Overview

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Academic contacts

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Offerings

MURDOCH-S2-PLACEMENT-2023-ONGOING
MURDOCH-SUM-PLACEMENT-2018-ONGOING

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Enrolment rules

Provisional registration as a Psychologist with Psychology Board of Australia.
Enrolment in M1156 MAppPsych (Clinical Psychology) or D1073 DPsych (Clinical Psychology).
Students who have current mental health issues or major health issues impacting on their practice should raise this with the unit coordinator prior to enrolment. In accordance with the AHPRA guidelines, competency to practice may affect a student’s ability to enrol in the practicum or require them to withdraw from the practicum

Other learning activities

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Learning activities

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Learning outcomes

1.

Demonstrate consistent professional and ethical practice whilst on placement at Murdoch Psychology Clinic (MPC) by adhering to all MPC policies and procedures, and by establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with peers, staff, and referral agencies.

 

2.

Apply an integrated knowledge of psychological theory and evidence to clinical practice in the domains of aetiology, assessment, diagnosis, formulation, intervention/therapy, and evaluation.

 

3.

Engage in critical reflective practice through self-review of therapeutic process and decision making in supervision sessions and reflective journaling, and apply these skills to develop moment-to-moment awareness and reflection during therapeutic work.

 

4.

Synthesise, organise, and communicate clinical information using respectful, culturally appropriate language and effective verbal and written communication skills in case documentation, report writing, interviews, correspondence, and consultation with clients and colleagues.

 

Assessments

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Additional information

Unit content:

This units entails completing a psychology placement and the application of theoretical knowledge, theories and models to applied clinical settings.
In addition, learning is supported by individual and group supervision and applied practice seminars. This integrates theoretical and applied perspectives, supports student on placement and further develops reflective practice and professional development.

Other notes:

Students who are experiencing mental health issues that may impair their ability to safely work with clients will not be approved for practicum enrolment or may be required to withdraw from the practicum. Students that may pose a danger to the public will not be approved for practicum enrolment or may be required to withdraw from the practicum.