Course Title: Work effectively in mental health settings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: HWSS5533C
Course Title: Work effectively in mental health settings
School: 365T Global Studies, Soc Sci & Plng
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4264 - Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work
Course Contact : Xenia Girdler
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4660
Course Contact Email:xenia.girdler@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 45
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 knowledge and skills required in the context and across the range of settings where mental health work occurs
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCMH401A Work effectively in mental health settings |
Element: |
Apply knowledge of the mental health sector |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1Apply basic knowledge of the current issues and different models of work which impact on the sector |
Element: |
Demonstrate an understanding of the range of mental health service options |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1Identify the range of mental health service options |
Element: |
Demonstrate commitment to the central philosophies of the mental health sector |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1Demonstrate consideration and understanding of the underpinning values and philosophy of the sector in all work undertaken |
Element: |
Work within the context of mental health sector |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1Demonstrate consideration of the historical context of the sector in all work |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
In this course you will be provided with a range of opportunities to enhance and extend your skills, knowledge and attitude in the field of AOD work. Classes are run three days per week. A detailed timetable is also available on the RMIT website. Most classes run for three hours and are facilitated by recognised professionals in the community services sector and RMIT staff. A variety of learning styles are catered for and learning will take place via interactive experiential tasks combined with more didactic theory based exercises. All in-class learning will compliment the practical placement competent of this course where you are required to complete a total of two hundred (200) hours over the course of the year. There will also be two course-related field trips - Arradale psychiatric institution and Dax Collection gallery - scheduled in March. These trips are intended to provide you with important insight into the socio-political and historical context of the community services sector in Victoria.
All courses and learning activities will be supported and complimented by RMIT’s e-learning tool "Blackboard".
Teaching Schedule
| Day | Time Start | Time End | Course | Date |
| Monday | 1.30pm | 4.30pm | Provide services to clients with complex needs | 19/3/2012, 26/3, 2/4, 16/4, 23/4, 30/4, 21/5 |
| Monday | 6pm | 9pm | Work effectively in the AOD sector |
6/2/2012 - 5/3/2012 |
| Tuesday | 9.30am | 12.30pm | Use targeted communication skills to build relationships |
21/5/2012 - 11/6/2012 |
| Tuesday | 9.30am | 12.30pm | work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |
21/5/2012 - 11/6/2012 |
| Tuesday | 1.30pm | 4.30pm | work effectively in mental health settings |
13/3, 27/3,17/4,24/4, 1/5, 22/5 - 12/6 |
| Wednesday | 9.30am | 12.30pm | work effectively with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness |
18/4, 2/5, 23/5 - 13/6 |
| Wednesday | 1.30pm |
4.30pm | work within legal and ethical framework |
18/4, 2/5, 23/5 - 13/6 |
| Thursday | 9.30am | 4.30pm | Apply advanced first aid |
9/2, 16/2, 1/3, 8/3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
There are a variety of tools used to assess this course including two hundred (200) hours of practical placement providing you with opportunities to develop and demonstrate the skills knowledge and attitude required. Other assessment tasks may involve:
- Short essays where you will be expected to write an answer to a question in detail, and to draw conclusions about issues.
- Class presentation where you will be expected to conduct a brief session in class, to lead discussion and to provide information for other students.
- Participation in class discussions and activities.
- Reflective Journals you will be expected to provide a written record of your experiences during the year - in class and in practical placement.
- Blackboard/On-line assessment you will participate in regular on-line forums, blogging and small assessment tasks.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task One
In small groups you will be required to research and present your findings one two commonly held belief about Mental illness and those who experience it. These misconceptions will be assigned to you. You will be given time in-class to undertake some preliminary work however it is expected you will also work collaboratively outside of class to finalise your presentation.
This assessment task covers essential knowledge and skills within the Units of competency including :
•Facts and myths about mental illness and psychiatric disability
•Impact of stigma
•Importance of social inclusion
Assessment Task Two
The Mental Health Act
Complete this mental health act questionnaire– using the self help guide to the mental health act (link appears below and is also on blackboard) as your reference:
1.How is a mental illness defined under The Mental Health Act (The Act)
2.Give three examples of what is not a mental illness under The Act
3.Provide examples of two (2) ways you may be able to seek help and treatment if you have a mental illness
4.If you have been refused admission to a hospital and you feel this is unfair, what are you entitled to do
5.What does being an Informal Patient mean?
6.What is an Involuntary Treatment Order (ITO)?
7.What are the five (5) criteria for an Involuntary Treatment Order
8.What is a Community Treatment Order (CTO)
9.What is a residence condition and why might it be applied as part of a CTO
10.What can happen, under The Act, if you do not comply with your CTO
11.Provide three (3) principles that mental health services must abide by when providing services to people with mental illness – and explain why these are important to uphold.
12.What does informed consent mean?
13.What is the Mental Health Review Board?
14.Provide the details of three people who may be of assistance if you are unhappy about the mental health service and/or treatment you are receiving.
Assessment Task Three:
In this task you are required to explore and comment on how are people with mental health issues are currently supported in your community in two ways -
•Using the DHS website (http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/services/index.htm) as your primary resource, explore and provide information on the mental health services operating in your region (clinical and non-clinical). In your answer, you need to explain (briefly) what these services do to support people – eg. what needs are being met and how.
•In conclusion, provide a critical analysis of the existing mental health service system in your area – does it adequately meet the needs of people with mental illness or are there gaps which you feel need to be filled.
Assessment Matrix
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