This unit provides a professional basis for clinical psychologists who assess, diagnose, and provide interventions for clients in specialist contexts as part of their clinical practice (e.g., forensic, medical, community). The unit also addresses the skills required to work with clients from a range of specialist client groups.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Critically evaluate theory and practice of evidence-based treatment options in specialist settings;
2. Demonstrate skills in advance assessment and diagnosis of complex mental health disorders in specialist settings; and
3. Engage in appropriate cultural assessment of complex mental health problems in specialist settings.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways

Prerequisites

11820 Adult Psychopathology, Assessment, and Treatment PG

Corequisites

Must be enrolled in 742AA Master of Clinical Psychology OR 958AA Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

6307 Forensic Psychology for Clinicians PG

Assumed knowledge

11820 Adult Psychopathology, Assessment, and Treatment PG