SWM5119 Social work practice in health and mental health
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
SWM5119 Social work practice in health and mental health is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
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Requisites
Before SWM5119
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After SWM5119
1 unit list SWM5119 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in postgraduate course.
Overview
This unit is designed to facilitate your exposure to and understanding of core social work practice in health and mental health. The unit will include content on psychosocial assessment and intervention, clinical reasoning and risk assessment, different therapeutic approaches, formulating care plans, referral to community services, and discharge planning. Health and mental health social work involves developing an understanding of grief, loss, and adjustment, crisis and trauma, complex health issues, disability, and the role of family/carers. This unit will also include an overview of the complex health and mental health service system.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester (extended) | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester (extended) | Caulfield | Bld blk |
| Second semester (extended) | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Case-study analysis and reflection (2,500 word equivalent)Written60%
- Care planArtefact40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Differentiate between various sub-specialities of social work practice in health and mental health.
- 2
Evaluate the health and mental health service systems in Australia.
- 3
Apply the social determinants of health framework to social work practice in health and mental health.
- 4
Conduct a social work assessment and develop an intervention plan for a health-related issue.
- 5
Develop a comprehensive care plan for someone experiencing a serious mental health issue.
- 6
Appraise common health and mental health social work practice challenges in the broader structural and cultural systems found in the contemporary Australian context, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations, adapting practices accordingly.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Workshops14 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
6 hours of teacher-directed study per week, including a 2-hour seminar/lecture and 2-hour tutorial; remaining hours involve directed readings and class preparation, along with guided reflection and consolidation activities. 6 hours per week of self-directed study.
Off-campus students: required attendance at yearly workshops (specific days will be advised at the beginning of each year).
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Melissa Petrakis
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Melissa Petrakis
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for SWM5119?
SWM5119 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after SWM5119?
SWM5119 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including SWM5007.
When is SWM5119 offered?
In 2027, SWM5119 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.
Does SWM5119 have an exam?
No. SWM5119 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.