Mental Health
Learn the skills you need to work in the mental health and social services sector. Explore different values and gain an understanding of how to work ethically alongside your own values and beliefs with a person-centred approach to mental health support and care.
Our Mental Health programmes will ensure you develop a broad scope of practice in line with a contemporary approach to social service support and wellbeing. You’ll learn how to use local and national networks, resources and organisations to provide referral pathways, and you’ll gain a solid knowledge of the relevant legislation needed to work with people within health and wellbeing field.
The biggest point of difference studying with us is our real-world approach to learning. The experience you’ll gain on clinical placements as part of your programme will give you the skills to seamlessly transition from study to employment or promotion.
In our programmes, you will study core social services subjects followed by health and wellbeing practice as your chosen elective, which includes mental health.
Mental health qualifications
Community Services
Aligned with community and industry needs, and national strategies, this qualification will provide you with the practical knowledge and skills you need for a career in social support work. This is a holistic programme, that develops your knowledge and skills to facilitate wellbeing across the four dimensions; hauroa (health) including tinana (physical), hinengaro (mental and emotional), whānau (family and social) and wairua (spiritual and connection).Duration
1 Year Full-time
2 Years Part-time
Delivery
On campus, Online
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Facilitator, Social Support Worker, Wellbeing Advisor, Wellbeing Coach
Community Services
This degree will give you the necessary skills to be a capable and confident social services professional working in New Zealand. We offer two specialties - Counselling or Health and Wellbeing Practice. You’ll graduate with a high-level of self-awareness, a thorough understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, and the communication skills to engage and support a diverse range of people.Duration
3 Years Full-time
6 Years Part-time
Delivery
On campus, Work-based through Capable NZ
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Counsellor, Disability Support, Mental Health Advisor
Community Services
This programme is offered by Moana House Training Institute and is designed for people who are already working in the mental health and addictions sector. You will gain the specialised technical knowledge and skills to provide treatment to people seeking assistance with problems of gambling, alcohol and drug use. While you learn to apply specialised knowledge, Te Taketake is also about promoting your own personal growth. This qualification is recognised by DAPAANZ (Drug and Alcohol Practitioners’ Association Aotearoa–New Zealand). To find out more or to apply, please email mhti@moanahouse.org.nzDuration
2 Years Part-time
Delivery
Blended learning
Location
Dunedin, Rotorua
Career potential
Addiction Counsellor, Health Promoter, Senior Support Worker
Contact us
If you’re not sure what to study and would like some guidance, we’re here to help. Feel free to chat to us directly about any questions you may have.
