Diploma of Mental Health
Quick Facts
Study method
Location
This qualification is available in the following locations (subject to change pending availability) South Melbourne
Dandenong
St Albans
Shepparton
Fawkner
Duration
Recognition/Accreditation
Course provider
Entry requirements
- be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or NZ citizen
- You will need to be at least 18 years old.
- Pre-training review to ensure student has the appropriate level of Language, Literacy and Numeracy to achieve the competencies. Where a test result is supplied, it must be within the last 12 months.
- A working with Children Check and in some workplaces, a Police Check, to be accepted into work placement for this qualification
This course is eligible for government funding which covers the full tuition fee. 
To check your eligibility go to the Funding Checklist.
Outline
The nationally accredited Diploma of Mental Health will equip you to become a leader in the industry.
You will help people with mental health issues find solutions, and implement your skills in a real world environment. Be in-demand and make a profound difference to those experiencing mental illness.
Content
Core units
- HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety (Core)
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (Core)
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety (Core)
- CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice (Core)
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice (Core)
- CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services (Core)
- CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues (Core)
- CHCMHS009 Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs (Core)
- CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy services (Core)
- CHCMHS013 Implement trauma informed care (Core)
- CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services (Core)
- CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing (Core)
- CHCMHS012 Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives (Core)
- CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships (Core)
- CHCMHS010 Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity (Core)
Elective units
- CHCMGT001 Develop, implement and review quality framework (Elective)
- CHCMGT002 Manage partnership agreements with services providers (Elective)
- CHCCSM004 Coordinate complex case requirements (Elective)
- CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues (Elective)
- CHCDFV006 Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence (elective)
- VU22733 Identify and provide initial response to family violence risk
Careers
- Community Support Worker
- Welfare Worker
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
- Mental Health Worker
- Welfare Coordinator
Salary Expectations
Fees
Full course tuition
Fully funded
Government funded tuition
Enrolment/Materials fee
Funding
Who qualifies for funding?
We provide free government funding eligibility checks for our students, supporting them to access the education they deserve.
You are an Australia citizen, Australian permanent reisdent, or a New Zealand citizen
*If you are under 20 years of age as of 1 January this year, this rule does not apply.
Related courses
The course is ideal for individuals who want to work in the community services industry, delivering support and care for individuals who live with disability.
This qualification reflects the role of workers in a range of community settings and client homes, who provide training and support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self reliance, community participation and well being.
An Allied Health Assistant has a hands-on role, assisting Allied Health professionals (Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapist) with the health care plans of their clients.
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