Mental State Screening, Legislation, Assessment and Case Planning in Social Work
About This Course
This course offers an in-depth exploration of mental health from a social work perspective, focusing on the historical and contemporary contexts of mental illness, treatment, and care. Learners will critically examine mental health classifications, diagnoses, and the evolution of care ideologies. The curriculum emphasizes the application of the Integrated Illness Causation Model and systemic approaches for effective assessment and intervention. Legal and ethical considerations relevant to social work practice are addressed, alongside training in mental state screening. Through this course, learners will appreciate and develop the specialized roles and skills required for effective mental health social work practice.
What You'll Learn
2. Evaluate mental health classification systems and diagnostic frameworks, understanding their strengths, limitations, and implications for practice.
3. Demonstrate competency in applying the Integrated Illness Causation Model, integrating it in social work assessments and care planning.
4. Identify ethical issues, navigate and implement relevant mental health legislation when working with individuals experiencing mental health conditions.
5. Conduct systematic mental state screenings with individuals experiencing mental health conditions, demonstrating proficiency across all relevant assessment domains."
Entry Requirements
"A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a related discipline;
Candidates with a non-related bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to the approval of the Department of Social Work; or
Candidates with other qualifications and work experiences may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to the approval of the Faculty."