Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol, Other Drugs and Mental Health)
Course overview
| Qualification | Diploma |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Intakes | January, July |
| Tuition (Local students) | Data not available |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | Data not available |
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Learn about the pathways to a career in rehabilitation such as counselling for addiction therapy, effective medical and theraputic support, and working in a private rehab clinic or community-based treatment environments or in services such as provided by UK-Rehab.
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Entry Requirements
- Currently working in a community support alcohol and other drugs work role and have a relevant recognised higher education or vocational education qualification at Certificate IV or above;
- Have the core Units of Competency from one of the following qualifications OR be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge:
- Certificate IV in Mental Health OR CHC40412 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs;
- Have at least one year of full-time equivalent relevant work experience in the industry including being able to demonstrate sufficient responsibility to exercise discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance;
- Have a current First Aid Certificate;
- Be eligible to apply for, and hold a 'Working with Vulnerable People Check' before undertaking any professional placement. Information will be provided on enrolment.
Curriculum
- Access evidence and apply in practice
- Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes
- Conduct assessment and planning as part of the recovery process
- Develop and implement a behaviour response plan
- Facilitate consumer, family and carer participation in the recovery process
- Maintain workplace WHS processes
- Provide a range of services to people with mental health issues
- Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drug issues
- Provide advanced supports to facilitate recovery
- Provide advocacy and representation services
- Provide community focused promotion and prevention strategies
- Provide relapse prevention strategies
- Provide services to clients with complex needs
- Reflect on and improve own professional practice
- Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
- Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
- Work effectively in mental health settings
- Work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and/or other drugs issues
- Work intensively with clients