Education Training & Employment Australia
Diploma of Mental Health
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide services to clients in relation to mental health issues. They can provide counselling, referral, advocacy, and education/health promotion services. These workers are required to have high-level specialist knowledge, skills, and competencies especially in regard to laws affecting people with mental health issues, the range of services available to them and health issues related to mental health.
Delivery mode
Education Training & Employment Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- 50 Grenfell St, Norwood
- 6 Fetherstone St, Bankstown
- 113 Burgundy St, Heidelberg
- 3-25 Goldsworthy Rd, Corio
- 210 Thirteenth St, Mildura
- 78-84 Catalano Cct, Canning Vale
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
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 Education Training & Employment Australia
Education Training and Employment Australia Pty Ltd is a private college that has delivered high-quality programs from Certificate III through to Diploma level for over 20 years. We have more than 25 qualifications on our scope, specialising in Nursing, Allied Health, and Community Services courses. We also offer Automotive, Business, Leadership and Management and Childhood Education courses.
ETEA is a leading Registered Training Organisation (RTO), we pride ourselves not only in fostering academic excellence, but also in making our students’ educational experiences satisfying, such that students will fondly remember their time at ETEA for the rest of their lives.
Whether you are looking at starting a new career, furthering your skills in your current field of employment, or needing to upgrade your team’s knowledge, ETEA can assist you.
ETEA’s training programs address the required skills and knowledge demanded by industry which increases the employability of our students. Our strong links to industry enables us to tailor our training programs to keep up with the ever-changing demands of the community.
