Griffith University
Graduate Certificate in Case Management and Mental Health
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Acquire tools for mental health practice to assist individuals in achieving their goals.
Course overview
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' achievement of personal and system goals. It also enables them to 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 that support diverse populations with complex needs, assist clients in obtaining and maintaining employment and help people from diverse backgrounds with injury, disability or mental illness 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 diverse clients' goals. You'll also gain an understanding of mental illness, epidemiology and relevant theoretical frameworks, which is vital for informing quality mental health practice.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
Complete 40 credit points for ALL of the following:
- Understanding Mental Health: Theories and Practice
- Person-Centred Planning
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Working with First Peoples Communities
OR
- Disability Theories and Approaches
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Case Management and Mental Health, a student must have:
- Completed a Bachelor's 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.
- 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.
- 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 a curriculum vitae and an employer's reference.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning, which may relate to prior formal or informal and non-formal learning.
- Credit transfer
Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect.
- View credit precedents for this program
Outcomes
Career outcomes
- Allied Health Practitioner
- Case Manager
- Community Worker
- Disabilities Services Officer
- Family Support Officer
- Parole and Probation Officer
- Residential Care Officer
- Youth Worker
- Aged Care Worker
- Disability Care Worker
- Various Mental Health Support Roles
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $8,500 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load of 40 credit points.
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. Could you contact the university directly to confirm?
A student’s annual fee may vary by:
- The number of units studied.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Could you contact the university directly to confirm?
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you only need to pay some of your tuition fees. The student contribution amount is the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per courses you're enrolled in.
- Depending on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
