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Mental Health Courses

Mental Health Courses

Get the qualifications to equip yourself with the skills and empathy essential for assisting individuals with mental health challenges.

As awareness of mental health grows, there is an increasing demand for compassionate and qualified workers in the mental health industry. Working in this field means more than just having a job; it’s a unique opportunity to help individuals rebuild their lives and positively impact the overall well-being of many. Insight Training offers a Certificate IV in Mental Health and a Diploma of Community Services (focused on mental health) to help you seize this opportunity and make a meaningful difference.

Woman social worker talking to teenage girl at office
Additional 5,100 workers by 2033
Average annual salary $100,000 to $105,000
Health & Welfare workers projected to be in demand
High Government investment in the industry

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Fee Free

Certificate IV in Mental Health

CHC43315
A career in mental health is not just about helping others but also about making a profound difference in the wellbeing of many people.
Half Price

Diploma of Community Services (Focus on Mental Health)

CHC52021
A career in Community Services is very rewarding, allowing you to use your compassion and enrich the lives of others.

Jobs based on Qualification Level

Certificate IV Level

Job Roles

Community Rehabilitation

Disability Service Officer

Mental Health Intake Officer

Mental Health Outreach Worker

Rehabilitation Worker

Support Worker

Diploma Level

Job Roles

Alcohol and Other Drug Worker

Case Worker

Client Service Assessor

Community Services Worker

Coordinator Family Services

Early Intervention Worker

Program Coordinator

Welfare Worker

Gain the skills to join a growing industry by providing mental health care

Frequently Asked Questions

A career in mental health can be challenging, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. It’s a journey of personal growth and fulfilment, driven by a strong passion for helping others, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle emotionally taxing situations. This aspect of personal growth and fulfilment can be truly inspiring and motivating.

As a Mental Health Worker, possessing strong communication skills, empathy, and active listening is beneficial and integral to the profession. Problem-solving abilities, resilience, and cultural competence are also important, as is a solid understanding of psychology and counselling techniques.

It is important not to study a course in mental health if you are not in the right headspace to assist the vulnerable and understand that the work may be triggering. If you are currently experiencing your own mental health issues, it’s essential to seek professional help before trying to help others. This is important, as topics in this course can be triggering, and students need to be able to study this course without it having a negative impact on their own wellbeing.

The field of mental health offers a diverse range of career pathways. By studying for a CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health, you could become a:

  • Mental Health Outreach Worker
  • Rehabilitation Worker
  • Intake Officer
  • Support worker

Our Diploma of Community Services (focus on mental health) could lead you to become a:

  • Case Coordinator
  • Social Welfare Worker
  • Client Service Assessor

Each pathway gives you a variety of options to explore.

Mental health is not just the absence of mental illness but a state of wellbeing that allows individuals to realise their potential, cope with the everyday stresses of life, work productively, and contribute to their community. It encompasses a person’s emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing, affecting how we think, feel, and act. Maintaining good mental health is essential for overall wellbeing.

A mental health course examines how people behave, think and feel. It focuses on understanding the human experience, from basic brain functions to complex characteristics, language, and personality. It also delves into how people process information, reason, and remember, all while considering the mental wellbeing of others. As mental health awareness grows, the industry needs compassionate and qualified workers like you. Your role in mental health is crucial, as you help others build their lives and make a profound difference in the wellbeing of many. Our mental health courses will teach you the skills necessary to support the recovery of people with psychiatric disability and mental illness and contribute to a brighter, more hopeful future for those in need.

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