Assessment 2 - Co-existing Needs Simulation

CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health
CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Module 11 Relating to trauma and co‐existing needs
Assessment 2 – Co‐existing Needs
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCCCS004 Assess co‐existing needs
CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships
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Instructions
To complete this assessment you are required to conduct a simulation that reflects workplace conditions. There
is more information on simulation in the Assessment Guide.
Fairview Support Services
For the purpose of the simulation you are an employee at Fairview Support Services (FSS), an agency that treats
clients with mental health, alcohol and other drug issues. You have access to:
 the Fairview Agency Policy (outlining relevant policy and procedures for working with clients at FSS,
including relevant policy and procedures for working with clients, using the assessment tools and
relevant policy and procedures for reporting)
 Client profiles
 Clinical Assessment Guide (use this for website addresses and PTSD test)
 Client Data Collection form
 Client Plan form
 Agency referral form
 Client Evaluation form
Part A ‐ setting the scene
During the simulation you will be building up a relationship with 3 clients presenting with different co‐existing
needs. Your objective is to assess their needs and develop a treatment plan by working with them, and using
appropriate diagnostic tests. As you work with your clients and gather information you will complete data
forms, make some judgements about appropriate diagnostic tests to use, and then follow this up with a
treatment plan, agency report and relevant referrals.
Preparation
Examine the 3 client profiles and consider the range of co‐existing needs affecting each client. Recruit three
adults to play the role of your clients in the simulations you will conduct. Before commencing the simulations
make sure your participant is fully briefed and able to respond to you as you work in your role.
Before starting your simulations ensure you are familiar with the FSS Agency policy and the professional
behaviours and attitudes you will demonstrate as you work with your clients. Tick the following boxes when
you fully understand the requirements of your role and can confidently perform these behaviours in your
simulations:
1. Examine the Fairview Agency Policy and ensure you understand: √
a how will you go about obtaining client consent before meeting with each client
b the steps you need to take to manage the privacy of the clients
c how the client rights brochure is used at FSS to promote human rights
d your duty of care to your clients.
e the sections of the policy that relate to assessing the clients, relevant to their co‐existing
needs

CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health
CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Module 11 Relating to trauma and co‐existing needs
Assessment 2 – Co‐existing needs simulation
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCCCS004 Assess co‐existing needs
CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships
Version 1.0 2017
Template 4.1
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2. Ensure the following requirements are met as you commence building your relationship with
your 3 clients:
√
a a professional relationship
b appropriate professional boundaries
c a person centred approach
3. Ensure you practice the following understandings and behaviours as you conduct the
simulations:
√
a only address areas where you are responsible; being aware of the limitations of your role at
all times
b maintain boundaries of a sexual, physical and emotional nature
c ask only appropriate and necessary questions
d be alert to the potential of client transference
e stick to your role at all times
f ensure you seek assistance from colleagues and other experts as required while working
with your clients
4. Ensure you use effective communication techniques to build up mutual trust and respect
while working with your clients, including:
√
a actively listening
b questioning and clarifying information
c providing advice
d showing empathy
e practicing behaviours that engender trust
f practicing respectful behaviours at all times
g acting with discretion
h using appropriate verbal and non‐verbal communication
i using communication aids as required
j how you use your tone of voice and present yourself to the client

CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health
CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Module 11 Relating to trauma and co‐existing needs
Assessment 2 – Co‐existing needs simulation
CHCMHS007 Work effectively in trauma informed care
CHCCCS004 Assess co‐existing needs
CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships
Version 1.0 2017
Template 4.1
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Part B – Commence working with client
During Parts B, and C you will be working directly with your clients conducting their assessment and
evaluating their needs (with their input). At the end of the assessment process your clients will be required to
report back through the evaluation form on your performance. You will be required to submit the 3 client
evaluation forms.
5. For each of your clients, (Client 1, Client 2 and Client 3) carry out the following
activities:
C1
√
C2
√
C3
√
a Explain to the client all legal requirements, including: privacy, client rights and your
duty of care
i ‐ obtain written consent to engage with the service
ii ‐ provide the client with the Client Rights Charter and explain they may choose
to delay a response or to not answer a question
iii ‐ provide information about the range of services the client can access
b complete the Client Intake Form and conduct a preliminary screening. The
screening should include:
i ‐ trauma‐related symptoms
ii ‐ depressive or dissociative symptoms, sleep disturbances, and intrusive
experiences.
iii ‐ past and present mental disorders, including typically trauma‐related disorders
(e.g., mood disorders).
iv ‐ severity or characteristics of a specific trauma type (e.g., forms of interpersonal
violence, adverse childhood events, combat experiences)
v ‐ substance abuse.
vi ‐ social support and coping styles
vii ‐ availability of resources
viii ‐ risks for self‐harm, suicide, and violence
ix ‐ health screenings
c check with the client and collect specific information, including individualised plans
and any relevant equipment outlined in the plan
d agree to meet your client on another occasion while you identify the assessment
tools required for their special needs
e consult with your client to organise the practical aspects of the assessment
(suitable time and place)