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University of Strathclyde: Mental Health Social Work
Institution | University of Strathclyde View institution profile |
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Department | Social Work and Social Policy |
Web | https://www.strath.ac.uk/ |
studywithus-hass@strath.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 0141 444 8600 |
Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
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.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | 1. Be nominated by their employing local authority, be supported by their employing local authority and be provided with appropriate learning opportunities. 2. Hold a professional social work qualification recognised by SSSC. These include: 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. 3. 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. 4. Satisfy the programme provider that you have the capacity to achieve the Mental Health Officer standards, that you can be competently demonstrated as eligible to be appointed as a Mental Health Officer, and can achieve the award at SCQF Level 11 by: |
Location | University of Strathclyde McCance Building 16 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XQ |
Fees
England | 2950 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 2950 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 2950 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 2950 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 5350 GBP for Year 1 |
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.
Ranked 3rd in the UK for Social Work (Guardian 2023)
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | 1. Be nominated by their employing local authority, be supported by their employing local authority and be provided with appropriate learning opportunities. 2. Hold a professional social work qualification recognised by SSSC. These include: 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. 3. 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. 4. Satisfy the programme provider that you have the capacity to achieve the Mental Health Officer standards, that you can be competently demonstrated as eligible to be appointed as a Mental Health Officer, and can achieve the award at SCQF Level 11 by: |
Location | University of Strathclyde McCance Building 16 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XQ |
Fees
England | 2950 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 2950 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 2950 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 2950 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 5350 GBP for Year 1 |
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