Assessor Resource
DEFPSY002
Conduct a mental health screening interview
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct a mental health screening interview in the Australian Defence Force.
It includes preparing and conducting a mental health screening interview, and completing all post-screen administration.
This unit applies to persons working as psychologists in the Defence but may be applicable to anyone in this field of work.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Persons undertaking this unit work in a broad range of contexts under limited supervision and perform a broad range of tasks.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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