Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification covers workers who provide a range of community services focusing on:
- Rehabilitation and support for people affected by mental illness and psychiatric disability
- Implementing community based activities focusing on mental health, mental illness and psychiatric disability, and
- Mental health promotion work.
Work may focus on engaging people with mental illness in community participation, prevention of relapse and promotion of recovery through programs such as residential rehabilitation, work in clinical settings, home based outreach and centre-based programs delivered by community based non-government organisations. This work may also involve supported employment and programmed respite care.
This qualification:
- Defines the knowledge and skills required by support workers and case workers who work autonomously under broad guidance
- Refers to specific knowledge of mental health issues and appropriate intervention processes applied in residential and community based settings.
Occupational titles may include:
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Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 15 units are required for award of this qualification including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
CHCAOD402B Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector
CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
CHCMH401A Work effectively in mental health settings
CHCMH402A Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes
CHCMH403A Establish and maintain communication and relationships to support the recovery process
CHCMH404A Conduct assessment and planning as part of the recovery process
CHCMH405A Work collaboratively to support recovery process
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes
Group A electives - one unit must be selected for this qualification
One of the following units must be selected for this qualification.
CHCCS514A Recognise and respond to individuals at risk
CHCCS521A Assess and respond to individuals at risk of suicide
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking mental health work need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Community Services Training Package.
Other relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with specified Packaging Rules. The following grouping of relevant electives is provided to facilitate selection and does not necessarily reflect workplace requirements. Electives may be selected from one or more groups. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address specific workplace needs.
Alcohol and other drugs work
CHCAOD408A Assess needs of clients with alcohol and /or other drugs issues
CHCAOD409D Provide alcohol and /or other drug withdrawal services
CHCAOD411A Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drug issues
Addressing complex needs
CHCAOD510A Work effectively with clients with complex alcohol and /or other drugs issues
CHCCS401B Facilitate responsible behaviour
CHCCS416A Assess and provide services for clients with complex needs
CHCCS504A Provide services to clients with complex needs
CHCLLN403A Identify clients with language , literacy and numeracy needs and respond effectively
CHCMH408B Provide interventions to meet the needs of consumers with mental health and AOD issues
CHCMH411A Work with people with mental health issues
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
Work in residential settings
CHCCS305B Assist clients with medication (Note pre -requisite HLTAP301B)
CHCCS419B Provide support services to clients
HLTAP301B Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
HLTCSD306C Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour
Outreach and home based work
CHCAD401D Advocate for clients
CHCCH410A Manage and maintain tenancy agreements and services
CHCCH427A Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCCH427A Work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
CHCCH522A Undertake outreach work
CHCCS403B Provide brief intervention
CHCDIS301B Work effectively with people with a disability
CHCDIS410A Facilitate community participation and inclusion
CHCICS406A Support client self management
CHCICS407A Support positive lifestyle
HLTRAH302B Undertake home visits
Group and community based work
CHCCD402A Develop and provide community education projects
CHCCD404D Develop and implement community programs
CHCCD420A Work to empower Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander communities
CHCCS414A Provide education and support on parenting , health and well being
CHCCS421A Undertake community sector work within own community
CHCICS405A Facilitate groups for individual outcomes
CHCNET404A Facilitate links with other services
CHCPROM401B Share health information
CHCPROM502B Implement health promotion and community intervention
CHCPROM503A Provide community focused promotion and prevention strategies
Working with children , youth and families
CHCCHILD404A Support the rights and safety of children and young people
CHCCS414A Provide education and support on parenting , health and well being
CHCRF402B Provide intervention support to children and families
CHCYTH511B Work effectively with young people and their families
Working with families and carers
CHCCS417A Provide support and care relating to suicide bereavement
CHCCS426A Provide support and care relating to loss and grief
CHCMH409A Facilitate consumer , family and carer participation in the recovery process
Service coordination
CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships
CHCCS503A Develop , implement and review services and programs to meet client needs
CHCORG406B Supervise work
CHCORG423B Maintain quality service delivery
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPOL404A Undertake policy review
First aid
Note : one , two or three first aid units may be required , depending on work role
HLTFA301C Apply first aid
HLTFA302B Provide first aid in remote situation (Note pre -requisite : HLTFA301C)
HLTFA402C Apply advanced first aid (Note pre -requisite : HLTFA301C)
Administration and organisational support
BSBINM201A Process and maintain workplace information
CHCCH426B Support client participation in the organisation
CHCNET402A Establish and maintain effective networks
CHCORG405D Maintain an effective work environment
Financial literacy education electives
CHCFLE301A Work with clients needing financial literacy education
CHCFLE302A Educate clients in fundamental financial literacy skills
CHCFLE303A Educate clients to understand debt and consumer credit
Settlement work electives
CHCSW401A Work effectively with forced migrants
CHCSW402A Undertake bicultural work with forced migrants in Australia
Oral health
CHCOHC303A Use basic oral health screening tools
CHCOHC401A Inform and encourage clients and groups to understand and achieve good oral health
CHCOHC402A Support and encourage clients and groups to learn practical aspects of oral health care
CHCOHC404A Recognise and respond to signs and symptoms that may indicate oral health issues
