Course Title: Work with people with mental health issues

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2017

Course Code: OHTH5925C

Course Title: Work with people with mental health issues

School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4352 - Certificate IV in Youth Work

Course Contact: Dianne Mackay

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 unit students will develop the skills and knowledge required to establish relationships, clarify needs, and then work collaboratively with people who are living 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’s 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, and you will also be required to undertake independent studies. Some learning activities that you may be required to undertake are:

class exercises to review discussions/lectures
responses to case studies
workplace simulations and role plays of youth work practice
workshops
group projects
peer learning
guest lecture/presentation
peer teaching and class presentations
group discussion
research
independent project based work
group activities/projects

Teaching Schedule

Class	Topic	Content	Assessment Due Dates
1	Introduction to Mental Health in Youth context	Review MHFA training from semester 1 and its relation to the unit History of Mental Health Mental health Issues Mental Health Sector Developmental Disabilities	Assessment task one: Mental Health First Aid Certificate (completed)
2	Mental Health in Youth practice	Mental State Examination Mental health issues and understanding of signs, symptoms and associated stigma Relationship building Collaborative practice
3	Mental Health in Youth practice	As above
4	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
5		As above
6	Crisis response and Self- care	Use of language The Referral process The implications of verbal non-verbal communication Rights and responsibilities of workers and consumers
7	Diagnosis and risk management	Diagnoses process Relevant policy/ procedure The importance of supervision Risk management – risk plans Report writing and documentation
8	Assessment	Assessment Task 2: Questions and answers in response to case studies provided.	Assessment task 2
9	Case management	Case management - documenting working with young people with mental health issues	Assessment Task 3: case management skills
10	Case review	Case management - documenting working with young people with mental health issues Case review and referral processes	Assessment Task 3: case management skills
11	Case review	Case management - documenting working with young people with mental health issues Case review and referral processes	Assessment Task 3: case management skills
9	Role plays Case management	Mental health role plays	Assessment Task 4: In groups of three (3) develop a role play scenario.
10	Role plays Case management	Mental health role plays continued.	As above
11	Bringing it all together	Guest speaker – agency visit
13	Bringing it all together	Working with young people with mental health issues
14	Review of learning	Review key concepts, check for gaps in knowledge Identifying own strengths and areas for development

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Resources will be provided in class, in Blackboard and from the library

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.
Assessment three	(b) Case management skills
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

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.	500 – 800 words
Assessment three	(b) Case management skills - Establishing rapport with a young person Completing an intake/assessment form Completing a referral form Writing case notes Reviewing your plans with the young person and other workers when needed	400-800 words
Assessment four	(c) Work place simulation role play, feedback and reflection 300 words

Assessment Matrix

You 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.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students

Cover Sheet for Submissions

You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of work submitted in hardcopy. For every piece of work submitted online you will complete an e-Declaration. The signed cover sheet or e-Declaration acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.

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 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

Assessment Appeals

If you believe your assessment result or final result is wrong please contact the course coordinator and provide the reason why you think your result is incorrect. Valid reasons for seeking a review of results include:

a) You believe an error has occurred in the calculation of the grade; or,
b) You believe the assessment did not comply with criteria published in the Course Guide; or,
c) You believe the assessment did not comply with University Policies on Assessment (i.e. an error in process has occurred).

Full details of the procedure (including appeals procedure) can be located at this RMIT site: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/academic#assessment

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity means honesty and responsibility in scholarship through respecting the work of others whilst having the freedom to build new insights, new knowledge and ideas. RMIT University upholds the values of academic integrity as fundamental to the scholarship undertaken by all members of its community. Whenever you refer to another person’s research or ideas (either by directly quoting or paraphrasing them) you must acknowledge your source.

If you are even in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic integrity website: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity

The RMIT library provides tools to assist with your referencing http://www1.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing

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; and
Submitting 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.pdf

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