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Mental Health Social Work PGCert

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Study mode

Part time

Duration

12 months

Start date

AUG-24

Key information
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Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate

Subject areas

People With Mental Health Problems: Social Work Social Work Occupational Health & Safety

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The course trains social workers for the role of Mental Health Officer (MHO) in which they will be able to contribute positively to the care and treatment of those experiencing mental disorder by ensuring an approach that recognises the impact of social as well as medical circumstances on their lives.

The role of MHO is as defined in Section 32 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, and as qualified by the direction of the Scottish Ministers (Requirements for appointment as Mental Health Officers) Direction (January 2009. *Only available to qualified social workers currently employed by local authorities.

Careers

Successful graduates from this programme will immediately be appointed as Mental Health Officers (MHOs) by their local authority, avoiding the requirement to seek employment as an MHO.

This appointment can lead candidates into promoted posts, eg senior practitioner and management roles. As the role of the MHO is a statutory requirement for local authorities, graduates become members of a small but essential workforce that aims to promote the rights of people with mental disorders as well as ensuring appropriate access to treatment when required.

The MHO workforce is currently under resourced and qualified MHOs are in high demand across Scotland. Obtaining the award, therefore, enhances the employability of all graduates.

Modules

This semester 1 module enables candidates to apply critical knowledge and understanding of mental health and wellbeing and mental disorders. You will also be able to make a comprehensive assessment of complex need and manage risk within the relevant legislative and policy frameworks in collaboration with other disciplines and organisations. Candidates will also be able to demonstrate ethical and professional practice in performing the role and task of an MHO within a multi-disciplinary framework.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£3,600

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£6,600

Entry requirements

Hold a professional social work qualification recognised by SSSC. These include: BA (Hons) Social Work; Diploma in Social Work (DipSW); Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW) together with its predecessor qualifications; Certificate in Social Service (CSS). If you trained abroad, a letter of comparability with the CQSW or a letter of verification issued by SSSC (or another registering Council in the UK) will be required. Normally have a minimum of two years post-qualifying experience. You should be able to demonstrate that you've improved and extended the level of competence acquired when you qualified.

University information

The University of Strathclyde is an international leading technological university, offering a diverse variety of postgraduate course options. With over 30,000 students from over 140 countries, it has a vibrant, international community and welcomes students from around the globe. Research is at the heart of everything that the University of Strathclyde does, and almost 90% of Strathclyde’s research is rated ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally...more

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