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Mental health services

Mental health workers provide support for people affected by mental illness. Our courses will equip you to work with a diverse range of clients, run early intervention and health promotion programs, and advocate on behalf of people with complex, coexisting issues.

Study mental health

Mental health workers work in a range of community contexts such as non-government organisations, home based outreach, respite care, residential services, rehabilitation programs, and clinical settings.

In the wake of the global pandemic, the demand for skilled support workers is on the rise, with crisis and support services reporting a sharp increase in calls, and the Australian Department of Education, Skills and Employment projecting a 15.4 per cent increase nationwide in employment opportunities in the social assistance services sector over next five years.

We offer certificate IV to diploma-level courses in mental health. You'll develop job-ready skills you to work with a diverse range of clients, provide community-focused health promotion and prevention strategies, and work within the frameworks of trauma-informed care. 

Career outcomes

  • Alcohol and other drugs worker
  • Community care worker
  • Community services worker
  • Mental health officer
  • Mental health worker
  • Mental health support worker

Mental health courses

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Begin your career in the community services or health industry with this entry-level course that will qualify you to work in mental health in a broad range of settings.

Careers

  • Mental Health Officer
  • Mental Health Support Worker
  • Community Services Worker
Full Time : 1 year
Next Start : 28 Jan 2025

Diploma of Mental Health

Upgrade your career in the community services or health industry with this advanced-level course that will qualify you to work in mental health in a broad range of settings.

Careers

  • Mental Health Worker
  • Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker
Full Time : 1 year
Next Start : 28 Jan 2025

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Kick start your career in youth work with this intermediate-level course that will equip you with the skills to start working with young people in the community sooner.

Careers

  • Indigenous Support Worker
  • Intervention and support programs with young people and their families
  • Child Safety Support Officer
  • Youth justice youth worker
  • Child and youth residential care worker
  • Youth mental health and disability youth worker
  • School based youth support officer
  • Neighbourhood centre programs including parenting programs worker / case worker
  • Program support worker with children, young people and their families
  • Youth worker / program support officer in community based programs
Full Time : 1 year
Next Start : 28 Jan 2025

Diploma of Youth Work

Take the next step in your career in youth work with this advanced qualification that gives you the skills you need to work with young people in diverse settings.

Careers

  • Child Safety Support Officer
  • Youth mental health and disability youth worker
  • Youth justice youth worker
  • Support worker / Youth worker in community based programs
  • Child and youth residential care worker
  • Youth Worker
  • School based youth support officer
  • Neighbourhood centre programs including parenting programs worker / case worker
  • Program support worker with children, young people and their families
  • Indigenous Support Worker
Full Time : 18 months
Next Start : 28 Jan 2025

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Take the next step in your career in child protection with this intermediate qualification. This course will give you the skills you need to work with at-risk young people and their families.

Careers

  • Youth justice youth worker
  • Child Safety Support Officer
  • Neighbourhood programs including parenting programs
  • School based youth support officer
  • Child and youth residential care programs
  • Community based support programs
  • Intervention and support programs with children, young people and their families
Full Time : 1 year
Next Start : 28 Jan 2025

Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Take the next step in your career in child protection with this advanced qualification. The course will equip you with the skills required to work in a variety of settings.

Careers

  • Youth justice youth worker
  • Child Safety Support Officer
  • Neighbourhood programs including parenting programs
  • School based youth support officers
  • Child and youth residential care programs
  • Community based support programs
  • Intervention and support programs with children, young people and their families
Full Time : 1 year
Next Start : 28 Jan 2025
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TAFE Queensland is such a supportive and safe learning environment. My experience has been nothing short of amazing and I'm so grateful I was able to achieve what I have.
Melinda Weber, Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43515) and Diploma of Counselling (CHC51015)
Twelve months in the mental health peer work course has brought me that much further forward, and I would recommend it to anybody, whether you have a lived experience yourself or you’re a supporter of someone with lived experience.
Ben Doust, Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work (CHC43515)
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