CHC50308 - Diploma of Community Services (Mental Health)

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Subjects

Core

CHCAD504A Provide advocacy and representation services
CHCAOD510A Work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and/or other drug issues
CHCCOM403A Use targeted information skills to build relationships
CHCCS504A Provide services to clients with complex needs
CHCCW503A Work intensively with clients
CHCMH401A Work effectively in mental health settings
CHCMH402A Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes
CHCMH404A Conduct assessment and planning as part of the recovery process
CHCMH409A Facilitate consumer, family and carer participation in the recovery process
CHCMH501A Provide advanced supports to facilitate recovery
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPOL501A Access evidence and apply in practice
CHCPROM503A Provide community focused promotion and prevention strategies
HLTOHS400A Maintain OHS processes

Elective

CHCCSL501A Work within a structured counselling framework
CHCCM404A Undertake case management for clients with complex needs

Prerequisites

To gain entry into this qualification a candidate must:

  • Be recently appointed or currently working in a community support mental health work role and have a relevant recognised higher education or vocational education qualification at Certificate IV or above

OR

  • Be recognised as competent, through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following qualification (or equivalent):
    • Certificate IV in Mental Health

OR

  • Have sufficient work experience in the relevant sector to indicate likely success at this level of qualification in a job role involving:
    • The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills
    • A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required
    • The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance

Other information

This course has been developed specifically for mental health workers seeking to up grade their other qualifications in the mental health field. You’ll gain specialist knowledge, skills and competencies required to work in the mental health field, You’ll learn about health issues related to Mental Health issues, and gain an understanding of the laws affecting clients and the range of services available to them.

Some of the career options open to you upon completing this qualification are:

  • Rehabilitation and support worker
  • Mental health outreach worker
  • Community support worker
  • Mental health support worker
  • Mental health community worker
  • Mental health support worker
Apply for a referral
Applying for your course is easy. Click on the red “APPLY” button and it will take you through to the referral form. Fill in this form, upload your identification (Medicare card and drivers licence) and push the “SUBMIT” button. The form is sent through to a consultant who will review your referral. Once your referral has been actioned you will receive a confirmation email.