The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Apply knowledge of the mental health sector
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Demonstrate basic knowledge of mental health organisations and services Completed |
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Reflect an understanding of different service approaches in mental health in work Completed |
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Apply basic knowledge of common mental health issues and associated signs and symptoms Completed |
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Apply basic knowledge of how to respond appropriately to changes in mental health and mental distress and to report appropriately Completed |
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Clarify statutory requirements and duty of care responsibilities applying to own work, including role, responsibilities, accountabilities and potential consequences of own actions Completed |
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Establish appropriate working relationships with consumers who are living with mental health issues
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Demonstrate and apply understanding of and commitment to a consumer's right to self define and direct their own recovery Completed |
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Use strategies to ensure all contacts with consumers reflect appropriate expression of value systems and consideration of emotional impact of intervention Completed |
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Use appropriate communication and relationship building processes to facilitate strong positive relationships Completed |
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Discuss with the consumer possibilities and options for responding to their needs and determine and prioritise preferred action Completed |
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Respond promptly and supportively to consumers in distress or crisis, respecting the consumer's wishes to the extent possible in the circumstances, and in accordance with organisation policies and procedures Completed |
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Work in collaboration with consumer and their support network to routinely ensure that: Completed |
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the consumer's desires, preferences, experiences, knowledge and life skills directly influence the nature and type of services provided |
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the consumer's needs and goals are met |
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individual and cultural differences are addressed |
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potential barriers and challenges to achieving positive outcomes are identified and appropriately resolved |
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appropriate levels of consultation are implemented |
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relevant information is collected
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Consistently comply with statutory requirements and duty of care responsibilities Completed |
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Clarify the needs and issues of consumers
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Identify and document consumer's current needs, wants and preferences Completed |
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Discuss with the consumer their abilities to address their own needs and aspirations and identify support they require Completed |
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Provide non-clinical services to meet consumer aspirations and needs
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In collaboration with the consumer, consider their experience, knowledge, skills and abilities and ensure these are taken into account in determining strategies to address the impact of their mental distress Completed |
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In consultation with the consumer, facilitate the use of appropriate strategies, services and resources Completed |
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Negotiate short and long term strategies and implement as appropriate Completed |
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Provide services in a manner which supports and encourages independence and consumer self direction Completed |
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Follow organisation policy and procedures particularly in relation to consumer and carer rights, best practice principles, record keeping, confidentiality and privacy Completed |
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Review progress and effectiveness of strategies with consumer, supervisor and others as appropriate Completed |
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Acknowledge limits of own knowledge, abilities and work role and make appropriate referral to other services as required in accordance with organisation policies Completed |
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Seek emergency assistance as required Completed |
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Apply self-care strategies
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Maintain a positive work life balance Completed |
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Regularly seek and undertake supervision and peer support Completed |
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Demonstrate awareness of strategies to address personal physical and emotional needs and apply as appropriate Completed |
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Undertake debriefing and seek access to employee assistance programs as required Completed |
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