Course Title: Establish self-directed recovery relationships

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: OHTH5989C

Course Title: Establish self-directed recovery relationships

Important Information:

Please note that this course has compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching and assesment activities.  

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4425 - Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Course Contact: Jennifer Furby

Course Contact Phone: 9925 8310

Course Contact Email: jennifer.furby@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 60

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 promote the principles of recovery oriented practice, and to establish and confirm self-directed recovery relationships with people with mental illness.   This unit applies to work with people living with a mental illness in a range of community services work contexts.   This unit is delivered and assessed in a cluster with:

  • CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services 
  • CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services 

The course also incorporates 80 hours of work-placement activities.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCMHS002 Establish self-directed recovery relationships

Element:

1. Promote principles of recovery and recovery oriented practice

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Acknowledge and respect the person as the author, definer and director of their own recovery and recovery journey

1.2 Work in ways that inspire hope for the future, belief in recovery by investing in the person and the relationship and increasing support for the person in their community of choice

1.3 Identify and take into account personal values and attitudes regarding recovery, mental health and illness when planning and implementing all work activities

1.4 Demonstrate consideration and respect for the important contribution of the person’s other relationships, life events, culture and activities to the recovery process

Element:

2. Establish the context for a self-directed recovery relationship

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Establish and maintain a safe, positive working relationship and environment

2.2 Identify and address the power dynamics impacting on the relationship

2.3 Build a working relationship based on shared understandings using effective communication strategies

2.4 Interact with the person showing warmth, openness, care and authenticity

2.5 Discuss, clarify and use in all communications the person’s preferred language, understandings, analogies and concepts about their experience

2.6 Adjust communication strategies to meet cultural preferences

2.7 Clarify role expectations and define appropriate relationship guidelines

Element:

3. Invite information sharing

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Invite the person to tell their story

3.2 Respond appropriately to clarify aspects of the story and the persons’ understanding of their experience

3.3 Respond to the person in a manner that reflects appreciation of their situation and fosters respect, rights, promotion of dignity, hope and belief in their recovery

3.4 Recognise impacts of mental illness and a mental health diagnosis on the person's life and sense of self

3.5 Establish eligibility and priority for service and refer appropriately if required

3.6 Work within the context of the person’s experiences, understandings and meanings to build a shared understanding of their needs

Element:

4. Define and confirm the collaborative relationship

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Share information about the organisation and programs, services and support available

4.2 Facilitate an exchange of definitions and understandings of recovery and recovery oriented practice and develop a shared understanding

4.3 Share and exchange other information required to establish a recovery oriented collaboration

4.4 Work with the person to determine their readiness and desire to self-advocate and participate in the service

4.5 Work collaboratively with the person to agree on the type and nature of services or support to be offered and decide the way the relationship will operate

4.6 Establish agreement with the person on roles and responsibilities for both the person and the worker, and document in accordance with organisation procedures

4.7 Clarify and document any other accountability requirements including program, funding or legislative requirements

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

Classes where information is shared through talks and group discussions, and exercises are conducted to apply learning. Time in class, will also be spent working on applied assessment tasks.


Teaching Schedule

Please refer to Canvas for a thorough overview of class schedules and assessment task due dates.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops


Overview of Assessment

This unit is part of an integrated program. You must demonstrate critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit. 

Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by: 
• Oral or written questioning 
• Oral presentations 
• Assignments and projects 
• Direct observation of work practice 

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation. 

Regular attendance is necessary.

You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required knowledge and skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the Program Co-ordinator or the Equitable Learning Services team if you would like to find out more.  

Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.  


Assessment Tasks

Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by: 
• Oral or written questioning 
• Oral presentations 
• Assignments and projects 
• Direct observation of work practice. 

Full assessment briefs are provided in Canvas.

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills to a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Regular attendance is necessary.

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for a full assessment criterion.

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessments are:
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did not submit for assessment 

 

This unit is delivered and assessed in a cluster with:
  • CHCMHS003 Provide recovery oriented mental health services 
  • CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services 

 

You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required knowledge and skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency.

The assessment matrix is 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: rmit.edu.au/students

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