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Step Into a Career in Mental Health Support

The CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health builds advanced skills for leadership-focused roles in one of Australia's fastest-growing sectors.

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CHC53315National Code
17 MonthsCourse Duration
BlendedDelivery
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What You Get

Everything That Comes With This Course

Supportive Check-ins

Hader Institute regularly checks in with phone calls to see how students are progressing and to offer any additional support they might need.

Online Classes with Dedicated Lecturers

Rich, detailed education delivered through online classes with approachable, enthusiastic lecturers who answer questions without judgment.

Blended Online Delivery

The CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health is delivered as a blended online program through planned modules that build capability and guide the learning pathway.

Industry-Aligned Skills

Develops advanced, industry-aligned skills that prepare graduates for leadership-focused roles in a sector experiencing rapid growth and strong long-term demand.

Nationally recognised CHC53315 Diploma qualification
Regular lecturer check-ins and dedicated student support
Where This Can Take You

The Roles This Qualification Opens

Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. Entry requirements vary by employer, and no specific job outcome is guaranteed.

Community Care WorkerMental Health WorkerMental Health ServicesRehabilitation CounsellorCommunity Rehabilitation and Support WorkerCommunity Support WorkerMental Health Intake OfficerMental Health Outreach WorkerMental Health Rehabilitation Support Worker

No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.

What You'll Learn

The 16 Units Behind The Qualification

Every unit is nationally recognised and sits on your transcript individually, which matters for credit and recognition later.

16Total Units
15Core Units
1Electives

Core Units

CHCADV005Provide systems advocacy services
CHCDIV001Work with Diverse People
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety
CHCMHS002Establish self-directed recovery relationships
CHCMHS003Provide recovery-oriented mental health services
CHCMHS004Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
CHCMHS005Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCMHS009Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs

 

CHCMHS010Implement recovery-oriented approaches to complexity
CHCMHS011Assess and Promote Social, Emotional and Physical Wellbeing
CHCMHS012Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives
CHCMHS013Implement trauma-informed care
CHCPOL003Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCPRP003Reflect on and Improve Own Professional Practice
HLTWHS004Manage work health and safety

Elective Units

CHCAOD004Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
After This Course

Where It Leads Next

Certificate IV in Community Services (CHC42021)

Continue studying CHC42021 Certificate IV in Community Services Offered through Hader Institute.

Diploma of Community Services (CHC52025)

Continue studying CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services Offered through Hader Institute.

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Questions People Ask First

What are the entry requirements for this course?

Entry requirements for the Diploma of Mental Health can vary depending on your background and experience. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm the current requirements before you apply.

How much does the Diploma of Mental Health cost?

A weekly payment plan may be available to help manage the cost of study. Submit a Get Course enquiry to get current pricing details and confirm what payment options apply to you.

How long does the course take to complete?

The program runs over 17 months. It is delivered as a blended online course through structured modules that build on each other progressively.

How is the course delivered?

Hader Institute delivers the course in a blended online format. Students attend online classes led by dedicated lecturers, and the program follows planned modules rather than fully self-paced study. Regular phone check-ins provide additional support throughout.

Is there a work placement component?

Yes. The CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health includes 160 hours of supervised work placement, arranged through Hader's SkilTrak partner in a real community or mental health setting. Placement is part of your study and gives you hands-on experience, it is not a guarantee of employment. A Working with Children Check and police check may be required beforehand. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm how placement is organised.

What career roles can this qualification prepare me for?

Graduates of this course are prepared for roles such as Mental Health Worker, Community Support Worker, Mental Health Outreach Worker, Rehabilitation Counsellor, and Mental Health Intake Officer, among others. These roles exist across community services, rehabilitation, and mental health support sectors.

About This Course

What This Course Is Really About

This nationally recognised Diploma of Mental Health (CHC53315) is delivered by Hader Institute as a blended online program. Structured modules build capability progressively over 17 months, guiding students through the knowledge and skills needed for complex mental health support work.

Students develop advanced, industry-aligned skills across mental health practice, community support, and rehabilitation. The program suits people looking to move into leadership-focused roles, or those already working in community services who want to formalise and deepen their expertise.

Online classes are led by dedicated lecturers who make themselves available for questions throughout the course. Regular check-in calls provide additional support as students work through the program at each stage.

The College Behind It

Delivered By A Registered Training Organisation

HI
Hader Institute of Education
RTO 45162
In-house career services: job search, resume and interview preparation
Skiltrak, the college's own recruitment service
Learner support including encouragement and assistance to help students complete their courses
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