Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Overview

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new Behavioural Health discipline within the College of Medicine and Public Health. Our new name and our new focus brings together our Chronic Condition Management (CCM) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) expertise.
Behavioural Health courses provide graduates with contemporary socio-ecological perspectives informing the relationship between behaviours and health. The cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) program provides you with clinical competencies and research skills in CBT for high-prevalence psychological disorders.

You will gain clinical training opportunities through industry practicums modelled around a clinical supervision framework.

Competency-based assessment programs, seminars and workshops are delivered by respected and recognised clinical and research academics, and guest lecturers who are experts in CBT. You will have opportunities to translate knowledge of high-prevalence psychological disorders, comorbid mental health and related disorders, resilience and strengths-based interventions, as well as behavioural activation and motivational interviewing in an applied interdisciplinary learning environment.

This course is suited to new allied health graduates and health professionals who are committed to ongoing professional development and personal growth using accountable evidence-based treatments and practice principles. They are suitable preparation for those interested in pursuing private practice, or advancing their knowledge and skills in CBT. Collectively, our Behavioural Health courses offer developing, expanding and advanced levels of qualification through an integrated program of theory, clinical practicums and research.

Alternatively, our Behavioural Health Counselling courses are also available within the Behavioural Health discipline.

Up to 80% off fees due to Government subsidies*.

*Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer Domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places. Offer subject to change.

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Master of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Duration: 2 years

Delivery mode:
In person
Online plus placement/intensive

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2CM218 (Commonwealth supported)
2CM518 (Full fee paying)

Annual indicative fees (2022):
$8,119 (Commonwealth supported)
$26,352 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

Your career

Graduates of this program are competent and equipped to contribute to improving mental health service delivery because of their specialised knowledge and clinical competencies in CBT. Graduates can work in both private and public health care organisations and are trained to work in a range of primary mental health care roles. Graduates who are already in health professional roles are well-placed to embark on leadership positions clinically, academically and through research opportunities.

Potential occupations include:

psychotherapist (CBT)
(applicable to graduates of the masters)
behavioural health coach/low intensity practitioner (CBT)
(applicable to graduates of the diploma).

Potential employers include:

public and private health organisations
education providers
the non-government and community sectors
private practice/self-employment.

Professional recognition / accreditation

The Master of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is accredited with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Current students can apply for student membership. Upon graduation you are eligible to apply for provisional membership and on completion of post-qualifying supervisory practice requirements as set out by PACFA or ACA can apply for full membership. Graduates are accredited to practice and hold the title of Psychotherapist (CBT).

The Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is accredited with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Current students can apply for student membership. Upon graduation you are eligible to apply for membership as set out by the ACA.

What you will study

The courses aim to provide opportunities for individuals working in health and related areas to increase and develop their knowledge within a competency-based CBT framework. The masters program further deepens and expands clinical practice and applied research skills in the area of CBT through an engaging and innovative environment that places the individual at the centre of the learning process. Topics cover areas such as low intensity cognitive behaviour therapy for psychological disorders, fundamentals of clinical practice, theory and models of cognitive behaviour therapy, and cognitive behaviour therapy for psychological disorders.

Practical experience

All students are required to undertake clinical practicums to demonstrate competency and adherence to a supervised CBT framework. Industry placements may be available in South Australia or interstate which comply with the program and the clinical placement requirements of the College of Medicine and Public Health.

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Master of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Entry requirements

Masters

Applicants for the masters must hold an approved undergraduate degree, or have an equivalent qualification in a health-related area, eg behavioural science, counselling, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology or social work; or hold the Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy from Flinders University.

How to apply

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Entry requirements

Masters

Applicants for the masters must normally hold an approved undergraduate degree or equivalent in a health-related area – eg behavioural science, counselling, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology or social work.

English language requirements

How to apply

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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Overview

Up to 80% off fees due to Government subsidies*.

Courses

Courses