This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide responsible care to offenders with a mental health condition. It includes communicating with, managing, monitoring, and referring offenders who have a mental health condition.

An individual undertaking this role works independently using support from mostly familiar resources. The role involves routine tasks with a number of familiar and less familiar steps.

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, particularly those related to interaction with offenders and use of support services.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.