Mental Health Course - Upgrade Your Skills to Help People Dealing with Mental Health Issues
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Upgrade Your Skills to Help People Dealing with Mental Health Issues

Study the Certificate in Mental Health 100% online from the comfort of your own home.

Course Details

Qualification

Certificate in Mental Health

Duration

The Certificate in Mental Health online course typically requires 6 months of study, but you will have up to 12 months of access to complete it.

Delivery

100% online course

Start Date

Start Anytime

Payment Options

Upfront payment or a flexible payment plan starting from $25 per week.

Institute
What You’ll Get
  • The Certificate in Mental Health 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.


Modules

Core Units:

  1. Work With Diverse People
  2. Work Effectively in Trauma Informed Care
  3. Establish Self-Directed Recovery Relationships
  4. Provide Recovery-Oriented Mental Health Services
  5. Assess and Promote Social, Emotional and Physical Wellbeing
  6. Work Collaboratively With the Care Network and Other Services
  7. Develop and Maintain Networks and Collaborative Partnerships
  8. Work Legally and Ethically
  9. Promote and Facilitate Self-Advocacy
  10. Apply WHS Laws in the Workplace


Elective Units:

  1. Provide Services to People With Co-Existing Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Issues
  2. Work Effectively With Culturally Diverse Clients and Co-Workers
  3. Recognise and Respond to Crisis Situations
  4. Provide Brief Interventions
  5. Facilitate the Recovery Process With the Person, Family and Carers
Career Opportunities
  • Mental Health Support Worker
  • Counsellor
  • Crisis Intervention Specialist
Practical Assessment

As part of your assessment, you will serve as a trainee counsellor in a simulated workplace, completing supervised counselling sessions that mimic a variety of real-world scenarios. This practical experience will equip you with essential skills, allowing you to apply your learning and counselling theories in a supportive environment.

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.”

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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.”

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Marby L.

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

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Steve J.

Support. Advocate. Empower. Your Journey Begins with a Certificate in Mental Health

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, the Certificate in Mental Health is your next step.

This 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 online 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 the Certificate in Mental Health, 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!

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