Course Title: Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2024

Course Code: HWSS6089C

Course Title: Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4425 - Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

Course Contact: Jennifer Furby

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8310

Course Contact Email: jennifer.furby@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 90

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 skills and knowledge required to assess capacity to support people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues and to work collaboratively to provide support and facilitate links to other services.

This unit applies to work with people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs (AOD) assessments in a range of community services work contexts.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues

Element:

1. Assess capacity to provide support to a person with co-existing mental health and AOD issues

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Recognise and respond to signs indicating that a person may have co-existing mental health and AOD issues

1.2 Identify own service provision and possible agency programs or interventions suitable for a person with dual diagnosis

1.3 Assess the impact and nature of co-existing conditions on the person, including their social, financial and legal status

1.4 Work with the person to understand their readiness, motivation, priorities and goals for recovery in relation to both their mental health and alcohol and other drug issues

1.5 Research or consult with specialist services, as needed, to gather additional specific information about the relevant AOD substances and their interactions or possible impacts on someone with mental health issues

Element:

2. Work collaboratively to provide support services to address co-existing issues

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Build an effective working relationship with the person

2.2 Discuss with the person their existing services and supports, and their perspective on collaboration or coordination across services

2.3 Gather and review information on available service options and approaches with the person

2.4 Support person to make informed decisions about approaches, including resources and services

2.5 Develop and document a plan with the person that reflects choices made

2.6 Work collaboratively with the person to facilitate the implementation of appropriate strategies, services and resources

Element:

3. Facilitate links to further care

Performance Criteria:


3.1 Identify issues that are outside the scope of the service and/or the scope of the worker

3.2 Collaboratively identify appropriate service and other support options with the person

3.3 Support positive decision making to assist the person to make informed choices about recovery options

3.4 Work collaboratively with the person to determine referral options, and responsibilities and consents required

3.5 Make referrals in consultation with the person and in line with organisation protocols

3.6 Follow up and evaluate referrals to ensure they have been effective

Element:

4. Collaborate with the person to minimise risk

Performance Criteria:


4.1 Work collaboratively with the person to proactively identify potential risks to safety of person, workers and others

4.2 Prevent risks by identifying triggers, strategies to manage risks and contingency options

4.3 Use evidence based de-escalation techniques, conflict resolution and negotiation skills to manage conflict

4.4 Identify emergency situations and seek immediate assistance

4.5 Comply with laws, relevant ethical guidelines and policy requirements that affect duty of care and dignity of risk

Element:

5. Review and report on support provided

Performance Criteria:


5.1 Develop and maintain records of services provided, decisions made and follow up actions in collaboration with the person

5.2 Communicate relevant information to work colleagues and other people working with the person, with the persons consent

5.3 Reflect on own role in providing support and use learning to enhance future practice

5.4 Seek advice, supervision and debriefing from workplace supervisor based on identified needs

 

Learning Outcomes


This course is structured to provide students with the optimum learning experience in order to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to effectively in the above elements.  


Details of Learning Activities

Classes where information is shared through talks and group discussions, and exercises are conducted to apply learning. Time in class, will also be spent working on applied assessment tasks.


Teaching Schedule

Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues

 

Week

Semester 2: 2024

Topic

 

Assessment

WEEK 1

 

 
  • Coexisting conditions 
  • Stages of behaviour change 
  • AOD and mental health 
  • Building relationships 

 

 

 

 

WEEK 2
  • Communication 
  • Preparing for an assessment 
  • Identifying existing supports 
  • Assessment and screening tools 
  • Services and supports 
  • Self-determination, empowerment and self-advocacy 
  • Developing a plan to support the client 

 

WEEK 3
  • Referrals and service matching 
  • Risks and potential triggers 
  • Safety plans 

 

Week 4
  • Laws and ethical guidelines 
  • Harm minimisation 
  • Sharing information 

 

Week 5
  • Supervision and debriefing 
  • Reflective practice 

 

Week 6

Assessment Preparation

  • Practice Assessment Task 2 Role Plays and Written Task
  • Assessment 1: Knowledge Questions

 

Week 7

Assessment Task 2 – Role Plays 

  • Completing assessment role plays  

Assessment Task 1 Due

Week 8

Assessment Task 2 – Role Plays 

  • Completing assessment role plays  

 

Week 9

Assessment Task 2 – Role Plays 

  • Completing assessment role plays  

Assessment Task 2 Written Task Due.

Week 10

Catch up Assessments & Debriefing following Role Plays

 

Week 11

Unit Evaluation, Review and Catch up.

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

 

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops


Overview of Assessment

This unit is part of an integrated program. You must demonstrate critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit.  
 

Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by:  
• Oral or written questioning  
• Oral presentations  
• Assignments and projects  
• Direct observation of work practice  
 

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.  

Regular attendance is necessary. 

You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required knowledge and skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator. 

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 Co-ordinator or the Equitable Learning Services team if you would like to find out more.   

Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.   


Assessment Tasks

There are two assessment tasks

 

Assessment 1: Knowledge question - Students provide responses short answer questions to demonstrate their learning and knowledge of this unit.

 

Assessment 2. Role Plays  - Students are required to demonstrate their skills and learning interacting and assessing needs of three clients and completing documentation.


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix is in Canvas, at the end of each assessment task.

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

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