Integrating Mental Health Practice Skill Set
Provide support services to people with mental health issues
Gain the skills to assist and support clients who are experiencing mental health concerns, and respond to the increasing need for mental health awareness.
This course remains FEE FREE in 2024! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.
Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on the Skills Ready page for further information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.
This job ready skill set is part of the Skills Ready program. All job ready skill sets are available for everyone to study, some are free for everyone, some are free for eligible people (including displaced workers, concession students and youth up to 25 years not at school).
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CampusesMount Lawley.
When Semester 1, 2024.
Study Mode Online.
This skill set is free for everyone*
The Integrating Mental Health Practice Skill Set will give you the skills to assist and support clients who are experiencing mental health concerns, and respond to the increasing need for mental health awareness.
This training is ideal for people currently working with — or experienced in — a person-centred care model within the community services, healthcare or people services sectors who would like to integrate mental health support skills and knowledge into their work practice; or considering a move into a mental health specialisation role.
You'll gain skills in providing support services to people with mental health issues, including those at risk of suicide or with alcohol and other drug issues; recognising and responding to crisis situations; managing personal stress in the workplace; and working with diverse people.
*Please note, it is highly recommended that you should be working in or have experience in the field.
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Semester 1, 2024
Details
Units
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| CHCCCS003 | Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide |
| CHCCCS019 | Recognise and respond to crisis situations |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues |
| HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
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