Bachelor of oF Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs

Chisholm’s unique Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs will give you the skills you need to provide non-clinical services to specialists such as psychiatrists, nurses and social workers.

You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of issues relating to alcohol and other drugs, mental health practice, community development and counselling processes. You’ll also learn about the legal and ethical frameworks, working with children and youth, intervention strategies, client advocacy and working in aged care.

This program has been designed to meet the growing need for highly trained practitioners in the field. With direct input from stakeholders in areas of mental health and AOD, the degree has been developed in close consultation with practitioners, academics, professional bodies and policy makers at both state and federal government levels.

The Bachelor of Community Mental Health at Chisholm is accredited by Community Work Australia.

As our course is both nationally recognised and Community Work Australia accredited it provides our students with a competitive edge with regard to employment opportunities in comparison to those students from non-Community Work Australia accredited courses

This accreditation adds value to graduates of this course at Chisholm as it confirms the professional reputation of our programs. Graduates can apply for full membership and registration with Community Work Australia and are strong candidates for employment in larger government departments and a range of community agencies.