New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) with Strand in Mental Health and Addiction Support (Queenstown)

Southern Institute of Technology

Develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to work alongside people, family and/or whanau with the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) with a strand in Mental Health and Addiction Support. This entry-level qualification was designed for people already working in, or those who intend to develop a career supporting the health and wellbeing of people, family and the wider community. The Mental Health and Addiction Support stand will allow you to work in a mental health addiction setting to support autonomy by using tools and strategies to foster hope, support recovery and build resilience. You will learn: Mental Health & Addictions, Ethical practice and professionalism, Te Tiriti O Waitangi and bi-cultural practice and Professional and reflective practice. This qualification is not associated with professional registration or a clinical scope of practice, but will allow you to work for an organisation in within the health and wellbeing sectors. Graduates of the Mental Health and Addiction Support strand will be able to be employed in the health and wellbeing sector in roles that support people, foster hope and support recovery including mental health and addiction support work.