Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide social and emotional well being (SEWB) guidance and support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients in crisis, in need and in the context of an ongoing supportive client/worker relationship This unit provides a depth of knowledge, skills values and attitudes necessary to practise as a social and emotional well being worker in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community context |
Application of the Unit
Application |
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander SEWB workers may apply these skills and knowledge as part of primary health care services Successful completion of this unit equips Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers to provide support related to social and emotional well being and does not infer that they are qualified counsellors |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Pre-requisites |
This unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisites:
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Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Differentiate between ways to conceptualise and treat mental disorders |
1.1 Use mental health classification systems appropriately when diagnosing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people 1.2 Identify situations where a traditional healer could make an effective contribution to the treatment and management of Aboriginal clients 1.3 Identify treatment approaches to potentially reduce the stay in mental institutions for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and assist early return to their communities 1.4 Examine and evaluate the environment of mental health facilities/institutions in relation to potential impact on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients 1.5 Identify the impact of cultural and spiritual factors on the way mental health problems develop and present |
2. Address the organisation's role and function in the management and treatment of mental disorders |
2.1 Identify ways in which the organisation's administrative and health care staff can physically, spiritually and emotionally support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families 2.2 Identify community health organisation's role and manner of preparing and supporting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients to re-enter their communities 2.3 Identify organisation policies and procedures that acknowledge the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's spiritual and emotional ties 2.4 Clarify and support links between agencies providing primary, secondary and tertiary care 2.5 Identify and access appropriately local government and non -government resources available to assist clients from remote areas |
3. Develop and maintain inter-sectoral networks |
3.1 Recognise the importance of cross sector collaborations between agencies, particularly in the context of early intervention and treatment for clients with multiple diagnoses 3.2 Identify the roles and functions of members of multi -disciplinary health care teams 3.3 Recognise different organisational cultures within a drug and alcohol service and a mental health service, and identify their impact on workers 3.4 Identify difficulties in addressing gaps in the system that impede continuity of care 3.5 Identify factors/attributes that contribute to a flexible, dynamic and productive health team 3.6 Recognise the importance of policies that reflect equal opportunity and ensure that staff participate in cross cultural awareness programs 3.7 Identify ways case management can contribute to effective inter-sectoral service delivery 3.8 Identify staff development issues for inter-sectoral workers |
4. Use clinical practices appropriate to social and emotional well being work |
4.1 Identify clinical practices relevant to social and emotional well being work 4.2 Clarify the meaning of 'culturally appropriate manner' in general and specific cultural contexts 4.3 Discuss client treatment with other members of the health care team 4.4 Recognise the importance of accurate clinical baseline observations in practice 4.5 Take client history in accordance with the needs of the client and the health care setting 4.6 Undertake comprehensive reporting in line with organisation requirements 4.7 Identify instances where the social and emotional well being worker might advocate for a client in accordance with the philosophy of the organisation |
5. Practise social and emotional well being work |
5.1 Use a culturally appropriate manner in all interactions with the client (including active listening, clarifying, probing techniques) 5.2 Develop care plans and discuss implementation and evaluation with the health care team 5.3 Conduct client interviews, ensuring that there is appropriate preparation and consideration given to opening, developing and closing the interview 5.4 Review existing records to ensure that all appropriate information is taken into account when treating a client |
6. Follow organisation's occupational health and safety procedures |
6.1 Consult organisation's OH&S policy and procedures manual to clarify policies and procedures for a range of situations 6.2 Clarify and apply procedures for dealing with clients and their relatives who are verbally or physically threatening 6.3 Clarify and apply organisation OH&S requirements for use in caring for psychotic clients 6.4 Ensure responses to clients who spit at or bite the worker reflect the appropriate order of priority for maintaining worker safety |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge : The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to apply:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Conditions of assessment : |
This unit includes skills and knowledge specific to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander culture Assessment must therefore be undertaken by a workplace assessor who has expertise in the unit of competency or who has the current qualification being assessed and who is:
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Related units : |
This unit should be assessed either after or in conjunction with:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Cultural Respect |
This competency standard supports the recognition, protection and continued advancement of the inherent rights, cultures and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples It recognises that the improvement of the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must include attention to physical, spiritual, cultural, emotional and social well being, community capacity and governance Its application must be culturally sensitive and supportive of traditional healing and health, knowledge and practices |
Community Control |
Community participation and control in decision-making is essential to all aspects of health work, and the role of the health worker is to support the community in this process |
Supervision |
Supervision must be conducted in accordance with prevailing State/Territory and organisation legislative and regulatory requirements References to supervision may include either direct or indirect supervision of work by more experienced workers, supervisors, managers or other health professionals A person at this level should only be required to make decisions about clients within the organisation's standard treatment protocols and associated guidelines |
Legislative requirements |
Federal, state or territory legislation may impact on workers' practices and responsibilities. Implementation of the competency standards should reflect the legislative framework in which a health worker operates. It is recognised that this may sometimes reduce the application of the Range of Variables in practice. However, assessment in the workplace or through simulation should address all essential skills and knowledge across the Range of Variables Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers may be required to operate in situations that do not constitute "usual practice" due to lack of resources, remote locations and community needs. As a result, they may need to possess more competencies than described by "usual practice circumstances" Under all circumstances, the employer must enable the worker to function within the prevailing legislative framework |
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Multi -disciplinary health care teams may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable