Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs
Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs
Build a broad skill set to work across mental health, alcohol and drug abuse support services Chisholm’s unique Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs will give you the skills you need to provide non-clinical services to specialists such as psychiatrists, nurses and social workers. You’ll gain an…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Build a broad skill set to work across mental health, alcohol and drug abuse support services
Chisholm’s unique Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs will give you the skills you need to provide non-clinical services to specialists such as psychiatrists, nurses and social workers.
You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of issues relating to alcohol and other drugs, mental health practice, community development and counselling processes. You’ll also learn about the legal and ethical frameworks, working with children and youth, intervention strategies, client advocacy and working in aged care.
This program has been designed to meet the growing need for highly trained practitioners in the field. With direct input from stakeholders in areas of mental health and AOD, the degree has been developed in close consultation with practitioners, academics, professional bodies and policy makers at both state and federal government levels.
This course is ideal for anyone looking to extend their qualifications, or gain recognition for long-term experience in the sector. Experienced teachers who are experts in the sector will guide you through the degree, which includes theoretical study and practical projects.
Course structure
To complete the Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, students must attain a total of 24 credit points. Most subjects are equal to one credit point. Most full-time students choose to study four units per semester, and usually undertake two semesters each year.
Indicative workload
Weekly workload per semester for 4 subjects: 16 hours face-to-face plus 24 hours personal study time
Learning outcomes
Critically evaluate and analyse practices applied in a community services environment, with reference to their theoretical understanding
Apply a critical, inquiring and reflective approach to professional practice while working with, and for, the most vulnerable and marginalised individuals, families and groups in the community.
Demonstrate knowledge of a range of mental health and recovery models, practices and techniques and have the capacity to apply them in the field.
Demonstrate case management skills and an understanding of the community mental health and alcohol and other drugs service model.
Co- ordinate multiple service provision and a tailored approach to people with complex needs.
Apply interpersonal skills to facilitate compassionate responsiveness to the needs of others and themselves.
Career pathways
- Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs
Possible job outcome
- refugee liaison officer
- dual diagnosis practitioner
- mental health worker
- welfare coordinator
- psychosocial rehabilitation worker
REQUIREMENTS
Australian Year 12 (VCE or equivalent) or international equivalent qualification.
Telephone interview required.
IELTS (academic) – 6.0
TOEFL (internet based) – 60
PTE (academic) – 50
Cambridge Advanced CAE – 52
Occupational English Test OET – Pass
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Chisholm Institute (CRICOS No 00881F) is a Technical and Further Education (TAFE) Institute based in the South East of Melbourne, Australia’s fastest growing capital city. It is government-owned and works in partnership with industry and the community, enjoying a strong reputation for producing well qualified, job-ready graduates. A winner of both the Victorian Large Training Provider of the Year and Australian Large Training Provider of the Year, Chisholm delivers courses to more than 35,000 students from 50 countries across seven locations, as well as online.
