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Overview
- Learn to support those suffering with mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression in a counselling setting with the Mental Health Practice specialisation.
- Explore topics such as mental health in Australia, therapeutic interventions, assessment models and psychopharmacology, and gain skills in treatment planning, and a range of approaches to case management and assessment tools.
- Develop vital soft skills in the areas of communication, critical thinking, problem-solving and adaptability that can be applied across a range of professional contexts.
Career outcomes
As a graduate, you will be equipped to specialise in mental health counselling, case management and well-being. Roles may include:
- mental health support worker
- psychosocial recovery coach (NDIS)
- community services worker
- case support officer
- family support worker
- crisis support worker
- disability support coordinator
- injury management advisor.
What you'll study
Explore the courses you'll study as part of this specialisation.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.
Relevant degrees for this specialisation
Graduate Certificate of Counselling
Upskill, specialise and diversify your career with expert counselling skills. Ideal for current professionals and graduates in health and allied fields, you’ll develop essential skills in counselling techniques, diagnosis, and online therapeutic interventions that can be applied to a variety of careers and industries. Choose to specialise in addiction counselling, mental health counselling, trauma focused practice, or child, youth and family therapy.
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