CHC53315

Diploma of Mental Health

A Diploma of Mental Health CHC53315 is perfect for students seeking careers as community services workers supporting people with mental health issues. Students learn about working collaboratively, maintaining personal safety, helping people affected by drugs and alcohol, facilitating recovery, as well as managing grief and trauma.

The Diploma of Mental Health CHC53315 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Community Services Training Package.

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Delivery mode:
Distance / On Campus / Online / Workplace

Average duration:
12 months

Accreditation:
Nationally recognised training

Work Placement

Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff. Students will attain real-world understandings of the expectations and skills required to work in this field to prepare you for the workforce.

Suitable For

This course is ideal for people who have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

Customer and Personal Service

Such as understanding customer needs, providing good quality service, and measuring customer satisfaction.

Psychology

You have a passion for the study of all aspects of behavior and mental processes.

Service Orientation

Looking for ways to help people.

Therapy and Counseling

Diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and career counselling and guidance.

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title

Average Salary

Crisis Support Worker

$1,250 weekly pay

Family Support Worker

$1,340 weekly pay

Mental Health Clinician

$1,250 weekly pay

Mental Health Counsellor

$1,652 weekly pay

Mental Health Practitioner

$1,500 weekly pay

Mental Health Social Worker

$1,736 weekly pay

$1,440 weekly pay

$1,150 weekly pay

$1,150 weekly pay

$1,150 weekly pay

$960 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title

Average Salary

Academic Psychologist

$1,500 weekly pay

Aged Care Social Worker

$1,736 weekly pay

Anaesthetist

$3,500 weekly pay

Behaviour Support Specialist

$1,730 weekly pay

Behavioural Psychologist

$2,066 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Government Funding

The Australian government provides funding to help students who are completing the Diploma of Mental Health CHC53315. The type of funding you receive depends on the state that you live in. There are eligibility requirements for each type of funding.

Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

RTOs are also able to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for work experience or formal qualifications you may have undertaken to shorten the time you have to study. Ask a course provider for more details during the enrolment process.

Payment Options

Course providers may offer flexible payment options for those who do not wish (or are unable) to pay their tuition fees outright. There is usually a discount for those who pay their tuition fees upfront.

Enquire with a course provider to find out more.