Course Title: Work with people with mental health issues

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5346 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs

Course Title: Work with people with mental health issues

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 80

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Course Contact: Chris Walters

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8268

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



Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish relationships, clarify needs, and then work collaboratively with people who are living with mental health issues.

This unit applies to support workers in contexts outside the mental health sector, but who come into contact with people with mental health issues. The services and support provided are not mental health specific.


This unit is delivered and assessed in a cluster with;

CHCCCS004: Assess co-existing needs

CHCMHS005: Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and AOD ssues

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues

Elements:

1. Establish respectful relationships with people with mental health issues

2. Determine the needs of people with mental health issues

3. Work with people with mental health issues to meet aspirations and needs

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


Overview of Assessment

This cluster involves completion of an assessment booklet that includes;

  • A workplace assignment
  • A portfolio
  • Knowledge questions