Unit of competency Outline
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Provide brief interventions
Provide brief interventions
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCCCS014
CHCCCS014
State Code
AVC62
AVC62
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
090501 - Social Work
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess intervention needs, and then to implement and monitor brief intervention strategies for people at various stages of the change process.This unit applies to workers in a range of community services contexts.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess the person’s needs
- 1.1 Discuss and determine issues of concern and the person’s stage in the decision to change
- 1.2 Identify resources required to support the brief intervention
- 1.3 Identify and plan appropriate brief intervention strategies to match the person’s needs
2. Use brief intervention strategies
- 2.1 Raise awareness of the health issue with a person who is not contemplating change
- 2.2 Conduct brief motivational interview with a person who is contemplating change and match approach to stage of change
- 2.3 Support the person who expresses motivation to change in exploring choices, setting goals and identifying relapse prevention strategies
- 2.4 Take opportunities to support and encourage a person who has made a change
- 2.5 Identify current needs and sources of assistance, and give support as appropriate for a person who has lapsed or relapsed into prior behaviour
3. Monitor brief intervention activities
- 3.1 Keep notes in the person’s file in accordance with organisation policies and procedures, recording the person’s stage of decision-making on each occasion
- 3.2 Maintain confidentiality and security of information
- 3.3 Regularly review the person’s progress or outcomes, adjust approaches or make referrals according to their needs
- 3.4 Discuss outcomes with the person in an appropriate manner
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC846 | CHCCS403C | Provide brief intervention | Unit of competency |