CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health

About the course

This Certificate IV qualification prepares you to provide recovery-oriented support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability. You’ll learn to implement community-based mental health programs and activities across settings such as NGOs, outreach and home-based support, residential and respite services, rehabilitation and clinical environments, and employment support. Work is undertaken autonomously under broad professional guidance in the mental health support field at Certificate IV level.

Career outcome

Graduates may work in community and outreach mental health support roles delivering programs and assisting people to live and participate in the community. Employment settings include non-government organisations, residential and respite services, rehabilitation and centre-based programs, and home-based outreach. Typical roles include community rehabilitation worker, community rehabilitation and support worker, outreach officer, mental health outreach worker, and assistant community services worker in Certificate IV mental health support.

Living Costs in Alice Springs**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,174 - 2,875	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,043 - 1,380
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 11	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 439 - 581

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)