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Clinical Psychologist - 272311

Description

Consults with individuals and groups, assesses psychological disorders and administers programs of treatment. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level

1

Specialisations

  • Forensic Psychologist
  • Health Psychologist
  • Neuropsychologist
Skills Assessment Requirements

Unless you are exempt in very limited circumstances, you are required to have a positive Skills Assessment to apply for the visas listed above.

Skills Assessment authority for Clinical Psychologist is Australian Psychological Society Limited (APS). To have a positive skills assessment, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Two Pathways to skills assessment through APS:
    • Pathway A – Qualification comparable to six years of study in psychology in Australia
    • Pathway B- Hold unconditional general registration as a psychologist in Australia at the time of applying for an assessment
  • IELTS 6 and above
  • The APS may also conduct a separate assessment of skilled employment history (particularly for those applying for the subclass 189 visa who which to include claims of relevant work experience as part of an expression of interest). To have a basis for applying for an assessment of skilled employment history, you must meet the following criteria:
    • Be less than 50 years old
    • Have a positive skills assessment from the APS
    • Within the past 10 years either:
      • Worked as a general registered psychologist for at least 1 year in Australia or;
      • Worked as a registered psychologist for at least 3 years in countries where there is state/national registration for psychologists (e.g. Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, USA) or;
      • Since attaining my highest academic qualification in psychology , I have worked in a psychological role for at least 3 years in a country where there is no state/national registration or;
      • Since attaining a research-only postgraduate degree in psychology (e.g. PhD), I have worked in an academic role at a recognised tertiary/research institute for at least one year in Australia or 3 years overseas.
    • You can provide evidence of my relevant employment history which shows relevant employment of at least 20 hours per week in each position you have held
    • For each position that you were employed for at least 20 hours per week, you can provide supporting documents which show that you were employed as a psychologist or in a psychological role
Group Title 2723 Psychologists
Group Description

investigate, assess and provide treatment and counselling to foster optimal personal, social, educational and occupational adjustment and development.

Tasks

  • collecting data about clients and assessing their cognitive, behavioural and emotional disorders
  • administering and interpreting diagnostic tests and formulating plans for treatment
  • developing, administering and evaluating individual and group treatment programs
  • consulting with other professionals on details of cases and treatment plans
  • conducting research studies of motivation in learning, group performance and individual differences in mental abilities and educational performance
  • collecting data and analysing characteristics of students and recommending educational programs
  • formulating achievement, diagnostic and predictive tests for use by teachers in planning methods and content of instruction
  • developing interview techniques, psychological tests and other aids in workplace selection, placement, appraisal and promotion
  • conducting surveys and research studies on job design, work groups, morale, motivation, supervision and management
  • performing job analyses and establishing job requirements by observing and interviewing employees and managers

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing may be required.

Occupations in this Group

  • 272311 Clinical Psychologist
  • 272312 Educational Psychologist
  • 272313 Organisational Psychologist
  • 272314 Psychotherapist
  • 272399 Psychologists nec

How to calculate your points (skilled visas)

To apply for a skilled visa, you must determine your points score. The minimum required to be eligible is 65 points. However, depending on your occupation, the demand, and the state you are applying to, you may need a higher score to receive an invitation.

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