Graduate Certificate in Case Management and Mental Health

Gain tools for mental health practice and help people achieve their goals. This postgraduate program provides mental health practitioners and case managers in diverse practice roles with the skills and knowledge to effectively manage programs that support their clients to achieve personal and system goals, as well as work more effectively with people with injury, disability, mental illness, and their significant others. This includes a wide range of human service and rehabilitation programs supporting diverse populations with complex needs, assisting clients to obtain and maintain employment and supporting people from diverse backgrounds with injury, disability or mental illness to find new ways to lead fulfilling and satisfying lives. You will be introduced to the values, theories, frameworks, principles and skills of person-centred planning, case management, and communication skills, and therefore become more efficient at determining individual need and planning, coordinating and procuring a range of appropriate services and supports to promote the goals of diverse clients. You'll also gain an understanding of mental illness, epidemiology and relevant theoretical frameworks, which is vital for informing quality mental health practice. Pathways to further study Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Case Management and Mental Health with a grade point average of at least 5.0 may apply for admission to the Master of Rehabilitation Counselling (5578), Master of Mental Health Practice (5625), or Master of Human Services (5604). My career opportunities Graduate outcomes This program can provide you with the knowledge and skills required to transition your career into a new industry. Whether you have existing human services or mental health practice experience or are undergoing a career transition, you will be prepared for effective practice within your own profession and for further studies in rehabilitation counselling, human services or community mental health practice, as this degree offers a pathway for you to continue study with one of our Masters programs in Rehabilitation Counselling, Mental Health Practice, or Human Services. This course is relevant for people interested in working in allied health and human service settings, including employment services, occupational and insurance-based rehabilitation, community mental health, NDIS related services, community support work, peer work, mental health recovery work, supported housing, and police liaison.

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Case Management and Mental Health, a student must have: completed a Bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) and a GPA of at least 4.0; OR completed a Certificate IV or Diploma - VET/TAFE qualification in a related discipline from a recognised Institute (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) AND a minimum of one year full-time professional experience in the disability, rehabilitation, mental health, health or related human services fields; OR completed a minimum of three years full-time professional experience in the disability, rehabilitation, mental health, or related human services fields and can demonstrate the ability to undertake graduate study through a discussion with the Program Director and provision of curriculum vitae and an employer's reference.