Course Summary
This course is designed to enhance the participants’ knowledge and skills in child, adolescent and family mental health. Participants on this course will come from a variety of professions: nursing; medicine; occupational therapy; speech and language therapy; social work; psychology; psychotherapy; teaching and education services.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to already be working in the mental health field. In the case of the Child, Adolescent and Family strand, applicants must be working in child, adolescent and family
mental health services and have a minimum of one year’s recent experience, as well as Garda clearance for working with children and adolescents.
All applicants whose first language is not English or who have not been educated through the English language must meet Trinity’s English language requirements.
Students will be required to undergo Garda Vetting, you can learn more at: www.tcd.ie/students/orientation/undergraduates/garda-vetting.php
Application Details
Closing Date: 30th June 2023
Unfortunately, we will not be delivering the MSc/P.Grad.Dip/P.Grad.Cert in Child Adolescent and Family Mental Health in 2024. Applications for this course may re-open for 2025/26.
Applications for the MSc/P.Grad.Dip/P.Grad.Cert in Psychosocial interventions and for the MSc/P.Grad.Dip/P.Grad.Cert in Mental Health are open until 30th June.
Please contact [email protected] if you require any further information
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Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
As a graduate from this course, you can expect that the specialist knowledge that you have acquired during this programme, combined with your existing knowledge and skills will prepare you for leadership or enhanced roles across a variety of sectors. This includes advanced clinical practice, CAHMS, policy development, education, social work, psychology/psychotherapy or research and further education.
Duration
DPCNM-MHCF-1P09: Mental Health - Child Adolescent and Family (P.Grad.Cert) - 1 year part time.