Upcoming Intake Dates
- 22nd September 2026
Advance Your Career in Mental Health
- CHC53315 – Diploma of Mental Health
Delivered by Employ-Ease RTO No. 6832
Build advanced skills in mental health practice, strengthen your professional capability, and take the next step towards specialised and senior support roles.
Why Study Mental Health
Mental health is one of the fastest growing areas in healthcare and community services, with strong demand for skilled, compassionate professionals across Australia.
Whether you are starting your career or looking for a change, working in mental health gives you the opportunity to make a real difference while building a stable and rewarding future.
With roles across community services, outreach, and support settings, there are multiple pathways to grow and progress over time.
Why Choose Healthcare Australia?
Choosing the right provider is just as important as choosing the right course. At Healthcare Australia, our mental health qualifications are designed to be flexible, practical, and aligned to real career pathways.
Flexible Study
With multiple intake dates and online delivery, you can start when it suits you and study around your existing commitments.
Job-Ready Skills
Develop advanced skills that prepare you to support people with complex needs across a range of mental health and community service settings.
Career Pathways
Advance your career with a qualification designed for experienced workers looking to specialise, take on greater responsibility, and deepen their expertise in mental health practice.
Ongoing Support
You will be supported by experienced trainers and course advisors from enrolment through to completion.
Future Opportunities
As part of Healthcare Australia’s national network, you are learning with an organisation that understands the industry and the roles you are working towards.
About the Course
CHC53315 – Diploma of Mental Health
The Diploma of Mental Health is designed for individuals who wish to support people experiencing mental health challenges across a range of community and health service settings. This qualification equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to provide support services, including counselling, advocacy, referrals, education, and health promotion.
Throughout the course, students develop a strong understanding of mental health issues, relevant legislation and ethical requirements, available support services, and strategies for promoting recovery and wellbeing. Graduates will be prepared to work effectively with clients, families, carers, and other service providers while applying specialised knowledge and professional judgement in their role.
Who This Is For
The Diploma of Mental Health is suitable for individuals who are passionate about supporting people experiencing mental health challenges and promoting positive wellbeing within the community.
This course is ideal for:
- Individuals seeking to commence a career in the mental health sector.
- Community services workers looking to specialise in mental health support.
- Support workers, carers, and health professionals wishing to enhance their knowledge and skills in mental health practice.
- Those interested in providing advocacy, referral, education, and recovery-focused support services to individuals experiencing mental health issues.
- People who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities affected by mental health challenges.
The qualification prepares graduates to work across a range of community, health, and social service settings where specialised mental health knowledge and support skills are required.
What You Will Learn
- Complex recovery-oriented practice
- Trauma-informed care and intervention
- Early intervention and prevention programs
- Systems advocacy and evidence-based practice
- Wellness planning and advanced directives
- Managing complex client presentations
- Reflective practice and professional development
Career Outcomes
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
- Community Rehabilitation Worker
- Welfare Support Worker
- Community Support workier
- Community Mental Health Worker
Pathways
This qualification is designed for people looking to advance their career in mental health and community services.
With additional experience, graduates may progress into:
- Senior support and leadership positions
- Program coordination roles
- Specialist mental health services
- Further study in mental health, counselling, community services, or related disciplines
It is designed to help experienced workers strengthen their expertise and continue progressing professionally.
Entry Requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Suitable language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills
- Access to a computer and internet
All students complete a pre-training review prior to enrolment to ensure the course is the right fit.
How You Will Study
- Online delivery so you can study around your schedule
- Live virtual classes with trainer support and real-time interaction
- Evening sessions designed to fit around work and commitments
- Ongoing support from enrolment through to completion
Get Started
Whether you are looking to specialise in mental health, deepen your professional capability, or progress towards more senior roles, the Diploma of Mental Health can help you get there.
With flexible study options and ongoing support, now is the time to invest in your future.
Course Delivery
Duration: 14 months
- Live Online classes delivered via Zoom, held twice a week from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Role Play sessions runs between 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- Includes 160-hour mandatory practical placement
- Ongoing trainer support provided throughout the course
- Designed to fit around work and personal commitments
- Delivered by experienced industry professionals
Cost $ Payment Options
- Total course fee: $5,500
- Flexible payment plan options available
Core Units
- CHCADV005 Provide systems advocacy services
- CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
- CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships
- CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services
- CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
- CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
- CHCMHS009 Provide early intervention, health prevention and promotion programs
- CHCMHS010 Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity
- CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
- CHCMHS012 Provide support to develop wellness plans and advanced directives
- CHCMHS013 Implement trauma informed care
- CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
- CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
Elective Units
- CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
- CHCCCS018 Provide suicide bereavement support
- CHCCDE004 Implement participation and engagement strategies
- HLTWHS006 Manage personal stressors in the work environment
- CHCDFV006 Counsel clients affected by domestic and family violence
Get In Contact
Ready to take the next step? Reach out to our team for more information or to secure your place in an upcoming course.
Education
Employ-Ease RTO no. 6832
Phone
1300 868 181
Training is provided by Employ-Ease Pty Ltd RTO No. 6832. Employ-Ease is a wholly owned subsidiary of Healthcare Australia Pty Ltd.