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Provide responsible care to people with a mental health problem and/or condition

Provide responsible care to people with a mental health problem and/or condition

Unit of competency
National Code
CSCOFM013
State Code
AUZ08
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/12/2015
Field of Education
060305 - Mental Health Nursing
Original Release Date
17/12/2015
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills required to communicate effectively with people who have mental health problems/conditions.This unit applies to those working in a custodial or community correctional services context who are responsible for the supervision of people with a mental health problem and/or condition. With contextualisation this unit may apply to those working in other environments.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to interaction with offenders and use of support services.Those undertaking this unit work independently using support from mostly familiar resources. The role involves routine tasks with a number of familiar and less familiar steps.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain knowledge of mental health
  • 1.1 Use organisational resources to maintain current knowledge of common mental health conditions.
  • 1.2 Recognise symptoms of mental health conditions.
2. Communicate effectively with people who have mental health problems/ conditions
  • 2.1 Listen and respond appropriately to people in a non-judgemental manner.
  • 2.2 Communicate and build rapport with people with mental health problems/conditions.
  • 2.3 Use interpersonal skills while working with people experiencing mental health conditions.
  • 2.4 Manage behaviours associated with mental health conditions in consultation with appropriate professionals.
  • 2.5 Assist people with mental health conditions.
3. Monitor and refer people with mental health problems/ conditions
  • 3.1 Establish and maintain networks with internal and external mental health service providers.
  • 3.2 Monitor and report behavioural changes of people with mental health conditions.
  • 3.3 Refer people with mental health conditions to appropriate services.
  • 3.4 Maintain support of people with mental health conditions.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC781 CSCOFM310 Provide responsible care to people with a mental health problem and or condition Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEJ23 CSCOFM042 Provide responsible care to offenders with a mental health condition Unit of competency