MHSC8019 Clinical Case Management 1A

2015

4.5

1 x 1-day workshop once-only
1 x 3-day intensive workshop once-only
1 x 8-hour independent study weekly

1 Admission into GCHMS-Graduate Certificate in Health (Mental Health Sciences)
1a Admission into GDPMHS-Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Sciences
1b Admission into MMHS-Master of Mental Health Sciences
2 ^ 2 of MHSC8021, MHSC8020
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b) and 2)

MHSC8003A has been successfully completed

Assignments; Critiques of recorded therapy sessions undertaken with clients presenting with anxiety and depressive disorders; Attendance and participation in a three day intensive lecture series; Attendance to all compliance and placement requirements.

This topic aims to familiarise students with the steps involved in working with clients presenting for assessment and treatment in the context of high prevalence disorders for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Students will have the opportunity to observe, listen and practice clinical techniques and processes necessary to undertake an effective CBT approach. Students will become informed about the processes involved in assessing, problem definition, goal setting, treatment and relapse prevention with clients who have anxiety and other mental health conditions. Students will be required to produce documentation and data collection used in all aspects of assessment and treatment when providing a CBT intervention. They will be required to show a high degree of interpersonal skills, knowledge and comprehension in the area of anxiety and related disorders and learn how to communicate effectively with other professionals. Students will be expected to understand the ethical and legal issues related to working with clients in a mental health setting. Students will gain a basic understanding of all aspects of assessment and treatment in the area of CBT with clients who are experiencing mental health issues particularly in the areas of anxiety and related disorders.

The aim of this topic is to:

• (1) gain an understanding and practical experience of case management that is grounded in Behavioural Cognitive Psychotherapy model within the context of community based, client-centred services

• (2) gain an understanding and practical experience of a variety of mental health and Behavioural Cognitive assessment processes, in particular those approaches relevant to assessment of anxiety disorders

• (3) develop knowledge, skill and personal qualities in applying and interpreting relevant assessment processes with clients presenting with anxiety and related disorders

• (4) developing the knowledge and skill to develop individual Behavioural Psychotherapy management plans with anxiety disorder clients, and assume the role of primary therapist with this client group

• (5) to develop skill and understanding in the principles of clinical communication, networking and advocacy.

Students will be able to:

• Recognise and assess high prevalence mental health disorders utilising a CBT framework as provided during intensive.

• Demonstrate competency in the decision-making process involved in selecting a treatment plan for clients with anxiety and depression.

• Maintain a high quality of communication with other professionals; managing treatment in the context of multi-agency care, being aware of related legal and ethical issues.

• Demonstrate an awareness of appropriate discharge and follow-up procedures.

• Collect and record information regarding treatment in a clear and systematic format utilising appropriate clinical documents.