The Institute of Applied Psychology
Certificate IV in Mental Health
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health is crafted for those passionate about making a meaningful impact, offering specialised mental health skills that empower you to be a source of support and resilience for people navigating mental health challenges. This journey is more than achieving a certification; it's a commitment to enriching lives and fostering wellness in others.
As mental health gains unprecedented attention and the demand for therapeutic services soars, stepping into this field places you at the heart of profound societal needs—ready to make a difference where it counts the most, with ample room for personal and professional growth.
This certificate opens doors across various sectors, including disability services, social work, aged care, volunteer efforts, holistic health, and allied health professions. It's an opportunity to embark on or enhance your career, equipping you to work compassionately with those experiencing mental health issues and to be a catalyst for positive change in their lives.
Now is the time to become a Mental Health Practitioner if you want to add these skills to other qualifications and/or work in:
- Work-place support
- Community-based non-government organisations
- Home-based outreach programs
- Centre-based programs
- Respite care
- Residential services
- Rehabilitation programs
- Clinical settings and more
- Aged-care (add on skills)
This course is also a pathway to the CHC5105 Diploma of Counselling.
Delivery mode
The Institute of Applied Psychology offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
80 hoursEntry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
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...
Rehabilitation Counsellor
A Rehabilitation Counsellor helps people navigate everyday issues brought on by disability, injury, addiction and poor health. They often are broug...
Life Coach
A Life Coach works with clients on a range of either personal or professional issues. You might support clients to reach a particular goal or chang...
Community Services Officer
A Community Services Officer supports individuals and families in accessing essential services and resources. You might work with non-profits, gove...
Mental Health Advocate
A Mental Health Advocate supports individuals facing mental health challenges by promoting their rights and accessing appropriate services. You mig...
Community Psychologist
A Community Psychologist focuses on understanding and improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals within community settings, often wor...
Healthcare Social Worker
Healthcare Social Workers are registered professionals who work with hospital patients and people suffering from cancer and chronic disease. They h...
Law Enforcement Officer
A Law Enforcement Officer upholds the law and maintains public order. You might work in a variety of settings, such as patrolling communities, resp...
Probation Officer
A Probation Officer supervises individuals who have been placed on probation instead of serving time in prison. You might work within the court sys...
Mental Health Case Manager
A Mental Health Case Manager supports individuals with mental health conditions to manage their treatment and improve their quality of life. You mi...
Home Care Nurse
Home Care Nurses provide nursing support and personal care services to patients in their own homes — either a private home or residential care faci...
Pastoral Care Worker
A Pastoral Care Worker provides emotional and spiritual support to individuals in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and community org...
Child Psychologist
Child Psychologists are clinical psychologists who provide treatment, therapy, and counselling to children, teens, and adolescents. They help the c...
Behaviour Therapist
Behaviour Therapists are qualified health professionals who help people make meaningful and positive changes in their behaviour. They have a deep u...
Community Rehabilitation Worker
A Community Rehabilitation Worker supports individuals recovering from illness, injury, or disability to regain independence and improve their qual...
Disability Employment Consultant
A Disability Employment Consultant assists individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining suitable employment. You might work in employme...
Mental Health Specialist
A Mental Health Specialist supports individuals dealing with mental health issues by providing professional assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Y...
About The Institute of Applied Psychology
The Institute of Applied Psychology (IAP) is an award winning global training provider specialising in strategic approaches to Counselling, Mental Health, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnotherapy, and Strategic Psychotherapy. What sets IAP apart from other training providers in this field are its flexible study options, including self-paced, online, live-broadcasted training, its national accreditation as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), and its provision of ongoing supervision for graduates. The institute also boasts a global network of renowned practitioners and facilitators, world-class training modules, and robust student support mechanisms.
IAP is not just about earning a certification, but about fostering a nurturing learning environment that empowers individuals to make significant impacts in their professional fields and in the lives of others by focussing on practical techniques that can be applied in the real world.
