Graduate Certificate in Case Management and Mental Health

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Case Management and Mental Health will have specialised knowledge in the related fields of mental health practice and person-centred planning including:

1. person-centred planning principles and processes for human services practitioners seeking to help people reach their potential in areas such as employment services, occupational and insurance-based rehabilitation, community mental health and NDIS-related services.
2. contemporary mental health theories, policy and service models and the impact of these on the lives of people with mental illness, and
3. lived experience of mental illness from the perspectives of consumers and carers and implications for mental health practice.

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 to achieve personal and system goals, as well as 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 supporting diverse populations with complex needs, assisting clients to obtain and maintain employment and supporting people from diverse backgrounds with injury, disability or mental illness to 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 the goals of diverse clients. You'll also gain an understanding of mental illness, epidemiology and relevant theoretical frameworks, which is vital for informing quality mental health practice.  

Recommended study pattern

As a guide, core subjects in this degree can include:

• Understanding Mental Health : Theories and Practice
• Person-Centred Planning
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Working with First Peoples Communities 
• Disability Theories and Approaches 

As part of your application, you’ll be guided through how to get the right degree structure in place for you.

Award requirements

For the award of Graduate Certificate in Case Management and Mental Health (GCertCaseMgtMentalH), you must successfully complete 40 credit points, made up of:

• 40 credit points for the Foundation Module

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Indicative total fee $4,500

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Case Management and Mental Health, a student must have:

• completed a Bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) and a GPA of at least 4.0; OR
• 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; OR
• 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 curriculum vitae and an employer's reference.

ATAR/RANK (to be advised) 

Griffith University's Admission Policy will apply. 

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

English test results must be no more than two years old.

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

Reduce the time it takes to finish your degree. You can apply to Griffith to recognise your prior learning, including:  

• Formal learning through courses completed at uni and TAFE.  
• Informal learning through workplace experience or volunteer training.  
• Non-formal learning through social experiences and hobbies.