CHCMHS002 Establish self directed recovery relationships

Did the candidate demonstrate the following skills to industry standards? CHCMHS002 ESTABLISH SELF-DIRECTED RECOVERY RELATIONSHIPS		1st Observation Date: ________		2nd Observation (if required) Date: ________
		Yes þ	No ý	Yes þ	No ý
Acknowledge and respect the person as the author, definer, and director of their own recovery and recovery journey
Work in ways that inspire hope for the future, belief in recovery by investing in the person and the relationship, and increasing support for the person in their community of choice
Identify and take into account personal values and attitudes regarding recovery, mental health, and illness when planning and implementing all work activities
Demonstrate consideration and respect for the important contribution of the person’s other relationships, life events, culture and activities to the recovery process
Establish and maintain a safe, positive working relationship and environment
Identify and address the power dynamics impacting on the relationship
Build a working relationship based on shared understandings using effective communication strategies
Interact with the person showing warmth, openness, care and authenticity
Discuss, clarify and use in all communications the person’s preferred language, understandings, analogies and concepts about their experience
Adjust communication strategies to meet cultural preferences
Clarify role expectations and define appropriate relationship guidelines
Invite the person to tell their story
Respond appropriately to clarify aspects of the story and the persons’ understanding of their experience
Respond to the person in a manner that reflects appreciation of their situation and fosters respect, rights, promotion of dignity, hope and belief in their recovery
Recognise impacts of mental illness and a mental health diagnosis on the person's life and sense of self
Establish eligibility and priority for service and refer appropriately if required
Work within the context of the person’s experiences, understandings and meanings to build a shared understanding of their needs
Share information about the organisation and programs, services and support available
Facilitate an exchange of definitions and understandings of recovery and recovery oriented practice and develop a shared understanding
Share and exchange other information required to establish a recovery oriented collaboration
Work with the person to determine their readiness and desire to selfadvocate and participate in the service
Work collaboratively with the person to agree on the type and nature of services or support to be offered and decide the way the relationship will operate
Establish agreement with the person on roles and responsibilities for both
Did the candidate demonstrate the following skills to industry standards? CHCMHS002 ESTABLISH SELF-DIRECTED RECOVERY RELATIONSHIPS		1st Observation Date: ________		2nd Observation (if required) Date: ________
		Yes þ	No ý	Yes þ	No ý
the person and the worker, and document in accordance with organisation procedures
Clarify and document any other accountability requirements including program, funding or legislative requirements
o Satisfactory Assessor Name: _________________ Assessor Signature: _________________ Date: _________________	o Not Yet Satisfactory Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Date:	_________________ _________________ _________________

Assessment Task 1: Reflective Journal

TASK SUMMARY

You are required to complete the reflective journal provided below to demonstrate your ability to promote the principles of recovery-oriented practice and to establish and confirm self-directed recovery relationships with people living with mental illness.

RESOURCES AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS TASK:

Resources

? Access to equipment, materials, documentation etc. required in the workplace.

Template / Supporting documents

Reflective Journal template (also provided as a Word document if you would prefer to type your responses).

STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR TASK 1:

A template has been provided for you to fill out, which includes questions and/or prompts to guide you in the responses that are required. You can write on the hard copy template provided or you can type out your responses if you feel you may not have enough space or want to write more. There is no word limit for each entry – just ensure that you provide as much detail as possible so that your assessor is able to determine that you have met the requirements of the task.

Remember to respect the confidentiality of those you refer to (do not provide names or other personally identifiable information of people discussed in your Reflective Journal).

Reflective Journal

Notes to students: This unit requires you to show evidence of your ability to complete the tasks outlined in this journal as part of your work in promoting the principles of recovery-oriented practice and establishing and confirming self-directed recovery relationships with at least three clients. Complete a separate journal for each client. Clients, their families and friends, and other staff must always be de-identified.

Part A – Recovery-oriented practice

Reflect on a time when you worked from a recovery-oriented practice perspective.

Describe how you promoted the principles of recovery and recovery-oriented practice.

Describe how you established a safe, positive working relationship.

Describe how you supported the client to identify their personal values regarding recovery. How did you consider these values and take them into account in the recovery relationship?

Describe how you inspired a sense of hope and belief in recovery in the client.
Supervisor signature:	Date:

Part B – Power dynamics

Reflect on a time when you identified and addressed power dynamics or potential dynamics impacting on a relationship with a client.

Describe the situation and how the relationship with the client was impacted.
Supervisor signature:	Date:
Part C – Supporting self-directed recovery
Reflect on a time when you developed a supportive, self-directed recovery relationship with a client.
How did you use effective communication skills to build an effective working relationship built on shared understandings? Describe how you interacted with the client.

Describe how you worked with the client to discuss, clarify and agree on guidelines for interactions. How did you identify and incorporate the client’s preferred communication style, understanding, and self-perceptions about their experiences?

Describe how you invited and encouraged clients to share information.
Supervisor signature:	Date:

Part D – Establishing a collaborative relationship
Reflect on the strategies that you used to build a collaborative relationship with your client.
How did you define and confirm a collaborative relationship with the client?
Supervisor signature:	Date:
Part E – Working safely
Reflect on the strategies that you used to ensure your own safety and that of your co-workers as well as the clients who you work with.
How did you communicate with clients and their families about safety?

How did you manage risks?
How did you plan for safety and emergencies/crisis?
Supervisor signature:	Date:

Part F – Reflective practice
Reflect on a time when you have used reflective practice to underpin continuous improvement.
Describe how you used reflective practice to underpin continuous development in your practice
Supervisor signature:	Date:
Part G – Professional practice
Reflect on the policies and procedures that you referred to and the relevant legislative requirements that you relied on when working with this client.
Describe the processes you used to clarify and document any accountability requirements including program, funding or legislative requirements.

Describe how you maintained and defined appropriate professional boundaries with this client.
Supervisor signature:	Date:

Assessment Task 3: Direct Observation

TASK SUMMARY

This task requires that you are observed in the workplace. You will be observed in the workplace environment undertaking a range of day-to-day activities that relate to promoting the principles of recovery-oriented practice.

The purpose of a workplace observation is to confirm that you can apply your skills and knowledge to real-world situations, dealing with real people and real workplace processes, following policies and procedures, and handling multiple work activities.

RESOURCES AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS TASK:

Personnel

Your workplace supervisor
Your assessor

Resources

Access to a computer, printer, Internet, and email software (if required)
Access to Microsoft Word (or a similar program)
Access to a workplace environment
Access to organizational policy and procedures

WHEN AND WHERE WILL THIS TASK BE COMPLETED?

Your assessor will provide you with a time and place for your assessment.

Unit (CHCMHS002) Competency Reflective Practice Journal

Reflect on your practice as a CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health student and identify how you have met this unit competency:

Students need to write down what tasks were carried out. What resources/equipment/aids that you found most useful. What students learned to meet the unit of competency? Please note your responses on the lines provided below.

A journal is a confidential record of your activities and reflections. When writing your journal, don’t be too concerned with neatness, grammar and punctuation, but rather focus on being spontaneous, open, and honest in your reflections. Your journal entries should not just be lists of what you did each shift but how you felt, what you learned and how you could improve.

Did the candidate demonstrate the following skills to industry standards? CHCMHS002 ESTABLISH SELF-DIRECTED RECOVERY RELATIONSHIPS		1st Observation Date: ________		2nd Observation (if required) Date: ________
		Yes þ	No ý	Yes þ	No ý
? establish and maintain self-directed recovery relationships
? promote the principles of recovery and recovery-oriented practice
? establish and maintain a safe, positive working relationship
? establish and maintain a safe working environment
? identify and address power dynamics which are impacting on a relationship with a client
? use effective communication skills to build effective working relationships which are based on shared understandings
? interact with clients in a way which demonstrates warmth, care, openness, authenticity and respect for culture
? work with clients to discuss, clarify and agree on communication guidelines
? work with clients to clarify each other’s roles and relationship boundaries
? invite and encourage clients to share information
? incorporate the recognition of impacts of living with mental illness and a mental health diagnosis on a person’s life and sense of self into your practice
? work within the context of a person’s experiences, understanding and meanings to build a shared understanding of their needs
? confirm a collaborative relationship with clients
? work collaboratively with clients to agree on the type and nature of the service that will be offered and agree on the way that the relationship will operate
Did the candidate demonstrate the following skills to industry standards? CHCMHS002 ESTABLISH SELF-DIRECTED RECOVERY RELATIONSHIPS		1st Observation Date: ________		2nd Observation (if required) Date: ________
		Yes þ	No ý	Yes þ	No ý
? establish agreement with clients on roles and responsibilities
? apply strategies to ensure that you adhere to relevant legislation, codes of practice, codes of ethics, practice standards and organisational policy and procedures ? use reflective practice to underpin continuous development
o Satisfactory Assessor Name: _________________ Assessor Signature: _________________ Date: _________________	o Not Yet Satisfactory Assessor Name: Assessor Signature: Date: