Interskills Training
Certificate IV in Mental Health
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)As social and political attitudes towards mental health evolve, the demand for specially trained professionals to work in this space will grow.
This qualification targets the skill base required to provide self-directed, recovery oriented support to those affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability, with a specific focus on implementing community based programs and activities. These skills are both in demand and transferable across a range of individual care and service provider settings.
People holding this nationally recognised qualification usually work autonomously under the broad guidance of other practitioners and professionals.
Delivery mode
Interskills Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 31 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Mile End South
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Please note, to complete vocational placement to finalise the qualification, students will be required to obtain one or more of the following clearances dependent on the organisation, DCSI Clearance, NDIS Working Clearance and/or Police Clearance.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Mental Health will prepare you for the following roles.
Mental Health Worker
A Mental Health Worker provides care and assistance to people with mental health issues. The area of mental health is quite broad and can include m...
Family Support Worker
Family Support Workers work closely with parents and their families — providing guidance and emotional support, as well as identifying children and...
Peer Support Worker
Peer support workers play a key role in the mental health field, offering assistance and encouragement to those living with mental health issues. T...
Support Worker
A support worker provides assistance to those having difficulty living their everyday lives. This aid can come in a variety of forms, including hel...
Outreach Worker
Outreach Workers raise awareness and educate the general public about issues in the community, such as mental health, then build relationships with...
Crisis Support Worker
A Crisis Support Worker assists individuals facing immediate crises, providing emotional support and guidance. You may work in organisations focuse...
Mental Health Practitioner
Mental Health Practitioners are qualified health professionals such as registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and clinical psy...
Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Clinicians are public health professionals who facilitate interventions and create individual care plans for mental health patients....
Mental Health Counsellor
Mental Health Counsellors are qualified health professionals who provide counselling and psychotherapy (talk-therapy) services to their clients. Th...
Mental Health Support Worker
A Mental Health Support Worker assists individuals with mental health issues in their daily lives and recovery journey. You might work in residenti...
Relationship Counsellor
Relationship Counsellors work with individuals, couples, and family groups who are having relationship difficulties. They are qualified to assist w...
Student Counsellor
Student Counsellors support students as they navigate the school, college, or higher education system. They conduct counselling interviews with stu...
About Interskills Training
It’s all about skills. New, updated, transferable. Because the future starts here.
Interskills is the training arm of WISE Employment, a leading, nationally accredited not-for-profit provider of Disability Employment Services, recruitment, workplace rehabilitation and training, and individually tailored workplace solutions. We assist thousands of job seekers, employers and other providers each year.
Drawing on more than 30 years of best practice in employment services and the disability employment sector, Interskills works closely with individuals, employers and community organisations (of all sizes and across all sectors) to match people and skill sets with real-life needs.
