Figure 1
The diagram presents an Integrated Care Capability framework. A horizontal arrow at the top indicates breadth of knowledge about co-occurring A O D addiction and mental health. On the left, awareness of the broader healthcare system includes G P, allied health, and hospitals. On the right, awareness of relevant adjacent services includes legal, housing, and domestic violence services. A central horizontal section lists Basic assessment, which includes identifying co-occurring conditions, making referrals, and assessing suicide risk, and Cross boundary collaboration, which includes using shared terms, effective hand over, and joint care planning. Another section lists Cultural competency, which includes understanding and addressing stigma, practising cultural safety, and working effectively with peer support workers, and System navigation, which includes knowing M H and A O D entry points, local services, and key legislation. In the centre, Transferable Competencies describe an adaptable and flexible workforce that shares a common conceptual language, has clearly defined roles, and demonstrates strong collaborative skills. A vertical section below shows Depth of discipline specific expertise in either A O D addiction or mental health. The diagram concludes with the concept of a T Shaped Workforce, indicating the need for both breadth and depth rather than expertise in everything.(T)-shaped workforce model
Source: Adapted from McGee et al. (2022)