COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Certificate IV in Mental Health CHC43315 requires the completion of 15 units comprising of 11 core units and 4 electives.
CORE UNITS
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
CHCADV001 |
Facilitate the interests and rights of clients |
CHCCCS003 |
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
CHCDIS007 |
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
CHCCCS019 |
Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Must be 18 years or older
Will be required to demonstrate the required level or languages, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills
No formal pre-requisite required, but is beneficial for the student to have relevant industry experience
OVERVIEW
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide self-directed recovery-oriented support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability. Work involves implementing community-based programs and activities focusing on mental health, mental illness, and psychiatric disability. Work is undertaken in a range of community contexts such as community based non-government organisations; home based outreach; centre-based programs; respite care; residential services, rehabilitation programs; clinical settings; or supporting people in employment. Work is carried out autonomously under the broad guidance of other practitioners and professionals.
Delivery Mode: Blended
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Mental Health Outreach Worker
Recovery Partner
Mental Health Worker
Youth Mental Health Worker
Outreach Program Workers
