Duration
1 year (52 weeks)
Course Description
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.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Career Outcomes
Community Rehabilitation Worker
Community Rehabilitation Workers provide services to clients in relation to mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues. This may include counselling, referral, advocacy and education or health promotion services. It requires high level specialist knowledge, skills and competencies especially in regard to laws affecting clients, the range of services available to them and health issues related to mental health issues and alcohol and drug use and misuse.
Community Rehabilitation and Support Worker
Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers provide rehabilitation programs and assistance to clients with mental and emotional problems, which are tailored to meet their individual needs.
Outreach Officer
Outreach Officers are skilled in community development and health promotion. They provide services and interventions based on the needs of their clients.
Mental Health Outreach Worker
Mental Health Outreach Workers identify, access and proactively engage with people who have a mental health issue. They help them adapt to ordinary life within the community by developing coping skills rather than being institutionalised in a hospital or hostel.
Assistant Community Services Worker
Assistant Community Services Workers provide support in any one of several Community Services sectors, working under supervision. Their work areas may include aged care, social housing, youth or mental health work.
CRICOS Details
Certificate IV in Mental Health is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by AUSTRALIAN HEALTH AND MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE PTY LTD in 090500 - Human Welfare Studies and Services, n.f.d..
- CRICOS course code: 108848K
- Provider: AUSTRALIAN HEALTH AND MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE PTY LTD
- Course level: Certificate IV
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 090500 - Human Welfare Studies and Services, n.f.d.
- National qualification code: CHC43315
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: No
- Course language: English
- Duration: 1 year (52 weeks)
- Locations: CLYDE, NORTH PARRAMATTA, NSW
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.