Specialist Partnership Training

In addition to VICSERV's own core training (e.g. Certificate IV Mental Health, Orientation and Recovery Training), training is offered in conjunction with specialist organisations and providers to community managed mental health staff. Through these training programs, the sector gains access to key industry and sector experts.

2011 Partnership Training includes:

• Introduction to Dual Diagnosis Training for PDRS Staff,
• Motivational Interviewing
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST)
• Borderline Personality Disorder Introduction
• Living Skills: A Guide to Assessment and Intervention with people at risk of Homelessness
• Spirituality and Mental Health
• Professional Supervision
• Challenging Behaviours: Strategies for De-escalating, Understanding Recovery
• Self Care
• Gender Sensitivity in Mental Health Services
• Family Sensitive Practice Competencies in Mental health
• Problem Gambling and Mental Health
• Group Facilitation