Professional Psychology Placement 2 (PSYC90116)

Knowledge

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Recognise the clinical features of mental health disorders, problem-oriented interviewing and communication, formal clinical examination, diagnostic formulation, and case presentation;
• Identify the principles underlying the delivery of psychology services via telehealth modalities;
• Demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the study of professional psychology.

Skills

On completion of this subject, students should demonstrate skills in:

• Synthesising information from multiple sources, to formulate a conceptualisation of the presenting issues to determine the most appropriate interventions;
• Interpreting and communicating assessment findings in oral and written formats, including formal psychological reports, using culturally appropriate language;
• Critically analyse existing literature to inform the design and execution of a research project relevant to professional practice, employing appropriate techniques to analyse and interpret treatment outcomes.

Application of skills and knowledge

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Rigorously apply professional practice policies and procedures, including as they relate to referral management and record-keeping in a clinical setting;
• Evaluate the effectiveness of their professional practice, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes where needed.
• Investigate a substantive individual research question relevant to the discipline of psychology.

Students in this subject will be given appropriate opportunity and educational support to develop skills in:

• Work collaboratively with others,
• Confront and manage unfamiliar problems,
• Value different cultures, and
• Develop a high regard for human rights, ethics and equity,
• Develop effective interpersonal and communication skills,
• Link theory to practice