CHCMHS005 — Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues

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What an assessment for CHCMHS005 must cover

70 assessable components: 5 elements (26 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 43 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Assess capacity to provide support to a person with co-existing mental health and AOD issues

1.1Recognise and respond to signs indicating that a person may have co-existing mental health and AOD issues
1.2Identify own service provision and possible agency programs or interventions suitable for a person with dual diagnosis
1.3Assess the impact and nature of co-existing conditions on the person, including their social, financial and legal status
1.4Work with the person to understand their readiness, motivation, priorities and goals for recovery in relation to both their mental health and alcohol and other drug issues
1.5Research or consult with specialist services, as needed, to gather additional specific information about the relevant AOD substances and their interactions or possible impacts on someone with mental health issues

2 Work collaboratively to provide support services to address co-existing issues

2.1Build an effective working relationship with the person
2.2Discuss with the person their existing services and supports, and their perspective on collaboration or coordination across services
2.3Gather and review information on available service options and approaches with the person
2.4Support person to make informed decisions about approaches, including resources and services
2.5Develop and document a plan with the person that reflects choices made
2.6Work collaboratively with the person to facilitate the implementation of appropriate strategies, services and resources

3 Facilitate links to further care

3.1Identify issues that are outside the scope of the service and/or the scope of the worker
3.2Collaboratively identify appropriate service and other support options with the person
3.3Support positive decision making to assist the person to make informed choices about recovery options
3.4Work collaboratively with the person to determine referral options, and responsibilities and consents required
3.5Make referrals in consultation with the person and in line with organisation protocols
3.6Follow up and evaluate referrals to ensure they have been effective

4 Collaborate with the person to minimise risk

4.1Work collaboratively with the person to proactively identify potential risks to safety of person, workers and others
4.2Prevent risks by identifying triggers, strategies to manage risks and contingency options
4.3Use evidence based de-escalation techniques, conflict resolution and negotiation skills to manage conflict
4.4Identify emergency situations and seek immediate assistance
4.5Comply with laws, relevant ethical guidelines and policy requirements that affect duty of care and dignity of risk

5 Review and report on support provided

5.1Develop and maintain records of services provided, decisions made and follow up actions in collaboration with the person
5.2Communicate relevant information to work colleagues and other people working with the person, with the persons consent
5.3Reflect on own role in providing support and use learning to enhance future practice
5.4Seek advice, supervision and debriefing from workplace supervisor based on identified needs

Performance evidence

worked collaboratively to provide services to at least 3 people with co-existing mental illness and AOD issues

Knowledge evidence

values, philosophies and service delivery models of the AOD and mental health sectors, their similarities and differences
holistic and strength based approaches
recovery and recovery oriented practice
harm minimisation
power relations and dynamics, including empowerment/disempowerment, language
access, equity, rights based practice and social justice
dignity of risk
legal and ethical considerations (international, national, state/territory and local) for dealing with people with co-existing issues, and how these are applied in organisations and individual practice
codes of practice
discrimination
dignity of risk
duty of care
human rights
informed consent
mandatory reporting
practice standards
privacy, confidentiality and disclosure
policy frameworks
records management
rights and responsibilities of workers, employers and individuals accessing the service
specific mental health/AOD legislation and its impact on individual workers
work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations
children in the workplace
work health and safety
safety and risk management considerations and strategies
identification
prevention
minimisation strategies
evidence based de-escalation techniques, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
substances and AOD work
common types of illegal and legal substances, including medications, tobacco and caffeine
harms, including common impacts of long-term use
common signs and symptoms of use, dependency and withdrawal
different models of approach, including harm minimisation and abstinence
drug tolerance
relapse prevention strategies
basic knowledge and general understanding of interactions between common types of mental health medications and other substances
interactions and risk factors between common types of mental health medications and other substances
evidence-based mental health practice including National practice standards for the mental health workforce
role and use of standard screening tools to identify co-existing mental health/AOD issues
available services and support strategies appropriate to those with co-existing issues, including those beyond AOD and mental health
techniques and processes for developing, documenting and implementing a plan of action to address co-existing issues
models of change and basic principles of motivational interviewing

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Questions about assessing CHCMHS005

What does an assessment tool for CHCMHS005 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CHCMHS005 needs to address all 70 unit components: 5 elements with 26 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 43 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for CHCMHS005?

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