PPAC-76 Final assessment of competence Profession: Psychology The purpose of this form is to assist the supervisor and the Board to confirm that the provisional psychologist has attained the core competencies required for general registration. This form is to be completed by the principal supervisor when he or she is satisfied that the provisional psychologist has successfully completed the 4+2 Internship Program. The provisional psychologist must have undertaken the 4+2 Internship Program over a minimum of 88 weeks with a minimum of 3000 hours of supervised practice, including: • 1000 hours of direct client contact • 160 hours of supervision, and • 120 hours of professional development. The provisional psychologist must also have: • passed the national psychology examination, and • submitted at least four* case reports/case studies to the Board for review and which have been confirmed as satisfactory by the Board. * Under transition arrangements provisional psychologists who had an approved SPPR-76 in place on 1 May 2016 are only required to have three case studies/case reports confirmed as satisfactory by the Board. The form must be submitted to the Board with an application form for general registration (AGEN-76). Provisional psychologist's details Name Registration number P S Y Principal supervisor's details Name Registration number P S Y What was the date your current internship plan (SPPR-76) was approved by the Board? Date internship plan approved by the Board Current approved workplace(s) Previous approved workplace(s) Effective from: 2 May 2016 Page 1 of 13 PPAC-76 SECTION A: Reporting of hours 1. SUPERVISION HOURS From To This period Cumulative This period Cumulative This period Cumulative What are the dates of the current reporting period? (that is, the date from the end of your last reporting period until the date of this assessment) 1.1 How many hours of the internship has the supervisee completed? Hours of direct client contact (e.g. direct contact with clients performing specific tasks of psychological assessment, psychological intervention and/or prevention) 1.2 Hours of client-related activity (excluding supervision and professional development) (e.g. activities necessary to support the delivery of high quality services to clients including reading and researching, problem formulation and diagnosis, case consultation, formal and information reporting) 1.3 Hours of supervision: • Principal supervisor – individual supervision • Secondary supervisor/s – individual supervision • Group supervision 1.4 Hours of professional development TOTAL HOURS 2. FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING SUPERVISION 2.1 Number of direct observations by supervisor of supervisee’s training in psychological assessment and diagnosis (minimum 2 sessions every six months) 2.2 Number of direct observations by supervisor of supervisee’s training in intervention strategies (minimum 2 sessions every six months) 2.3 Number of hours of alternative methods of supervision, e.g. telephone (only where prior Board approval has been granted) 3. How many hours of supervised practice have been completed in the following age ranges (in the internship in total, not only in this reporting period)? Children/adolescents hours (minimum 770 over the course of the internship) Adults/older adults hours (minimum 770 over the course of the internship) The hours reported above are a true and accurate reflection of what the provisional psychologist has completed during their internship. Provisional psychologist name Principal supervisor signature Effective from: 2 May 2016 Date Page 2 of 13 PPAC-76 SECTION B: Case studies Under transition arrangements, provisional psychologists who had an approved SPPR-76 in place on 1 May 2016 are required to have three case studies confirmed as satisfactory by the Board. This is instead of the four case reports stated in the General registration standard. Supervisor’s initials competency demonstrated The provisional psychologist has submitted to me six case studies written according to the requirements set out in the Guidelines for 4+2 Internship programs. The case studies demonstrate a satisfactory level of knowledge and competence. How many case studies have been submitted to the Board? cases How many case studies have been assessed as satisfactory by the Board? cases SECTION C: Reporting on competence COMPETENCE 1: Knowledge of the discipline Guidelines reference: Assessment Tasks: 1.1 Supervisor's knowledge of the provisional psychologist's practice 1.2 Supervisor's evaluation of six target problems section 6.3 Knowledge of the discipline This competency includes knowledge of psychological theories and models, empirical evidence of the theories and models and major methods of psychological inquiry. In each assessment task the provisional psychologist must demonstrate to the supervisor a sufficiently broad knowledge of theories and models from the core subject areas listed below, and an understanding of how these theories and models assist with investigating, describing, explaining, predicting and modifying target problems. 1.1 Knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice The provisional psychologist has demonstrated to me a satisfactory level of knowledge and competence in the following core subject areas: Training objective Supervisor’s initials competency demonstrated Lifespan and developmental psychology Basic psychological processes (cognitive processes, perceptual, emotional) Intercultural and indigenous psychology History of psychology and its theories Abnormal psychology/atypical reactions and behaviours Personality theories Learning theories Effective from: 2 May 2016 Page 3 of 13 PPAC-76 Training objective Supervisor’s initials competency demonstrated Psychometrics and test construction Group dynamics Social and family systems Diagnostic systems Evaluation and application of research methodology Social psychology Evidence based psychological interventions 1.2 Target problems Training objective Supervisor’s initials competency demonstrated The provisional psychologist has presented me with a brief analysis of at least six target problems. S/he is able to identify: • the presenting problem/target situation • core subject areas relevant to target situation • theories relevant to target situation, and • intervention/outcomes. COMPETENCE 2: Psychological assessment and measurement Guidelines reference: Assessment Tasks: 2.1 Supervisor’s knowledge and direct observation of the provisional psychologist’s practice 2.2 Supervisor's evaluation of six case studies, and Board assessment of three of the case studies as satisfactory during the internship program - as per section B above (refer to case study requirements in the Guidelines). section 6.3 Psychological assessment and measurement The objectives for this competency centre on the provisional psychologist demonstrating skills and knowledge in conducting systematic psychological assessments (including observation, interview and psychological testing) and applying this knowledge to problem formulation. The objectives also include demonstrating skill in writing informed, succinct, valid and well organised psychological reports. 2.1 Knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice The provisional psychologist has demonstrated to me a satisfactory level of knowledge and competence in the following training objectives: Training objectives - assessment Supervisor’s initials competency demonstrated Ability to undertake mental status examination Risk assessment of harm to self or others Micro counseling skills Effective from: 2 May 2016 Page 4 of 13 PPAC-76 Supervisor’s initials Training objectives - assessment competency demonstrated Interviewing: Experience in three or more of the following (select relevant techniques): structured interview clinical interview for diagnostic purposes unstructured interview individual interviews selection interview group-based interviews survey interview Systematic behavioural observation including: • naturalistic observation • clinical observation, and • observation of individuals or groups. Psychometric tests: • issues of selection • reliability • validity • standardisation and appropriate use, and • limitations. The current version of an individually administered adult or child test of intelligence (some examples of appropriate tests include WISC, WAIS, WPPSI, Stanford-Binet, Kaufman Adolescent and Adult Intelligence Test, Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children, Differential Ability Scales). Tests must be administered, interpreted and reported on at least five times each. Name and version of the test administered: Number of times administered and interpreted: Number of reports written: The current version of at least one major standardised test of personality (some examples of appropriate tests include 16PF, MMPI, Rorschach, CPI, OMNI, NEO). Tests must be administered, interpreted and reported on at least five times each. Name and version of the test administered: Number of times administered and interpreted: Number of reports written: The current version of at least one specialised memory assessment (e.g. Wechsler Memory Scale, Wide Range Assessment of Memory and Learning). Tests must be administered, interpreted and reported on at least five times each. Name and version of the test administered: Number of times administered and interpreted: Effective from: 2 May 2016 Number of reports written: Page 5 of 13 PPAC-76 In addition to the mandatory categories of testing detailed above, a provisional psychologist must also gain experience in the current versions of at least two different tests in at least two of the subdivisions listed in Appendix B of the Guidelines (i.e. at least four tests in total). Tests must be administered, interpreted and reported on at least five times each. TESTING CATEGORY 1 Name and version of the first test administered: Number of times administered and interpreted: Number of reports written (if relevant): Name and version of the second test administered: Number of times administered and interpreted: Number of reports written (if relevant): TESTING CATEGORY 2 Name and version of the first test administered: Number of times administered and interpreted: Number of reports written (if relevant): Name and version of the second test administered: Number of times administered and interpreted: Number of reports written (if relevant): Training objectives - diagnosis Supervisor’s initials competency demonstrated Knowledge of psychopathology Knowledge and application of diagnostic classification systems (e.g. DSM and ICD) – current versions Hypothesis generation and testing leading to diagnosis Formulation of the predisposing, precipitating, perpetuating and protective factors which provide an account of why this particular client is presenting with these issues at this time Training objectives - report writing Supervisor’s initials competency demonstrated Skill in writing informed, succinct, valid and well organised psychological reports Effective from: 2 May 2016 Page 6 of 13 PPAC-76 COMPETENCE 3: Intervention strategies Guidelines reference: Assessment Tasks: 3.1 Supervisor’s knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice section 6.3 3.2 Supervisor’s evaluation of six case studies, and Board assessment of three of the case studies as satisfactory Intervention strategies during the internship program - as per Section B above (refer to case study requirements in the Guidelines) The training objectives for this competency centre on the provisional psychologist learning how to competently plan, deliver, evaluate and modify a range of interventions for both individuals and groups that promote, restore, sustain or enhance function, based on a formulation of the presenting problems. Practice is informed by psychological theory of individual and systemic change and evidence based practice and is guided by professional ethics and standards of practice. 3.1 Knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice The provisional psychologist has demonstrated to me a satisfactory level of knowledge and competence in the following training objectives: Supervisor’s initials Training objectives competency demonstrated Core psychotherapy counselling skills (e.g. rapport building, active listening, empathic responding, reflection, questioning, summarising, finding solutions, closure) Establishing professional relationships, including forming a positive working alliance with clients and colleagues and negotiating a treatment or service contract Identifying the nature and documented efficacy of the interventions required Justifying the link between diagnosis/formulation and intervention chosen Identifying issues relevant to the delivery of the interventions, including ethical, legal, professional, cultural, family factors and service constraints and adapting the therapeutic approach accordingly Designing, planning and implementing a range of professionally recognised preventative, developmental or remedial interventions. Please select the relevant boxes and include a list of any other interventions in which the provisional psychologist has gained competence: cognitive behavioural organisational interventions psychodynamic career development (e.g. career planning in organisational contexts) behavioural other (please list): family systems narrative problem focussed approaches Ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and modification of the intervention including measuring change in behavioural, cognitive and emotional functioning and revising the problem formulation and initial intervention as indicated. Effective from: 2 May 2016 Page 7 of 13 PPAC-76 COMPETENCE 4: Communication and interpersonal relationships Guidelines reference: Assessment Tasks: 4.1 Supervisor’s knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice 4.2 Supervisor’s co-signing of formal written reports and correspondence relating to client work 4.3 Supervisor’s review of at least 12 examples of other documents section 6.3 Communication and interpersonal relationships This competency centres on the provisional psychologist’s ability to effectively communicate, in written and oral format, from a psychological perspective in a style appropriate to a variety of different audiences, and to interact professionally with a wide range of client groups and other professionals. 4.1 Knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice The provisional psychologist has demonstrated to me a satisfactory level of knowledge and competence in the following training objectives: Training objectives - communication Supervisor’s initials competency demonstrated Developing and maintaining effective oral and written communication skills • rapport building • demonstrating clarity, accuracy, coherence, organisation and succinctness of communication • with clients, colleagues, professionals and community members from varied cultural, ethnic, religious, social and political backgrounds and contexts Adapting style of communication to people with a wide range of levels of cognitive ability, sensory acuity and modes of communication Responding appropriately including demonstrating sensitivity to matters under consideration if necessary Communicating, interacting and liaising for a range of purposes (e.g. discussing research with other professionals; discussing relevant psychological services with clients or potential clients) Being aware of personal motivation, biases and values and how these may influence communication Training objectives - interpersonal relationships Supervisor’s initials competency demonstrated Establishing and maintaining constructive working and therapeutic alliances with clients Gaining knowledge and awareness of theoretical and empirical research on professional relationships, including: • power relationships • therapeutic alliance • interface with social psychology • fluctuations of the therapeutic relationship as a function of contextual factors • environmental (e.g. housing or workplace) • client (e.g. beliefs, personality or physical health) • therapist (e.g. inappropriate structure or pacing) 4.2 Supervisor co-signing reports and correspondence relating to client work Supervisor’s initials competency demonstrated The provisional psychologist has demonstrated to me a satisfactory level of knowledge and competence in his/her report writing skills. Effective from: 2 May 2016 Page 8 of 13 PPAC-76 4.3 Written documentation Supervisor’s initials competency demonstrated The provisional psychologist has provided me with at least 12 different types of written communication, e.g. correspondence, case notes etc. The provisional psychologist’s written communication is appropriately clear, accurate, coherent, succinct, well organised, well researched, comprehensible and demonstrates an appropriate style. COMPETENCE 5: Research and evaluation Guidelines reference: Assessment Tasks: 5.1 Supervisor’s knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice 5.2 Supervisor’s evaluation of the provisional psychologist’s literature review regarding a problem situation/target problem section 6.3 Research and evaluation The training objectives for this competency centre on the provisional psychologist learning how to systematically identify, critically analyse and apply relevant research evidence to psychological practice. Areas of focus include but are not limited to: • reviewing relevant literature; understanding ethical issues • selecting appropriate research methods, and • analysing and reporting outcomes and identifying appropriate pathways for disseminating findings and conclusions. 5.1 Knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice The provisional psychologist has demonstrated to me a satisfactory level of knowledge and competence in the following training objectives: Training objectives Supervisor’s initials competency demonstrated Identifying and defining problem situations (or target behaviours) based on interview, assessment and client history Critically evaluating the psychological literature relevant to the identified problem or target behaviour Applying the relevant research within the context of psychological practice, including: • generating hypotheses to be tested based on review of the literature • designing an intervention or therapeutic program to test the hypothesis • implementing the intervention • collecting, recording, and analysing client responses to the intervention • evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention • modifying the intervention based on the evaluation if indicated, and • ongoing review of hypotheses and effectiveness of the intervention. Understanding legal and ethical issues associated with the collection, release, dissemination and storage of information or data 5.2 Literature review Training objective Supervisor’s initials competency demonstrated The provisional psychologist has provided me with a literature review that: • accurately defines the problem situation/target behavior • conducts an analysis of evidence-based theories and models relevant to the problem situation/target behaviour • details how these theories and models assist with investigating, describing, explaining, predicting and modifying the problem situation/target behaviour • demonstrates the ability to evaluate relevant theories and models, and • demonstrates the ability to summarise a literature search including identifying relevant search terms used, listing database/s used, and other resources (e.g. catalogues). Effective from: 2 May 2016 Page 9 of 13 PPAC-76 COMPETENCE 6: Ethical, legal and professional matters Guidelines reference: Assessment Tasks: 6.1 Supervisor’s knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice and, with consent of the provisional psychologist, discussions with the provisional psychologist’s line manager, employer or agency 6.2 Supervisor’s evaluation of the provisional psychologist’s brief report of at least six ethical dilemmas 6.3 Supervisor’s evaluation of the provisional psychologist’s brief report of at least six situations in which s/he has identified their professional limitations section 6.3 Ethical, legal and professional matters The training objectives for this competency centre on the provisional psychologist’s knowledge of ethical, legal and professional issues and their application to psychological practice. 6.1 Knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice The provisional psychologist has demonstrated to me a satisfactory level of knowledge and competence in the following training objectives: Training objectives - ethical Supervisor’s initials competency demonstrated Detailed knowledge of the Board-endorsed Code of ethics Confidentiality and privacy issues Consent issues (including minors and those unable to provide informed consent) Sexual propriety Boundary issues Psycho-legal issues (e.g. disclosure of information; rights of clients to their files) Training objectives - legal matters The provisional psychologist has knowledge of the main provisions and is aware of when to consult relevant legislation as it pertains to a psychologist’s work in the following areas: Supervisor’s initials competency demonstrated Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, as in force in each state or territory Freedom of information Mental health Workers compensation Disability services Guardianship Privacy Health records Equal opportunity Victims of crime Effective from: 2 May 2016 Page 10 of 13 PPAC-76 Training objectives - legal matters The provisional psychologist has knowledge of the main provisions and is aware of when to consult relevant legislation as it pertains to a psychologist’s work in the following areas: Supervisor’s initials competency demonstrated Children and adolescents Mandatory reporting Ethical human research Training objectives - professional matters Supervisor’s initials competency demonstrated Personal presentation Role of the psychologist within the profession and the workplace Roles of other professions and capacity to report to other professionals appropriately and work collaboratively Propriety of relationships amongst psychologists, and between psychologists and other professionals, employers and clients Mechanisms for the resolution of conflict between psychologists and clients, colleagues, employers and other professionals Working effectively at an appropriate level of autonomy, with awareness of the limits of one’s own competence, and accepting accountability to relevant professional and service managers Managing own personal learning needs and developing strategies to meet these Using supervision to reflect on practice and making appropriate use of feedback received Developing self-reflection or self-assessment skills Developing strategies to manage the emotional and physical impact of psychological practice and seeking appropriate support when necessary, with good awareness of boundary issues Understanding the impact of difference and diversity and implications for working practices Gender, sexuality and cultural issues Service needs of vulnerable groups in society Registration issues, i.e. requirement for maintaining and notifying Advertising and public statements Administrative and record keeping procedures (including adequate clarification of any financial arrangements, including billing) Note-taking Negotiated work place agreements Effective from: 2 May 2016 Page 11 of 13 PPAC-76 6.2 Ethical dilemmas Supervisor’s initials competency demonstrated The provisional psychologist has provided six written descriptions of ethical dilemmas that s/he has faced in practice The ethical dilemmas demonstrate that the provisional psychologist has a sound understanding of ethical principles in relation to professional practice 6.3 Professional limitations Supervisor’s initials competency demonstrated The provisional psychologist has provided six written descriptions of situations in which s/he has identified his/her professional limitations The descriptions of professional limitations demonstrate that the provisional psychologist has an awareness of personal and professional limitations that may affect his/her work COMPETENCE 7: Working within a cross-cultural context / working with people from diverse groups Assessment Tasks: 7.1 Supervisor’s knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice 7.2 Supervisor’s evaluation of one case study Guidelines reference: section 6.3 Working within a cross-cultural context The training objectives for this competency centre on the provisional psychologist’s ability to work effectively with people from diverse social and cultural groups. 7.1 Knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice The provisional psychologist has demonstrated to me a satisfactory level of knowledge and competence in the following training objectives: Training objectives Supervisor’s initials competency demonstrated Demonstrated awareness of their own cultural background and any resulting bias or skewed perception of client experience Demonstrated ability to acquire relevant knowledge of client’s background Demonstrated the skills and special abilities required to assess and intervene with socially and culturally different clients in an effective and relevant matter 7.2 Case study Supervisor’s initials competency demonstrated The provisional psychologist has submitted to me one case study written according to the requirements set out in the Guidelines where the client is from a culture or background different from that of the provisional psychologist and demonstrates the required core capabilities Effective from: 2 May 2016 Page 12 of 13 PPAC-76 COMPETENCE 8: Practice across the lifespan Guidelines reference: section 6.3 Practice across the lifespan Assessment Tasks: 8.1 Supervisor’s knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice 8.2 Supervisor’s evaluation of two case studies The training objectives for this competency centre on the provisional psychologist’s ability to work effectively across the lifespan. 8.1 Knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice The provisional psychologist has demonstrated to me a satisfactory level of knowledge and competence in the following training objectives: Supervisor’s initials Training objectives competency demonstrated Developed and applied knowledge of the developmental changes that occur across the lifespan Developed and applied core capabilities in ethical, legal and professional matters, psychological assessment and intervention strategies in at least two different developmental stages, with at least one stage being either childhood or adolescence and at least one stage being either adulthood or late adulthood 8.2 Case study Supervisor’s initials Training objective competency demonstrated The provisional psychologist has submitted to me two case studies, where at least one case study has a major focus on a client either in childhood or adolescence and at least one case study where the main focus is a client either in adulthood or late adulthood written according to the requirements set out in the Guidelines. SECTION D: Supervisor's signature and statement regarding competence of provisional psychologist Based on my knowledge of the provisional psychologist’s practice and my assessment of the various tasks required for the internship, I am satisfied that the provisional psychologist has met all the eight core competencies and acquired proficiency to a level where they are able to practice independently, competently and ethically as a generally registered psychologist. Principal supervisor name Principal supervisor signature Effective from: 2 May 2016 Date Page 13 of 13