Certificate IV in Mental Health

Overview

The CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health 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.

What will you learn?

In Celtic Training’s CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health program, you’ll learn how to provide support and implement recovery strategies to people experiencing mental health issues.

Delivered online, you’ll be taught skills such as planning and monitoring mental health programs, working in trauma care and providing assistance to patients dealing with alcohol and drug issues. You also have the option to pick from four electives, which can have you specialising in suicide prevention, domestic violence or grief and loss support.

What jobs can you get with a Certificate IV Mental Health?

As our Certificate IV Mental Health online program involves 80 hours of work placement, students are work-ready the moment they graduate. Celtic students have found employment as rehabilitation workers, community support workers, outreach workers and more.

The Certificate IV Mental Health program can also be used as a gateway to study a Diploma of Counselling if a student wishes to study further, with some units qualifying for recognised prior learning (RPL).