Master of Mental Health

La Trobe University

This course aims to provide you with a deeper understanding of mental health, through systematic analysis and reflection on the relationships between theory and clinical practice. It offers you strong evidence-based learning, supported by clinical skill development and life-long skills.Please note that you have the option of exiting early from the degree with either a Graduate Certificate or a Graduate Diploma.Students will need to have satisfactory computer skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and online meeting programs such as Zoom. These platforms will be used throughout the course and in assessment tasks.MASTER OF MENTAL HEALTH COURSE AND CAREER OUTCOMESHowever you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.Master of Mental Health intended learning outcomesApply specialist knowledge and skills to make independent clinical judgements in mental health practiceMake accurate assessments and informed judgements to develop reasonable and justifiable clinical formulations and plansUtilise critical skills in problem solving, planning and evaluation to inform advanced clinical practiceCommunicate effectively and sensitively with colleagues, people accessing mental health services and the public in professional and social contexts in accordance with professional ethical standardsPerform independently and as team leaders and influential team members in a variety of situations within mental health settings in accordance with professional ethical standardsRecognise ongoing learning needs and use effective learning strategies for professional practiceUndertake effective reflective practice, both independently and as a member or leader of teams in multidisciplinary work environmentsMake, and justify, ethical and socially responsible decisionsMaster of Mental Health career opportunitiesCompletion of the course allows graduates to specialise in mental health and gain employment in that respective area at major private and public hospitals, research centres, and health clinics.

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