NSW Mental Health Services Competency

Framework (Draft)

Statewide Consultation

Welcome and OverviewHistory & 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

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

1. Responsible, safe and ethical practice

2. Working with clients, families and carers in recovery-focussed ways

3. Meeting diverse needs

4. Working with Aboriginal people, families and communities

5. Communication

6. Continuous quality improvement

7. Partnership, collaboration and integration

Clinical Competencies

8. Intake

9. Assessment, formulation and care planning

10. Interventions

11. Transfer of Care

Population Approach Competencies

12. 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)

Consultation Questions

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.