Skill set Outline
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Mental Health Co-existing Needs Skill Set
Mental Health Co-existing Needs Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
CHCSS00102
CHCSS00102
State Code
AD295
AD295
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
08/12/2015
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
290
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 08/12/2015 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set reflects the skill requirements for support workers providing services to clients with co-existing needs, including both mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues.
This skill set has been endorsed by industry as suitable for individuals who:
- hold a qualification at Certificate IV level or higher in alcohol and other drugs, mental health or related field
or
- have skills equivalent to the qualification requirement validated through a recognition of prior learning process
or
- have substantial industry experience, on the job training and development along with supervisor assessment of capacity.
Units
CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCMHS010 Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity
CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
This skill set has been endorsed by industry as suitable for individuals who:
- hold a qualification at Certificate IV level or higher in alcohol and other drugs, mental health or related field
or
- have skills equivalent to the qualification requirement validated through a recognition of prior learning process
or
- have substantial industry experience, on the job training and development along with supervisor assessment of capacity.
Units
CHCMHS004 Work collaboratively with the care network and other services
CHCMHS005 Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
CHCMHS010 Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity
CHCMHS011 Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing
Pathway Information
These units provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package, including the CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Nil.
Target Group
This skill set is for workers with existing experience or qualifications in alcohol and other drugs, mental health or related fields seeking to broaden or deepen their skills.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the CHC Community Services Training Package meet industry requirements for providing services to clients with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVB59 | CHCMHS011 | Assess and promote social, emotional and physical wellbeing | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AVB60 | CHCMHS010 | Implement recovery oriented approaches to complexity | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AVB65 | CHCMHS005 | Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AVB66 | CHCMHS004 | Work collaboratively with the care network and other services | 70 | Unit of competency |
