Conduct assessment and planning as part of the recovery process

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCMH404A, 'Conduct assessment and planning as part of the recovery process'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Conduct assessment and planning as part of the recovery process' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for intake assessment

1.1 Work collaboratively with the person being assessed to determine possible impact that an assessment might have on them

1.2 Organise an appropriate time and a safe, suitable and comfortable environment for the assessment

1.3 Inform person of the purpose and process of the assessment and confirm their understanding

1.4 Obtain consent from the person where required by organisation policy and procedure

1.5 Confirm the appropriateness of the nature of assessment to the assessment purpose

2. Conduct intake assessment

2.1 Determine person's needs and choices based on appropriate assessment tools and/or processes according to organisation policy and procedures

2.2 Identify requirements for assessment of person's mental state outside job scope and refer to an appropriate mental health professional in a timely manner

2.3 Comply with the organisation's guidelines when conducting the assessment

2.4 Work collaboratively with the client to ensure the assessment is fair, ethical and objective, whilst reflecting the client's perspective and preferences

2.5 Observe the person's level of comfort with the assessment process and suspend assessment, if necessary

2.6 If any risk of harm is identified, take steps to ensure safety of client and self and refer to an appropriate authority in a timely manner

2.7 Record assessment results and prepare and file assessment report according to defined guidelines and organisation policy and procedures

3. Facilitate collaborative planning process

3.1 Use assessment results as a basis for identifying available service and/or referral options

3.2 Explain the purpose of the planning process and discuss the importance of planning collaboratively

3.3 Discuss different planning options with the person to select the most appropriate planning option

3.4 Work with the person to determine their readiness for the development of activities to support a recovery plan

3.5 Work with the person to determine stakeholders to be included in the planning process and the logistical requirements of planning

3.6 Identify and organise necessary background material and provide to relevant stakeholders

4. Develop a recovery plan

4.1 Conduct planning session in a manner that respects the person as their own expert, fosters their strengths and promotes their participation, giving them control of their lives

4.2 Work collaboratively with the person to determine their goals for recovery and elements of risk that may be associated with achieving them

4.3 Work collaboratively with the person to identify strategies to achieve identified goals and remove or reduce identified risk

4.4 Clearly record the planning activities and document plan as a basis for evaluation of its effectiveness

4.5 Provide feedback on outcomes of the planning process to relevant stakeholders

5. Facilitate ongoing relevance of service activities to the recovery plan

5.1 Provide information and training to assist the person to monitor their plan

5.2 Respond to reports of variation in the person's circumstances that could affect the support requirements

5.3 Work collaboratively with the person and relevant others to make any required adjustments to the plan

6. Complete documentation

6.1 Comply with the organisation's reporting requirements in relation to assessment and planning processes

6.2 Complete documentation according to organisation policy and protocols

6.3 Maintain documentation in a manner consistent with reporting requirements

6.4 File documentation according to organisation policy and protocols


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCMH404A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC40408 - Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work
  • CHC50408 - Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol, other drugs and mental health)
  • CHC50208 - Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol and other drugs)
  • CHC40508 - Certificate IV in Mental Health
  • CHC50308 - Diploma of Community Services (Mental health)