Australian Learning Group
Diploma of Mental Health
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Demand for dedicated professionals in this sector is consistently growing. If you have a passion for helping others and are looking for an interesting and challenging field to specialise in, our mental health course will be a great fit for you.
Your training is a combination of classroom and practical elements like role plays, simulations and compulsory work placement. This gives you the skills and knowledge to provide services that maintain a therapeutic alliance with clients living with mental health issues.
You will also learn how to work from a recovery oriented perspective that is strengths-based and client-centred. You will gain the skills and knowledge to become a practitioner in this sector which includes fields such as counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services.
Delivery mode
Australian Learning Group offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- Building 5B, Level 3, 1-59 Quay Street, Haymarket
- Level 6, 601 Bourke Street, Melbourne
- Level 1, 183 Bouverie Street, Carlton
- Level 4, 243 Edward Street, Brisbane City
- Level 1, 65 York, Sydney
- Level 3, 127 Rundle Mall, Adelaide
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
$22,200
$22,200
$22,200
$22,200
Career opportunities
The Diploma of 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...
Intake Worker
An Intake Worker conducts initial assessments of clients at welfare services such as mental health clinics or drug and alcohol rehabilitation facil...
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...
About Australian Learning Group
Australian Learning Group (ALG) is a registered training organisation that has been offering high-quality vocational education and training for over 15 years.
ALG offers a range of accredited certificate and diploma level courses in Health and Community services related fields of study from campuses across Australia.
We exist to nurture and empower people towards meaningful careers.
