Mental Health Courses

If you are a great communicator looking to start a career that is based on positively impacting people’s lives, or are currently in a position that involves counselling and are looking to further your career, then this CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling qualification from The Institute of Applied Psychology (IAP) could be exactly what you’re looking for.

This nationally accredited certification equips individuals with the essential skills and knowledge required for a career as a professional Counsellor, whether in government or private setting. The program enables participants to cultivate the expertise necessary for counselling clients, families, or organisations’ staff members through challenges such as grief, loss, and significant life changes. The course also emphasises the ability to provide counselling support within the context of performance management processes.

This Diploma of Counselling course:

• Is recognised as one of the top two ACA (Australian Counselling Association) training providers.
• Has no work placement requirement for participants.
• Offers live and facilitated 3-hour monthly group practice sessions.
• Includes 10 bonus live and facilitated masterclasses on various topics.
• Provides training to become a capable, confident, and qualified Counsellor.
• Offers specialisation add-ons and opportunities for employment as a Counsellor, Case Manager/Worker, or starting your own business (recommended with supervision).

This course involves 100 hours of practical work exercises aimed at providing you with real life experience prior to graduation.

PLEASE NOTE: This course with IAP is fee-for-service only, it is not government-funded. 

The Dual Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Health offered by Upskilled is a comprehensive program designed to equip individuals with essential skills for a rewarding career in community services. This unique qualification combines two certificates: the CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, and CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health. Students will engage in a self-paced online learning environment, allowing them to balance their studies with personal and professional commitments while developing a holistic skill set tailored to meet diverse community needs.

Throughout the course, participants will delve into the complexities of substance abuse and mental health, gaining practical experience through a work placement component. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including effective communication strategies, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction techniques. By the end of the program, graduates will be well-prepared to navigate the challenges of the community services sector, making a meaningful impact in the lives of those they support. Enquire to learn more.

Please note: This course is fee-for-service, it is not government funded.

Designed specifically for educators, our Online Graduate Certificate in Mental Health for Education can teach you how to make a positive impact on the mental health of students as well as how to manage mental health within the school system.

Throughout our Certificate’s four subjects, you will explore topics in school responsiveness, trauma theory, experiences and perceptions of mental illness and therapeutic skills for mental health.

Develop and understanding of:

• Communication strategies: learn how to effectively and sensitively work with students and colleagues in accordance with professional ethical standards.
• Person-centred care: practice and advocate professionally and independently as a team member in mental health settings to drive improved student outcomes.
• Trauma informed education: examine principles that underpin trauma and how those principles may inform pedagogy and learning for students who have experienced trauma.
• Evidence-based plans: develop plans to support therapeutic relationships with students, families, and carers that are characterized by co-constructive care and collaborative engagement.
• Causes and prevalence: critically analyse wellness issues for students and assess how they may influence learning including trauma, anxiety, depression and bullying.

This is a nested qualification within the Master of Education. When you complete this online course, you can continue with advanced standing.

The 10791NAT Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis and Strategic Psychotherapy qualification from The Institute of Applied Psychology (IAP) is designed for a diverse group of individuals who are interested in enhancing their professional abilities, exploring new career paths, or starting their own business with a focus on helping others. It is ideal for:

• Those looking to shift their career or venture into a new profession.
• Professionals with over five years of experience in any field who are eager to enhance their expertise and knowledge, either in a new field or within their current industry.
• Individuals seeking recognition for their existing skills and knowledge.
• Current therapists, medical professionals, and allied health workers aiming to acquire additional skills.

Gain in-depth knowledge and lifelong learning skills to build your contemporary mental health practice with a Master of Mental Health Nursing at La Trobe University.

Enjoy the convenience of 100 percent online study as you learn to create and carry out clinical plans from experts in the field. La Trobe’s Master of Mental Health Nursing is developed in collaboration with Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) so you’ll build valuable resilience, leadership, effective communication skills that you can use in real world cases.

Across 18 months of study you’ll learn how to make independent clinical judgements, assess clients and develop reasonable clinical plans. You’ll also learn to use critical skills in problem-solving, planning and evaluation, communicate effectively and sensitively with colleagues, people accessing mental health services and the public, plus learn to perform independently or as a team leader in mental health settings.

 

 

 

Are you looking to use the power of psychology to make an impact but don’t have a background in the field? The Graduate Diploma in Psychology from UTS Online is 100% online and is your first step towards pursuing your career in psychology.

Psychological science can be applied in a range of disciplines, including health care, business management, HR, urban planning, sport performance, public service, and more.

In this course you’ll gain contemporary knowledge and practical skills, preparing you to harness the power of psychology, whatever your field of your work.

Upon successful completion of this course, you may apply for the Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced), which is the next step in your pathway to becoming a registered psychologist or researcher.

If you currently work as a counselling practitioner such as counsellor, psychologist, social worker, family support worker, family and children’s contact worker, or similar, and are looking for a way to sharpen your skills and drive your career forward, then this CHC81015 Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling qualification from The Institute of Applied Psychology (IAP) could be just what you’re looking for.

The program aims to improve your proficiency in working with families, couples, or individuals within the context of relationships, providing specialised counselling interventions. The course unfolds as a flexible hybrid learning experience, incorporating face-to-face interactions, work placements, and self-paced eLearning modules. Through immersion in systemic practice and theory, participants will gain the skills to navigate therapeutic challenges, fostering the development of clinical proficiency, knowledge, and confidence essential for effectively managing the complexities found in relationship counselling—whether with individuals, couples, or families.

This course involves commitment of up to 20 hours per week, plus has a supervised work placement component that will allow you to put your knowledge into practice before graduation. The course also involves 50 hours of supervised work placement aimed at allowing you to put your newly acquired skills into practice.

PLEASE NOTE: This course with IAP is fee-for-service only, it is not government-funded.

The Youth Work Short Course offered by the Hader Institute of Education is an ideal starting point for individuals looking to enter the youth work sector or enhance their professional skills. This course provides foundational knowledge and practical skills through a comprehensive curriculum that includes eight units from the nationally recognised CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work. Participants will learn to support and engage with young people in various community settings, promote cultural safety, and advocate for the rights of youth, all while developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.

Designed for aspiring youth workers and those seeking professional development, this 12-week course is delivered in a blended online format, allowing for flexibility in learning. Students will benefit from interactive teaching sessions, real-world case studies, and ongoing support from experienced instructors. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a statement of attainment, which can facilitate pathways into further education, such as the CHC40421 Certificate IV or CHC50421 Diploma in Youth Work. Enquire to learn more.

The Master of Mental Health Nursing from Victoria University (VU) Online will help you gain the specialist skills you need to lead multidisciplinary teams and create transformational change. Make a positive impact and change the lives of people in the community and across clinical settings. This degree meets the education requirements for the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses’ (ACMHN) Credential.

You’ll build on your nursing practice and gain a well-rounded understanding of mental health and its impact on individuals, families and communities across diverse populations.

You’ll gain evidence-based skills that will help transform the lives of individuals with mental health issues, with recovery-oriented, trauma-informed ethical care.

Study 100% online with VU Online’s award-winning postgraduate Block Model. This model recognises and accommodates the complexity of students’ lives and facilitates a manageable and connected online learning experience.

VU Online provides four layers of personalised, academic and non-academic support to its online students to help them create their success story.

Enquire now to find out more!

This unique university qualification is one of a kind in Australia. The Master of Child and Adolescent Mental Health from Victoria University (VU) Online will help you drive positive impact upon not just children and adolescents but also families, carers and clinicians across a range of educational, community and clinical settings.

You will explore advanced care strategies, treatment techniques, therapies and interventions, and will do research which will contribute to a growing understanding of child and adolescent mental health.

Study 100% online with VU Online’s award-winning postgraduate Block Model. This model recognises and accommodates the complexity of students’ lives and facilitates a manageable and connected online learning experience.

VU Online provides four layers of personalised, academic and non-academic support to its online students to help them create their success story.

Enquire now to find out more!

The demand for mental health professionals is on the rise. Accelerate your career in a rewarding field and build valuable skills with a Master of Mental Health from La Trobe University.

Take your knowledge and experience in the mental health field to the next level with the Master of Mental Health. Gain a deeper understanding of mental health through systematic analysis and reflection on the relationships between theory and clinical practice. La Trobe’s Master of Mental Health gives you strong evidence-based learning, supported by clinical skill development and lifelong skills.

Learn from experts, then become one with our 100 percent online course which has been developed in collaboration with Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA).

Learn to help rural and Indigenous populations and choose a focus on leadership and project management skills. When you graduate, you’ll be able to make independent clinical judgments in mental health practice and develop clinical plans, as well as offer an exemplary level of care and leadership in a variety of careers in mental health. Be ready to make a different for vulnerable populations.

For all support workers and care staff, or those aspiring to become one, this course will equip you with specialised knowledge in dealing with alcohol and other drug-related problems. Study the online CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs offered by Open Colleges in association with Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd (RTO: 90197), and gain the transferable skills to work across a range of community services settings, including the mental health and youth work sectors.

Learn how to provide case management services, withdrawing and intervention activities and deal with mental health issues. With a focus on outreach work and community work, this course will teach you the skills to deal with clients facing drug-related health issues who are attempting to get their lives back on track.

Gain practical skills

This certificate includes a mandatory work placement of at least 120 hours, in order to acquire essential practical skills. You will be required to source your own placement with an organisation involved in the delivery of alcohol and other drug-related community services.

The Certificate IV will be issued by Integrated Care & Management Training Pty Ltd.

PLEASE NOTE – Open Colleges is a privately-run RTO, not government-run like a TAFE, so they cannot offer government funding. Please check eligibility requirements before beginning an enrollment with Open Colleges.

If you possess a strong sense of compassion and excellent communication skills, and are looking to commence a rewarding career based on helping people in your community, then this CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health qualification from Insight Training could be just the course you’re looking for.

Focus on mental health in Australia is on the rise, as is the demand for trained mental health professionals nationally, and this course is specifically designed to give you all the necessary skills and knowledge, as well as confidence, to join this fast growing industry. By learning essential skills such as how to assess and promote social, emotional and physical well-being, how to recognise and respond to crisis situations, how to provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drug issues and how to work collaboratively with the care network and other services you will set yourself up to perform competently in one of many community or individual mental health support roles available throughout the country. This qualification will provide the basis for a fulfilling that will see you making a real difference in the community.

This course features 80 hours of practical work that will ensure that you are fully prepared to put your newly gained skills to use in real-world situations.

You have a choice of studying this course online (blended with virtual classes), or by correspondence. Please note that both options still involve the practical work experience component.

After successful completion of this course, you may like to do further study with the CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services.

This CHC43315 Certificate in Mental Health qualification from Insight Training has government funding from the Jobs and Skills WA program, which applies to eligible WA residents, and is also backed by the WA and Commonwealth Government funding initiative “Free in ’23 – extended into ’24”, where eligible students can enrol in a select group of courses at no cost. Enquire today to see if you qualify!

This course uses the following delivery methods, please take this into account when assessing course suitability:

• Blended with virtual classes – you can do the whole course online but you do need to attend some online classes at specific times (a couple of nights per week) with trainers. This study mode is government funded and is the most popular type of study mode used by students at Insight Training.

Please Note: This course is NOT available to people on a 500 or 600 visa.