PSYC9201 Practicum C (13.5 units)

Jessica Paterson

2020

13.5

1 x 405-hour clinical placement once-only

1 Admission into MPSC-Master of Psychology (Clinical)
1a Admission into PHDCP-Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)
2 1 of PSYC9011, PSYC9011A
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a) and 2)

PSYC9012 has been successfully completed

Students are expected to have a basic understanding of clinical and counselling methods, including cognitive behaviour therapy approaches, familiarity with child and adult diagnostic and classification systems, and familiarity with professional and ethical issues relevant to the practice of clinical psychology.

Placement

Students will work as provisional psychologists as part of this placement with an emphasis on clinical skill development (assessment and therapy).

The primary aim of the topic is to equip students in the skills of cognitive-behaviour therapy and other evidence-based therapies, as well as to develop skills in assessment practices.

Depending on this final placement, on successful completion of this topic, students will be expected to able to:

Understand how to work from a scientist-practitioner framework
Effectively use case conceptualisation to guide therapeutic practice
Develop appropriate assessment and/or therapy interventions for relevant clinical groups (both child and adults)
Develop an understanding of the role of the psychologist in clinical service settings
Work effectively in clinical teams and with clinicians from other discipline backgrounds (where applicable)
Develop an understanding of the ethical and professional issues associated with the practice of clinical psychology.

Key dates and timetable

Timetable details for 2020 are no longer published.

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