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.
This qualification will provide you with the core skills required to provide a range of community services such as rehabilitating and supporting individuals who are affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability and how to implement community-based activities with these individuals.