Course Title: Work with people with mental health issues
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2017
Course Code: OHTH5919C
Course Title: Work with people with mental health issues
School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5331 - Diploma of Youth Work
Course Contact: Dianne Mackey
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4454
Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 80
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
In this course you will develop skills and knowledge required to establish relationships and clarify needs, in order to work collaboratively with young people who are living with mental health issues. It focuses on the skills needed by youth support workers who work in contexts outside the mental health sector, but come into contact with young people with mental health issues.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues |
Element: |
1. Establish respectful relationships with people with mental health issues |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Communicate in a way that develops and maintains respect, hope, trust and self-direction 1.2 Work in a way that reflects and prioritises the person’s right to self define and direct their own recovery 1.3 Recognise and respect the person’s social, cultural and spiritual differences 1.4 Support the person to understand and exercise their rights 1.5 Maintain confidentiality and privacy of the person within organisation policy and protocols |
Element: |
2. Determine the needs of people with mental health issues |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Gather and interpret information about the person’s needs from the person and other agreed sources 2.2 Identify and discuss with the person services and strategies that support empowerment and recovery 2.3 Support the person to express their own identity and preferences and avoid imposing own values and attitudes 2.4 Identify duty of care and dignity of risk considerations in collaboration with the person |
Element: |
3. Work with people with mental health issues to meet aspirations and needs |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Provide support that facilitates progress towards the person’s goals in collaboration with the person and their care network 3.2 Work in ways that uphold the person’s rights 3.3 Adapt service delivery within organisation policies and procedures to meet the person’s specific needs and requirements 3.4 Document interactions and services according to organisation policy and procedures 3.5 Respond promptly and supportively to people experiencing distress or crisis 3.6 Work within the limits of own knowledge, abilities and work role and make referrals to other services as indicated by the person’s 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.
Details of Learning Activities
This course learning activities will be supported and complimented by RMIT’s on line learning management tool “Blackboard. Other essential learning activities take place during the workshops, students will also be required to undertake independent studies. Learning activities students will undertake in the workshops are:
- Class discussion
- Documentary viewing and discussion
- Guest speaker
- Group work projects
- Questioning
Teaching Schedule
Class |
Topic |
Content |
Elements of Competency |
Assessment |
1
|
Introduction to Mental Health in Youth context
|
Review Mental Health First Aid Training from semester 1 and its relation to CHCMHS001 History of Mental Health Mental health issues Mental Health sector Developmental Disabilities Mental Health First Aid- (TBA if not completed in semester one) |
1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5
|
|
2
|
|
Mental State Examination (MSE) Mental health issues and understanding of signs, symptoms and associated stigma Relationship building Collaborative practice |
2.1,2.2, |
|
3
|
Needs and issues of consumers And
Non- clinical services |
Consumers’ right/ability to self-define and direct their own recovery Principles of duty of care Impact on mental health, stigma, discrimination, self -esteem, motivation, daily living, self-care and relationships Identifying the needs and choices of a young person for recovery, and accessing appropriate services Review of assessment one - answering questions about working with a young person with mental health issues |
2.3,2.4 |
Assessment two: answering questions about working with a young person with mental health issues |
4
|
Crisis response and Self- care |
Use of language The Referral process - accessing services The implications of verbal non-verbal communication Rights and responsibilities of workers and consumers
|
2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4 |
Assessment three: Case management skills for working with young people with mental health issues including communicating effectively and accessing appropriate services |
5
|
Case Studies Assessment |
Diagnoses process Relevant policy/ procedure The importance of supervision Risk management – risk plans Report writing and documentation Case studies assessment continued Case management |
3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5 |
Assessment three: Case management skills for working with young people with mental health issues including communicating effectively and accessing appropriate services |
6
|
Role plays Case management |
Mental health role plays Case management documentation |
3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5 |
|
7
|
Role plays Case management |
Mental health role plays |
3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5 |
Assessment four: Work place simulation role play, establishing rapport with a young person with mental health issues, planning for recovery, accessing appropriate services Feedback and reflection |
8 |
Bringing it all together |
Mental health role plays Case review and referral processes
|
3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5 |
Assessment four: Work place simulation role play, establishing rapport with a young person with mental health issues, planning for recovery, accessing appropriate services Feedback and reflection |
9 |
Review of learning |
Review key concepts, check for gaps in knowledge Complete assessment tasks Identifying own strengths and areas for development |
|
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will be provided with the resources and tools for learning in this course. These resources will also be provided in Blackboard. They include recommended texts, relevant learning materials from subject experts and websites, DVD’s, class notes, case studies.
Overview of Assessment
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive written feedback on all assessment (refer to MyRMIT for assessment criteria).
Assessments will include:
Assessment |
Assessment Type |
Assessment one |
Mental Health First Aid Certificate (in class) |
Assessment two |
(a) Questions and answers in response to a case study working with young people with mental health issues |
Assessment three | (b) Case management skills for working with young people with mental health issues |
Assessment four | (c) Work place simulation role play, feedback and reflection |
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 coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
A student charter http://www.rmit.edu.au/about/studentcharter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=c15i3ciaq8ca
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive written feedback on all assessment (refer to MyRMIT for assessment criteria).
Assessment |
Assessment Type |
Word limit or equivalent |
Assessment one |
Mental Health First Aid Certificate (in class) |
n/a |
Assessment two |
(a) Questions and answers in response to a case study about working with young people with mental health issues |
500 – 800 words |
Assessment three |
(b) Case management skills -
|
400-800 words |
Assessment four |
(c) Work place simulation role play on establishing rapport and identifying the needs of a young person, accessing services, feedback and reflection 300 words |
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.
Other Information
Cover Sheet for Submissions You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed
sheet acknowledges that you are aware of implications of plagiarism.
Attendance It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain
the competency.
Applying for an Extension
Extension of time for assessment tasks may be granted where circumstances beyond your control prevent submission by the published due date. Speak with
your teacher or course coordinator regarding applying for an extension.
Applying for Special Consideration
If you are seeking an extension of more than seven calendar days (from the original due date) you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form,
preferably prior to, but no later than two working days after the official due date. Late applications will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances. For
information about Special Consideration and how to apply, see:
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
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Plagiarism and Collusion
Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct, and are forms of cheating. You are reminded that cheating, whether by
fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or
creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the
University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral presentations.
Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Plagiarism is not acceptable.
Examples of plagiarism include:
Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to
books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas
or themes without proper citation;Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;Copying or submitting whole or parts of
computer files without acknowledging their source;Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;Copying a whole or any part of
another student's work; andSubmitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another
person to plagiarise or to copy your own work is also an offence
For further information, please see the RMIT Plagiarism Policy – http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1 (unresolved)
– and the RMIT Student Conduct Regulations – http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=r7a7an6qug93
Plagiarism and Collusion
Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct, and are forms of cheating. You are reminded that cheating, whether by
fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or
creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the
University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data, and oral presentations.
Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. Plagiarism is not acceptable.
Examples of plagiarism include:
Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or unpublished, which could include but is not limited to
books, journals, reports, theses, websites, conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas
or themes without proper citation;Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;Copying or submitting whole or parts of
computer files without acknowledging their source;Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;Copying a whole or any part of
another student's work; andSubmitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another
person to plagiarise or to copy your own work is also an offence
For further information, please see the RMIT Plagiarism Policy – http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=sg4yfqzod48g1 (unresolved)
– and the
RMIT Student Conduct Regulations – http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=r7a7an6qug93
Plagiarism Software
The originality verification software Turnitin may be used in this course. For details, see: http://www.turnitin.com
Complaints Procedure:
RMIT University is committed to providing a harmonious study and work environment for all students and staff. The University recognises your right to raise
concerns about academic, administrative or support services without recrimination and has policies and procedures to assist in the resolution of complaints.
Most issues are resolved at the local level and you are encouraged to take steps to resolve your issue locally. The student complaint procedure details steps
to take if your problem is not resolved or you believe the response you received is unreasonable.
Student Complaints Policy: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/studentcomplaintspolicy
Student complaints Procedure: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=i1lexipvjt22
Student Complaints Form: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/v4ujvmyojugxz.pd
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