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Course Team

Samantha Brown

Summary

Clinical psychologists work with a range of complex mental health presentations across the lifespan. Clinical Psychology practice benefits from clinicians having knowledge and skills across a range of therapeutic modalities, to be best positioned to select the intervention most suitable for their client. It is important that clinical psychologists demonstrate … For more content click the Read More button below.
SynopsisStudents must be enrolled in the following Program: MCPS, MCPA. This course focuses on providing students with evidence-based treatments for complex mental health issues across the lifespan, across five skills-based workshops. Knowledge and skills are assessed via case conceptualisation and treatment planning, and clinical skills demonstration. Attendance at the on-campus workshops/residential schools are mandatory. Dates of the on-campus workshops/residential schools will be according to the 'Workshop Schedule' that will be emailed to students at the outset of the program.

Other Requisites or Enrolment Rules

Other

Offerings

Block 4

EXT-TWMBA-BL4
ON-IPSCH-BL4

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
Apply advanced knowledge and skills relating to the selection of evidence-based treatments based on clinical presentation;
2.
Conduct high quality case formulations with complex client presentations across varied therapeutic modalities;
3.
Design, implement, and evaluate intervention plans across varied evidence-based treatment approaches;
4.
Proficiently and consistently demonstrate clinical intervention skills and effective use of treatment strategies across a variety of therapeutic frameworks.
5.
Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement clinical intervention skills and effective use of treatment strategies in a culturally responsive manner, in particular with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Topics

1. Treatment Selection and Planning for Specific Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches. 2. Case Formulation and Conceptualisation for Specific Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches. 3. Intervention Skills and Strategies for Specific Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches. 4. Evaluation of Interventions in the context of Specific Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches.

Assessments

Assessment due dates (as listed in Week Due) are indicative until finalised by the end of Week 1 for each Study Period (Offering). After Week 1, Assessment due dates may change with the approval of the Dean (Academic) or Delegate in limited circumstances. All Assessment due date changes approved after Week 1 will be communicated to students accordingly via Handbook and StudyDesk.
Formulation and Treatment Plan
Simulated Skills Assessment