National practice standards for the mental health workforce

This document contains the twelve practice standards for those who work in mental health services within the professions of psychiatry, nursing, social work, psychology and occupational therapy.

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Endorsed by the AHMAC National Mental Health Working Group September 2002

ISBN 0 642 82154 2

Publication approval number: 3152

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Dedicated to Dr Margaret Tobin

These standards are intended to be aspirational for all professions engaged in the provision of mental health services, to ensure the best possible outcomes for people with mental health conditions. Dr Margaret Tobin, as Director of Mental Health Services, South Australia, who died in the course of her duties, was an important contributor to the development of these standards, and serves as a reminder to all of the importance of the pursuit of excellence in the implementation of the standards.