MHSC8022 Clinical Case Management 1B

2012

4.5

1 x 90-minute tutorial fortnightly
1 x 1-day intensive workshop per semester
1 x 8-hour clinical placement weekly
1 x 90-minute supervised study fortnightly

1 Admission into GDPMHS-Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Sciences
1a Admission into MMHS-Master of Mental Health Sciences
2 1 of MHSC8019, MHSC8003A
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a) and 2)

1 of MHSC8003B, MHSC8033 has been successfully completed

Minimum of two years mental health experience and relevant qualifications.

Assignments; Tutorial Presentation; Oral; Placement

The topic will cover: 1. Treatment Plan/Case Management Plan: Applied to increasingly complex anxiety disorders covers the full process of psychotherapy. Examines applications of rationale, goal setting and individual treatment. 2. Management of a Caseload: Covers the monitoring of clients' progress and working with outcomes, and the students' own delivery of a clinical service. 3. Communication: As in the previous Case Management topic covered will be case notes, clinical documentation, letters and referrals for clients. Standard case summary and formulations of assessments will be practiced via case presentations within group supervision. 4. Multi-Agency Care: Supervisors will discuss and monitor students' awareness of duty of care, medico-legal and ethical issues, appropriate boundaries, responsibilities, appropriate referrals, development of networks, and professional communications. 5. Systematic Intervention: Emphasis on a planned and coordinated approach to intervention to ensure optimal treatment processes and outcomes. 6. Examine a range of Case Management Models as applied within the area of mental health

The aim of this topic is to:

• further the student's understanding and practical experience of case management that is grounded in Behavioural Cognitive Psychotherapy model within the context of community based, client-centred services

• further develop knowledge, practical experience and skill in applying a variety of mental health and Behavioural Cognitive assessment processes, in particular those approaches relevant to assessment of more complex anxiety disorders

• further develop knowledge, skill and personal qualities in applying and interpreting relevant assessment processes with clients who have complex anxiety and related disorders

• expand upon the knowledge and skill to develop individual Behavioural Psychotherapy management plans with more complex anxiety disorders, and assume the role of primary therapist with this client group

• consolidate the student's understanding and practical application in the principles of clinical communication, networking and advocacy

• broaden the student's knowledge of a wider range of clinical and community-based approaches within mental health.

Students will be able to:

• manage a case load of clients referred for assessment and treatment of increasingly complex psychological disorders for which Behavioural Cognitive Psychotherapy is effective.

• manage an individual caseload of 4 cases (inclusive of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and communicate with other professionals appropriately.

• demonstrate competency in the decision-making process involved in selecting a treatment plan for clients with more complex anxiety and related disorders.

• under supervision apply the preparation and planning processes necessary for the optimum conduct of a clinical session, managing a caseload efficiently and cost effectively, maintaining an appropriate level of active clients.

• 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. Apply a systematic planned approach to treatment, within an educative framework actively involving the clients and co-therapists in their own therapy.
• collect and record information regarding treatment in a clear and systematic format.