DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY (HEALTH)
PLACEMENT SUPERVISION ARRANGEMENTS:
CONTRACT
Name of Placement Agency:
______________________________________________________________
Address:
_____________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ____________________
Name of Agency
Supervisor:___________________________________________________________
Telephone: ____________________
Qualifications: _______________________Registration Number: _______________
Email: _______________
Are you a member of the College of (Clinical / Health / Forensic) Psychologists? Yes
No
Are you eligible for membership of the College of (Clinical / Health / Forensic) Yes
Psychologists?
No
Name of Student:
________________________________________________________
Address:
________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _________________________________
Name of University Supervisor:
____________________________________________
Telephone: _________________________________
Name of Placement Co-ordinator: Dr Alexa Kambouropoulos
Telephone: 9244 6484
Commencement Date of Placement: ______________________________________
Completion Date: __________________________
Attendance Times: __________________________
Expectations of the Agency Supervisor:
Administrative
1. To liase with the University Supervisor with regard to student progress in the
placement.
2. To meet with student and University Supervisor during the placement.
3. To review and sign the students log book periodically
4. To provide an assessment report to the University regarding the satisfactory or
unsatisfactory performance of the student on the placement. The assessment
result is determined jointly the Agency and University Supervisor.
5. Help select suitable clients for the student.
Educative
1. Provide the student with clinical psychology case load (in consultation with
supervisor) – case load between 2 – 6 clients over a two day week depending
on the year level of the student.
2. Where appropriate to provide the opportunity to observe individual therapy
conducted by the agency supervisor focusing on different issues.
3. Arrange for student to attend / co-facilitate group intervention sessions.
4. Supervise the student’s execution of intervention or appropriate referral when
necessary
5. Invite students to attend team meetings for discussion / evaluation / case
analysis.
6. Provide opportunities for the student to observe / participate in assessment of
clients, and administer appropriate psychometric tests as used by the agency.
7. Provide discussion and feedback on test results.
8. Guide and review student in the report writing associated with assessments.
9. Guide students as to relevant literature that may assist them to execute their
role within the agency more effectively
Organisational
1. Help students orientate themselves within the agency. This includes giving a
background of the agency and its functions (including type of client and
problems seen, services offered, professional and administrative procedures,
emergency procedures).
2. Introduce students to other staff members and help students define their roles
within the agency.
3. Provide students with the opportunity to discuss with other members of the
agency team what their roles are and how the team works together
4. Provide students with ongoing feedback concerning their functioning within
the agency and suggest remedial action when necessary.
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Supervision
1. The Agency Supervisor will be qualified to give supervision recognised by the
Psychology Board of Australia and the relevant College of Psychologists
(Clinical, Health or Forensic).
2. To provide the student with a minimum of one hour individual face to face
supervision per two days of placement
3. Supervise the student’s execution of intervention or appropriate referral when
necessary
4. Provide emergency support when necessary.
5. Assist student with identifying support needs and with problem solving
6. Allow the student to provide feedback regarding the agency and supervision.
7. Make alternative arrangements for the student to receive supervision within
the agency when the supervisor is unable to meet this commitment.
Expectations of the Student:
Administrative
1. To register with the Psychologists Registration Board as a Probationary
Psychologist
2. To follow lawful and ethical directions of the Agency Supervisor
3. To maintain a daily log book of placement activities, including all clients
contacts, assessment and intervention procedures and supervision
4. To organise meetings with the Agency and University Supervisors to receive
feedback and also to give the Agency Supervisor feedback
5. To organise a final review meeting with the agency supervisor 2 weeks before
the completion of the placement.
6. Dress appropriately and act in a professional manner at all times.
Educative
(To be completed after discussion with the Agency supervisor,
University supervisor and Student – refer to Expectations of the
Agency Supervisor: Educative for possible outline)
1. _______________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________
6. _______________________________________________________________
7. _______________________________________________________________
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Organisational
1. Maintain and store client records appropriately.
2. Become familiar with the professional and administrative procedures of the
agency, including emergency procedures.
3. Discuss with the supervisor any difficulties associated with working in the
organisation.
4. Maintain workable relationships with members of the organisation, and avoid
politics.
Supervision
1. Be appropriately prepared for agency supervision sessions regarding clinical
work and any other issues that may have arisen.
2. Approach their University supervisor for any additional guidance and support
that is needed in relation to the placement.
Expectations of the University Supervisor:
To discuss and sign the contract within 14 days of the student commencing placement
To meet regularly with the student
To meet with the student and Agency Supervisor during the placement
To participate in the final assessment of the student
To review and sign log book at mid and end of placement.
Work Insurance:
Deakin University carries Professional Indemnity (Malpractice) Insurance covering
training of Psychology students, whilst on placement. The University also carries Host
Employers Liability Insurance, which covers the placement student who suffers a
workplace injury.
Signatures:
Date:
Agency Supervisor:
_______________________
________________
Student:
_______________________
________________
University Supervisor: _______________________
________________
Head of School:
________________
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