Assessment and Intervention Skills in Clinical Psychology 2 unit (PSY715)

Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

This unit will introduce you to advanced clinical psychology assessment and intervention approaches. The focus will be on the advanced understanding of the diagnostic features of clinical disorders and diverse presentations across the lifespan and how this informs intervention approaches. 

Summary

Unit name	Assessment and Intervention Skills in Clinical Psychology 2
Unit code	PSY715
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Psychological Sciences
Discipline	Psychology
Coordinator	Sianon Daley
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2
Launceston	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

• Apply and interpret current DSM and ICD systems to assess and diagnose comorbid mental health disorders.
• Evaluate the priority and severity of psychological symptoms for transdiagnostic clinical intervention.
• Implement clinical psychology interventions to create evidence-based, flexible treatment plans that are responsive to changes in client presentation.
• Evaluate the efficacy of selected interventions to reduce symptom severity in clinical disorders.

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

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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

PSY711 OR PSY709

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	3hr on campus workshop weekly, 4hrs independent learning weekly
Assessment	OSCE|Workshop Worksheets|Written Case Formulation|Written Treatment Plan
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Each week, you will be required to engage in readings related to the following week’s content. These readings will be placed on MyLO in the associated modules.
Recommended	Additional reading lists may be provided on MyLO.

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