Course Title: Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2023

Course Code: HWSS6089C

Course Title: Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4423 - Certificate IV in Mental Health

Course Contact: Chris Walters

Course Contact Phone: +61399258268

Course Contact Email: chris.walters@rmit.edu.au

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Nominal Hours: 90

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None 

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess capacity to support people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues and to work collaboratively to provide support and facilitate links to other services.

This unit applies to work with people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs (AOD) assessments in a range of community services work contexts.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
Element:	1. Assess capacity to provide support to a person with co-existing mental health and AOD issues
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Recognise and respond to signs indicating that a person may have co-existing mental health and AOD issues 1.2 Identify own service provision and possible agency programs or interventions suitable for a person with dual diagnosis 1.3 Assess the impact and nature of co-existing conditions on the person, including their social, financial and legal status 1.4 Work with the person to understand their readiness, motivation, priorities and goals for recovery in relation to both their mental health and alcohol and other drug issues 1.5 Research or consult with specialist services, as needed, to gather additional specific information about the relevant AOD substances and their interactions or possible impacts on someone with mental health issues
Element:	2. Work collaboratively to provide support services to address co-existing issues
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Build an effective working relationship with the person 2.2 Discuss with the person their existing services and supports, and their perspective on collaboration or coordination across services 2.3 Gather and review information on available service options and approaches with the person 2.4 Support person to make informed decisions about approaches, including resources and services 2.5 Develop and document a plan with the person that reflects choices made 2.6 Work collaboratively with the person to facilitate the implementation of appropriate strategies, services and resources
Element:	3. Facilitate links to further care
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Identify issues that are outside the scope of the service and/or the scope of the worker 3.2 Collaboratively identify appropriate service and other support options with the person 3.3 Support positive decision making to assist the person to make informed choices about recovery options 3.4 Work collaboratively with the person to determine referral options, and responsibilities and consents required 3.5 Make referrals in consultation with the person and in line with organisation protocols 3.6 Follow up and evaluate referrals to ensure they have been effective
Element:	4. Collaborate with the person to minimise risk
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Work collaboratively with the person to proactively identify potential risks to safety of person, workers and others 4.2 Prevent risks by identifying triggers, strategies to manage risks and contingency options 4.3 Use evidence based de-escalation techniques, conflict resolution and negotiation skills to manage conflict 4.4 Identify emergency situations and seek immediate assistance 4.5 Comply with laws, relevant ethical guidelines and policy requirements that affect duty of care and dignity of risk
Element:	5. Review and report on support provided
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Develop and maintain records of services provided, decisions made and follow up actions in collaboration with the person 5.2 Communicate relevant information to work colleagues and other people working with the person, with the persons consent 5.3 Reflect on own role in providing support and use learning to enhance future practice 5.4 Seek advice, supervision and debriefing from workplace supervisor based on identified needs

Learning Outcomes

This course is structured to provide students with the optimum learning experience in order to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to effectively in the above elements.  

Details of Learning Activities

There will be a range of learning activities to engage students with course material to develop skills, knowledge and understanding in providing services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues. The learning activities will be interactive and will include: group work activities, peer learning, discussions, case studies, reflective learning, quizzes and practice learning exercises.

Teaching Schedule

CHCMHS005

Semester 2 - 2023	Course Schedule:  Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
Week	Topic	Assessment
WEEK 1	Coexisting conditions  Stages of behaviour change  AOD and mental health  Building relationships
WEEK 2	Communication  Preparing for an assessment  Identifying existing supports  Assessment and screening tools  Services and supports  Self-determination, empowerment and self-advocacy  Developing a plan to support the client
WEEK 3	Referrals and service matching  Risks and potential triggers  Safety plans
Week 4	Laws and ethical guidelines  Harm minimisation  Sharing information  Supervision and debriefing  Reflective practice	Assessment Task 1
Week 5	Practice Assessment Task 2 Role Plays
Week 6	Assessment Task 2 – Role Plays  Completing assessment role plays
Week 7	Assessment Task 2 – Role Plays  Completing assessment role plays	Assessment Task 2
Week 8	Unit catch up and review

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

There are three individual assessment tasks consisting of short answer questions, role plays and a Self-reflection activity. 

In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must be marked as satisfactory for each assessment task.

Students are allowed two submissions per assessment.  Any further resubmissions is at the discretion of the teacher and coordinator.

Assessment tasks include:   

Task 1: Knowledge assessment  

Task 2: Role plays 

Task 3: Self-reflection 

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: This assessment requires students to complete short answer knowledge questions to consolidate and demonstrate knowledge, understanding and learning from this unit.

Assessment Task 2: This assessment requires students to adopt the role of a Mental Health Worker and complete role plays for 3 clients to demonstrate learning, knowledge and skills in providing services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues. There are also written task you need to complete as part of this assessment.

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix is located in Canvas, at the end of each assessment task.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students

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