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.
Pathways Information
These units provide credit towards a range of qualifications in the CHC Community Services Training Package, including the CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health.
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
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Nil
Skill Set Requirements
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.
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.