PSY6205 Introductory placement and case analysis
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY6205 Introductory placement and case analysis is a level 6, 0-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Full year at Clayton. It needs PSY6102, PSY6106, PSY6103 and PSY6104 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 0
- Offered in 2026
- Full year
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY6205
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After PSY6205
1 unit list PSY6205 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This Unit supports the first step towards clinical practice for you in your role as a provisionally registered psychologist. You will provide direct service to individuals and/or groups in placement settings. Placements are arranged via a network of providers with due regard given to the professional interests and competencies required of you. You will be closely supervised in accordance with regulatory guidelines. During Case Analysis, you will participate in the discussion with your peers and will present at least one de-identified case from placement. Throughout the unit you will develop a critical approach to various clinical, professional practice and evaluation issues, including psychotherapy process, and treatment approaches for clinical presentations.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Full year | Clayton | Immersive |
Assessment
- OSCE Intervention Skills 1 (50 mins session) - Pass/FailDemonstrationCompetency hurdle-
- Case analysis presentation (20 mins oral presentation) - Pass/FailPresentationCompetency hurdle-
- Placement reviews - Mid-placement (1 hour interview) - Pass/FailWork integratedCompetency hurdle-
- Placement reviews - End-placement review (1 hour interview) - Pass/FailArtefactCompetency hurdle-
- Placement compliance portfolio - Pass/FailPortfolioCompetency hurdle-
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to demonstrate the following skills under each professional competency domain:
- 2
Knowledge of the discipline.
Discuss the role of a provisional psychologist within the clinical placement setting.
- 3
Legal, ethical and professional matters.
Adhere to routine ethical and professional practice standards, including confidentiality, risk and effective note taking.
- 4
Psychological assessment and measurement.
For one or two high prevalence mental health disorders, use and interpret appropriate clinical interviewing and assessment methods (within a Diagnostic Framework) to develop a formulation.
- 5
Intervention strategies.
Apply culturally responsive intervention strategies to treat people with high prevalence, low-complexity mental health disorders.
- 6
Research and evaluation.
In collaboration with a supervisor, develop and evaluate evidence-informed treatment plans/interventions for people with high prevalence mental health presentations and disorders.
- 7
Communication and interpersonal relationships.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, and clients with low-complexity mental health disorders, in oral and written interactions.
- 8
Reflective practice.
With the guidance of a supervisor, self-reflect openly on various aspects of your clinical practice (including process issues).
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions12 hours
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
You are expected to complete approximately 333 hours in this placement towards their total of 1000 hours of placement (Work Integrated Learning) over the course of your degree.
Contact hours for on-campus students:
- 333 hours of clinical placement experience including a minimum of approximately 100 direct client activity hours (Permission may be sought to transfer some days and hours between the three placements)
- Minimum of 45 hours of supervision
- Group supervision sessions no more than 50% of total supervision
There will be a one hour weekly applied session (Case Analysis) in which you are also expected to participate. This is included in the 333 hours of clinical placement experience.
You are required to attend all scheduled applied sessions unless documentary evidence (such as a medical certificate or statutory declaration) is provided. Minimum attendance to pass the unit is 80%.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Rochelle Cairns
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Rochelle Cairns
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY6205?
You need PSY6102, PSY6106, PSY6103 and PSY6104 before you enrol.
What can I take after PSY6205?
PSY6205 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PSY6301.
When is PSY6205 offered?
In 2026, PSY6205 runs in Full year at Clayton.
Does PSY6205 have an exam?
No. PSY6205 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.