Do you have a passion for helping others? A career in mental health services could be for you - here are some educational pathways to consider to enter the Australian mental health services sector and give back to your community.
Explore the fascinating psychology behind our brains, bodies and behaviours and learn new ways to improve mental health and wellbeing. Learn directly from Australia’s leading counsellors, psychologists and health coaches. Discover the complex inner wor...
Forecasts indicate there will be around 6,000 new job openings each year until 2023, with a total of 30,000 job openings. This is due to diagnosed mental health issues being on the rise in Australia, so there is a need for more mental health workers in...
Are you looking for a qualification to set you apart in the Mental Health and Wellness space? The Dual Cert IV in Mental Health and Diploma of Community Services is a qualification designed for people looking to take that step further into working with...
Make a difference in your community and enjoy a rewarding career. The past decade has seen a vast increase in the number of people needed for employment in the community and mental health services. One in three Australians will experience mental health...
Our nationally accredited CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health is designed to equip you with a broad understanding of mental health, which will allow you to make a huge difference in people’s well-being. Unlock diverse career opportunities and begi...
Start a rewarding career in Mental Health which is also one of the rapidly growing sectors in Australia. With our Nationally Recognised CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health, you will learn to develop your skills and knowledge in providing a range o...
Master the skills to transform people’s lives. Learn the theory behind the skills and techniques used to successfully help young people work through their problems and issues with counselling and mental health. This bundle includes the Advanced Certifi...
Diagnosed mental health issues are on the rise in Australia, so there is a need for more mental health workers in the community services industry. This qualification will allow you to develop the specialist skills to work with clients with mental healt...
We’re living in a time where the lives of children and adolescents are more complicated than ever. The demand for professionals in mental health has never been greater. You can drive positive impact with VU Online’s Master of Child and Adolescent Menta...
We’re living in a time where the lives of children and adolescents are more complicated than ever before. The demand for professionals in mental health has never been greater. VU Online’s Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health will...
The demand for specialist nursing in mental health has never been greater. With the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing, you can gain a strong foundation in mental health nursing with four units of study to help you build your career. You wil...
The demand for specialist nursing in mental health has never been greater. With the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, you can build your knowledge of trauma-informed care and gain a holistic understanding of mental health and its impact on ind...
The demand for specialist nursing in mental health has never been greater. From early intervention to later life, across the community and clinical settings, we need specialists in mental health nursing to deliver the leadership, care and support that...
Drive positive impact in mental health with VU Online’s Graduate Certificate in Mental Health. This degree is designed for allied health, welfare and social care professionals who want to gain a holistic understanding of mental health and its impact on...
The negative effects of mental ill-health can be debilitating for individuals, and devastating for families and communities. We need professionals in mental health to deliver the leadership, care and support that will change—and save—lives. VU Online’s...
This dual Certificate IV program will train you to assist people who are struggling with mental health, alcohol and drugs. You will graduate equipped to deliver treatment tailored to the individual, to improve their lives and give them hope for the fut...
Make a difference in your community and enjoy a rewarding career. The past decade has seen a vast increase in the number of people needed for employment in the community and mental health services. One in three Australians will experience mental health...
Whether you want to launch a new career, upskill in your current role, or simply learn more about what it means to be human – counselling is an invaluable skill for anyone and everyone. Explore real-world counselling techniques and approaches fro...
By undertaking a mental health course, you will be at the forefront of supporting those experiencing mental health issues. You will learn the essential principles of mental health services and how to apply these in a recovery-oriented way. You will also learn to advocate for people experiencing mental illness and help them down the road to recovery. From assisting those at risk of suicide to those in crisis situations, becoming a mental health worker is a rewarding and challenging career that makes a real difference in people’s lives.
Obtaining a qualification in mental health care covers a number of critical concepts, such as increasing the safety of individuals at risk of suicide, effective communication, working with diverse people, promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, ethics and legality, first aid, assisting individuals with co-existing mental health and alcohol/drugs issues or psychiatric disability, collaborating within the care network, promoting self-advocacy, and participating in workplace health and safety.
From studying part-time at TAFE to completing online study, a mental health course can typically be completed on your own terms. As part of such a course, work placements or traineeships are typical.
From a full-time degree to a variety of short courses, there are a number of ways you can enter or pursue further study within the mental health services industry. When it comes to entry requirements, typically a satisfactory high school score and basic literacy and numeracy are all that is needed. You can also seek recognition of prior learning. Oftentimes, government funding is available to keep course fees low in this meaningful field of study. Some study options to consider include:
Obtaining a mental health qualification allows you to work in a number of different community contexts, such as non-government organisations, outreach, centre-based programs, residential services, respite care, rehabilitation programs, clinical settings or youth unemployment, ensuring the mental and physical wellbeing of all members of the community. Some of the roles available to you include: