PSY6206 Intermediate placement and case analysis (clinical psychology)

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1
   On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to demonstrate the following skills under each professional competency domain:
2. 2

   Demonstrate an applied knowledge of high
   prevalence disorders, and a working
   knowledge of at least one theoretical model
   and associated intervention strategies, with
   their empirical basis.

3. 3

   Demonstrate a good understanding of how
   policies, procedures and work practices
   relate to underlying ethical and legal
   principles, and demonstrate some ability to
   apply principles to dilemmas in practice.
   Adheres to routine ethical practice
   standards such as confidentiality and
   effective note taking. Demonstrates
   appropriate professional conduct at all
   times.

4. 4

   Demonstrate good theoretical knowledge of
   assessment techniques and measures, and
   have developed confidence in test selection
   and interpretation. Demonstrate skill in
   interviewing techniques and the ability to
   test hypotheses and develop a formulation
   with assistance.

5. 5

   Demonstrate a detailed, empirically based
   knowledge of intervention strategies
   associated with one theoretical model, or a
   broad knowledge of strategies associated
   with several models. Skilled use of a small
   set of strategies is demonstrated.
   Theoretically driven formulations and
   treatment plans are developed, with some
   assistance.

6. 6

   Demonstrate evidence based practices in
   assessment and/or intervention.

7. 7

   Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and
   present in a professional manner. Students
   should demonstrate the ability to build
   rapport and maintain working relationships
   with a range of clients and stakeholders. Verbal and written communication is clear,
   coherent and well organised.

8. 8

   Demonstrate some self‐initiated reflections
   on your clinical practice, and the ability to
   reflect on practice when prompted in
   supervision.