Clinical Psychology Placement 3 unit (PSY713)

Hobart

Introduction

This placement will involve engaging in clinical psychological practice with clients presenting with a range of psychological and neuro-developmental concerns. Students will work at their designated placement to provide clinical psychological assessment, diagnosis and intervention to clients presenting with a range of issues as relevant to the specific placement context. This placement requires engagement with the scientist-practitioner model of practice, with opportunities to develop competencies and increase level of independence in psychological assessment and intervention with clients from a range of settings equivalent to Stage 4 of competency development as assessed by the CYPRS. Upon completion of this placement students will have met competencies required to commence independent practice as a psychologist with general registration.

Summary

Unit name	Clinical Psychology Placement 3
Unit code	PSY713
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Psychological Sciences
Discipline	Psychology
Coordinator	Ms Laura Stewart
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Autonomously apply a scientist practitioner approach in working with clients, including creating case formulations, conducting risk assessments, making diagnoses and developing treatment plans with consideration of cultural differences and diversity at a Stage 4 Clinical Psychology Placement Rating System (CYPRS) competency.
• Autonomously apply evidence based therapeutic techniques for common mental health concerns and flexibly adapt and tailor these to specific client presentations. Compose a range of intra and interdisciplinary correspondence with other practitioners to inform coordinated approaches to client care at a Stage 4 Clinical Psychology Placement Rating System (CYPRS) competency
• Autonomously select, administer, score and interpret a range of psychometric tests and questionnaires to prepare professional reports and provide verbal feedback to families and relevant professionals at a Stage 4 Clinical Psychology Placement Rating System (CYPRS) competency
• Autonomously appraise complex ethical challenges in psychological practice and apply relevant legislation and ethical and professional practice guidelines to make clinical decisions about ethical dilemmas as they arise with specific clients at a Stage 4 Clinical Psychology Placement Rating System (CYPRS) competency
• Autonomously appraise the application of psychological practice and integrate supervisory feedback, self-reflection and self-practice for continual improvement of clinical psychological competencies at a Stage 4 Clinical Psychology Placement Rating System (CYPRS) competency.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
090701	$2,174.00	$1,020.00	$1,192.00	$2,972.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

¹ Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

Clinical Psychology Placement 2

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KHA747

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Clinical Practice – 16-24hrs per week
Assessment	CYPRS(Clinical Psychology Placement Rating System) competency assessment tool (100%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	There are no specific reading materials but placement supervisors may direct you to resources as required.
Recommended	There are no recommended reading materials but placement supervisors may direct you to resources as required.

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