Mental Health Support & Recovery: Develop a deep understanding of recovery-oriented mental health services, establish self-directed recovery relationships, and apply strategies to assess and promote overall well-being.

Crisis Management & Trauma-Informed Care: Enhance your ability to provide trauma-informed care, respond to crises, and offer timely interventions for those facing mental health challenges.

Advocacy & Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with care networks and build collaborative partnerships. Facilitate self-advocacy among clients and uphold legal and ethical standards to create supportive environments. Apply WHS laws in the workplace to ensure safety and long-term stability.

Elective Specialisations: Select electives that improve your capacity to assist people with co-existing mental health and substance abuse issues, work effectively with culturally diverse clients, and facilitate the recovery process with individuals, families, and carers for holistic care delivery.

Upon completing this course, you'll be equipped to contribute to the mental health and community services sector, providing compassionate support and working toward improving the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. Whether assisting with early intervention, crisis response, or long-term recovery plans, your role will help foster resilience and well-being within diverse communities.

Take the next step toward making a real impact on mental health. Enquire now and gain the skills to support, advocate, and empower those in need!

Testimonials

“Fantastic! Enrolling myself in a course and heading down the online path was daunting at first, especially juggling work and kids, but I was pleasantly surprised how user friendly the whole course has been. The course content is easy to follow and manage. You do need good time management and motivation to stay on track, however the student support has been fantastic.” - Alex.

“The course I enrolled in was very informative. They also followed up with their recruiter and now I’m being interviewed for a potential job.” - Marby L.

“Highly recommend, learning materials and student platform were great to use.” - Steve J.

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