| Effective Term: | 2025/02 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Health and Wellbeing |
| Unit Title: | Advanced Clinical Interventions |
| Unit ID: | PSYCM7125 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (PSYCM7017) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | Nil |
| ASCED: | 090701 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit will extend students’ skills and knowledge in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and covers advanced skills and techniques involved in psychological interventions for working with complex client presentations. There is a strong experiential focus within the unit and a clear emphasis on clinical relevance and practice. Students work with several cognitive-behaviourally based therapies to gain experience applying different therapeutic constructs and techniques to a range of moderate to severe clinical disorders. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | |  | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Demonstrate strong knowledge of the theoretical basis of different evidence-based therapeutic approaches, and the application of clinical theory to the aetiology, progression, and recovery of psychological disorders, including predisposing, perpetuating and protective factors. |
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| K2. | Critically evaluate the similarities and differences between the content of formulations and intervention strategies for different therapeutic approaches. |
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| K3. | Critique the evidence base for the efficacy of different therapies for moderate, severe and complex psychological disorders, using contemporary, peer-reviewed research publications. |
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| K4. | Identify, articulate and apply advanced intervention techniques for treating adult psychological disorders. |
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| K5. | Assess the ethical, professional, legal and pragmatic matters that arise in the use of different therapeutic approaches with different clinical populations. |
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| K6. | Evaluate, select, and apply therapeutic interventions in a culturally responsive manner. |
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| K7. | Identify the implications and risks of inappropriate therapeutic techniques in clinical populations. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Demonstrate competency in developing individualised treatment plans based on case conceptualisations across multiple treatment modalities. |
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| S2. | Select and tailor techniques to develop clinical interventions that are appropriate for the individual client and the nature and severity of their clinical presentation. |
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| S3. | Create an integrated approach to the diagnosis, case formulation, and treatment planning of complex/severe client presentations. |
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| S4. | Evaluate the current evidence base for the application of psychological therapy and ethical decision-making skills in treatment planning for moderate to severe mental illness. |
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| S5. | Differentiate relevant professional, ethical and relationship qualities necessary for working with individuals in the context of mental health treatment. |
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| S6. | Monitor and evaluate symptom change, and implement treatment modifications based on evolving case formulation and appraisal of clients’ progress throughout therapy. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Demonstrate advanced understanding of the importance of using a theoretical framework and evidence-based techniques to select and deliver therapeutic interventions. |
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| A2. | Demonstrate advanced skills in evaluating clinical literature critically, and using this knowledge to inform a scientist-practitioner approach to clinical practice and complex presentations. |
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| A3. | Demonstrate competency in synthesising and communicating case material, including case formulations and treatment plans, in both oral and written formats. |
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| Unit Content: |
Topics may include: Advanced Clinical Intervention Third-Wave Therapies |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K4, K6, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3 | Collaborative case presentation and report. | Oral presentation and report | 40-60% | | 2. | K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, K6, K7, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, A1, A2, A3 | Individual written assignment. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of advanced evidence-based intervention techniques with reference to culture, risk and ethics in complex client presentations. | Written assignment | 40-60% |
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