The Institute of Applied Psychology

CHC43315

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.


Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Minimum year 12 completion or a Certificate III Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $5,997 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Work Placement: 80 hours
Enquire with The Institute of Applied Psychology to find out more.
Study mode Online
Duration 18 Months
Estimated fee* $5,997 $0

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...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Family Support Worker

Family Support Workers work closely with parents and their families — providing guidance and emotional support, as well as identifying children and...

Avg yearly income $72,800
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $68,900
Entry barriers Low

Outreach Worker

Outreach Workers raise awareness and educate the general public about issues in the community, such as mental health, then build relationships with...

Avg yearly income $67,600
Entry barriers Low

Crisis Support Worker

A Crisis Support Worker assists individuals facing immediate crises, providing emotional support and guidance. You may work in organisations focuse...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Mental Health Practitioner

Mental Health Practitioners are qualified health professionals such as registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and clinical psy...

Avg yearly income $76,596
Entry barriers Low

Mental Health Clinician

Mental Health Clinicians are public health professionals who facilitate interventions and create individual care plans for mental health patients....

Avg yearly income $98,332
Entry barriers Low

Mental Health Counsellor

Mental Health Counsellors are qualified health professionals who provide counselling and psychotherapy (talk-therapy) services to their clients. Th...

Avg yearly income $69,004
Entry barriers Low

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...

Avg yearly income $73,840
Entry barriers Low

Relationship Counsellor

Relationship Counsellors work with individuals, couples, and family groups who are having relationship difficulties. They are qualified to assist w...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

Student Counsellor

Student Counsellors support students as they navigate the school, college, or higher education system. They conduct counselling interviews with stu...

Avg yearly income $96,200
Entry barriers Low

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.