Elements and Performance Criteria
- Work within the context of the mental health sector
- Demonstrate consideration of the historical context of the sector in all work
- Demonstrate consideration of the changing social, political and economic context in all work
- Clarify and work within individual, team and multi-disciplinary work roles and structures, using collaborative approaches to work in the mental health sector, including contribution of consumer workers
- Apply knowledge of the mental health sector
- Apply basic knowledge of the current issues and different models of work which impact on the sector
- Apply basic knowledge of the historical and social context of the mental health sector
- Apply basic knowledge of the political and economic context of the mental health sector
- In collecting information about the mental health sector, consider and apply appropriately views of relevant key stakeholders and representatives
- Demonstrate commitment to the central philosophies of the mental health sector
- Demonstrate consideration and understanding of the underpinning values and philosophy of the sector in all work undertaken
- Demonstrate commitment to access and equity principles in all work in the sector
- Ensure clients participate in all aspects of service planning and support activities
- Identify and take into account personal values and attitudes regarding mental health and illness when planning and implementing all work activities
- Demonstrate an understanding of the range of mental health service options
- Identify the range of mental health service options
- Demonstrate consideration and understanding of the contribution of different service options to the recovery process
- Identify broad job requirements in different service options
- Demonstrate consideration of the role of other health and community service providers in supporting a consumer in the recovery process