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NSW Mental Health Services Competency Framework (Draft) Statewide Consultation. Welcome and Overview. History & Alignment Development and Approval Consultation Approach Framework Format Consultation Questions. History & Alignment.
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NSW Mental Health Services Competency Framework (Draft) Statewide Consultation
Welcome and Overview History & Alignment Development and Approval Consultation Approach Framework Format Consultation Questions
History & Alignment • No overarching national competency frameworks for the Australian mental health workforce • NSW CAMHS Competency Framework & the NSW Core Competencies for SMHSOP Community Clinicians • International Activates: • NZ, Let’s get real: Real Skills for people working in MH and addiction • UK, the Capable Practitioner, the Sainsbury Centre • Professional Competencies and Codes of Practice
Development and Approval • The Framework has been developed by the Mental Health Workforce Development Sub-Committee of the Mental Health Program Council. • The purpose of a Competency Framework is to provide a coordinated approach to further developing the knowledge and skills of the mental health workforce and to enhance service provision. • The Framework is intended for use by both new and experienced NSW public sector mental health professionals working in mental health services across the lifespan.
Consultation Approach Cont. • All consultation materials are available on the NSW Health Website, including the Draft Framework and the Written Submission Template • The website allows for an open consultation process where any staff member, consumer or carer can provide input. • Consultation closes on the 28 November 2012.
Framework Format – Part 1 Overview • Introduction • Background • Purpose • Scope • Alignment • Format • Guiding Principles • Values and Attitudes • Underpin the application of knowledge & skills • Mental Health Service Context inc Life Stages • Infant and Early Childhood (0 - 4 yrs) • Child (5 - 11 yrs) • Adolescent (12 - 17 yrs) • Young Adulthood (18 - 25 yrs) • Adult (26 - 40 yrs) • Middle Years (41 - 64 yrs) • Older People (65 - 84 yrs) • Very Old People (85 yrs plus including centenarians)
Part 2 - The Competencies • Universal Competencies • Responsible, safe and ethical practice • Working with clients, families and carers in recovery-focussed ways • Meeting diverse needs • Working with Aboriginal people, families and communities • Communication • Continuous quality improvement • Partnership, collaboration and integration • Clinical Competencies • Intake • Assessment, formulation and care planning • Interventions • Transfer of Care • Population Approach Competencies • Mental health promotion and primary prevention
Part 3 – Implementation Guide & Competency Review Tools • Implementation guide • Guidelines for individuals, managers, supervisors and resource developers • Target audience for the Framework • Defines some of the possible uses • Competency Review Form (CRF) (page 38) • Competency Development Plan (CDP) (page 66)
Question 1 • What is your overall impression of the Framework?
Question 2 • Do you have any general suggestions for improvements to the Framework?
Question 3 • Does Section 4 (Context Section) adequately describe the developmental contexts for working across age groups?
Question 4 • Are the Competencies targeted at the right level to reflect actual practice?
Question 5 • Does the framework adequately describe sub-specialty practice, i.e. CAMHS and SMHSOP?
Question 6 • Is there anything missing that should be included within the Competencies?
Question 7 • Do you anticipate the Implementation Tools will be useful? (Part 3 of the Framework) Do you suggest any changes?
Question 8 • Do you have any suggestions that would assist with implementing the framework?
Question 9 • What do you see as the greatest barriers to implementing the framework?
Question 10 • Are there any other comments?
Where to from here? • Thank you for your input • Written Submissions • Next step • For any further information on the process please contact Amy Shearden on 02 9424 5834 or email ashea@doh.health.nsw.gov.au.