Yorke Institute
Certificate IV in Mental Health
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)With diagnosed mental health issues are on the rise in Australia, there is now more demand than ever for mental health workers in the community services industry.
Working in the mental health sector can be a fulfilling and rewarding profession, where no two days are the same. Draw upon your own life experience to holistically help others be the best they can be and give them the tools they need to make progress in their lives.
If you’re looking to make a difference in your community and establish a rewarding career, this mental health qualification will give you the skills you need to succeed and be job-ready upon completion.
This pathway career provides longevity, variation and satisfaction while making a valuable contribution to people’s life.
Delivery mode
Yorke Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
- 70-72 Bathurst Street, Sydney
- 124 Princes Hwy, Dandenong
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
18 years old and above
Completion of Year 10 education or an appropriate Certificate II or III level qualification which demonstrates the student’s readiness for entry to AQF Level 3 or Pre-Training review with a Proficiency level of Language Literacy and Numeracy which is assessed by Yorke.
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...
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 Yorke Institute
Our ongoing relationship with industry ensures our courses are current and relevant. By training on a curriculum designed to fill a skills shortage, our students graduate job-ready and with an immediate advantage as they are more employable.
We pride ourselves on selecting the very best, most highly qualified trainers that deliver at a very engaging level, ensuring that the individual needs of each student are met and instilling the confidence you need to succeed in your new career.
Yorke is committed to flexible learning accommodating work-life balance. That’s why we offer training in the evenings and weekends. Our courses also run over shorter time frames so you can graduate faster and begin your new career.
