Unit of competency Outline

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Provide interventions to meet the needs of consumers with mental health and AOD issues

Provide interventions to meet the needs of consumers with mental health and AOD issues

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCMH408C
State Code
WC943
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/08/2014
Field of Education
061309 - Community Health
Original Release Date
12/08/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required by workers who provide immediate and ongoing support and interventions for consumers with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues drawing on a range of models and techniques supported by evidence
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Support consumers with a dual diagnosis
  • 1.1 Identify consumers who may have co-existing mental health and AOD issues
  • 1.2 Assess the impact and nature of co-existing conditions on individual consumers, including their social and legal status
  • 1.3 Implement and support models of rehabilitation for dual diagnosis consumers
2. Identify, liaise with and support available services to address co-existing morbidity issues
  • 2.1 Identify and apply own service provision and agency interventions that address co-morbidity
  • 2.2 Support other available services to address consumer with dual diagnosis
  • 2.3 Directly support services commonly accessed by dual diagnosis clients to improve practice
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.


Dual diagnosis refers to:
Consumers with co-existing mental health and AOD diagnoses


Working with consumers will be carried out within requirements established by:
Relevant legislation and statutory requirements
International conventions relating to the rights of individuals
Organisation policy and codes of conduct
Relevant program standards
Professional association codes of conduct and ethical and ethical positions
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Competency must be demonstrated in a real work environment
Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over contexts applicable to the work environment
Consistency in performance should consider the work environment, worker's role and responsibilities in the workplace


Access and equity considerations:
All workers in community services should be aware of access, equity and human rights issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities


Context of and specific resources for assessment:
This unit can be assessed independently, however holistic assessment practice with other community services units of competency is encouraged
Assessment of this competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines


Method of assessment:
Competency must be demonstrated in a real work environment
In cases where the learner does not have the opportunity to cover all relevant aspects in the work environment, the remainder should be assessed through realistic simulations, projects, previous relevant experience or oral questioning on 'What if?' scenarios
Assessment of this unit of competence will usually include observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on Essential knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a 'period of time' and/or in a 'number of locations', any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2610 CHCMH408B Provide interventions to meet the needs of consumers with mental health and AOD issues Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVB65 CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues Unit of competency