Enabling better care
This section covers what needs to be considered to ensure that processes and changes are embedded and sustained through the development of positive relationships across services and a strong, skilled workforce.
What is expected?
Development plans for this workforce should include:
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- Defining the mental health and substance use workforce outlining the level of skills and knowledge expected, ensuring appropriate skill mixes within services aligning to level of responsibility.
- Explicit reference to third sector staff as part of the workforce.
- A requirement for all mental health and substance use staff to be trained on assessing and managing co-occurring conditions.
- Workforce development that goes beyond training, with input across specialisms. For example, ongoing support and supervision, coaching, reflective practice, peer support and co-occurring conditions networks.
2. Incorporating staff relationship building approaches into business-as-usual activities, and activities supporting protocol implementation.
3. Explicit commitment to providing more integrated mental health and substance use care.