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Psychology Pathways DR NARELLE HESS, LECTURER IN ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 1 By the end of this lecture YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO: Explore your interests and motivations for considering a career as a Psychologist Describe the different p...

Psychology Pathways DR NARELLE HESS, LECTURER IN ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 1 By the end of this lecture YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO: Explore your interests and motivations for considering a career as a Psychologist Describe the different pathways to becoming a Psychologist List the competencies required to be a Psychologist Identify the different areas of endorsement for Psychologists Understand the different MQ Postgraduate Psychology Courses and how to prepare for the selection process Consider the varied career pathways that use your undergraduate Psychology training without further Postgraduate study 3 Pre-Work BEFORE ATTENDING OUR LECTURE TODAY Here are some activities to help you consider your future career options – choose one from the list and get started: 1. Take an interest inventory such as O*NET My Next Move Questionnaire or via the MyMQ Career Zone to better understand your patterns of vocational interests. 2. Investigate the different competencies required for different areas of endorsement – like Organisational, Clinical and Clinical Neuropsychology. Psychology Board of Australia - Guidelines on area of practice endorsements (school down to Appendix and drop down menus). 3. Read stories by Psychologists about their work: Psychologists talk about their careers | APS (psychology.org.au) 4. Take a look at the different career options in Psychology: Careers in psychology | APS 5. Have a look at this website to see the types of jobs advertised for psychologists to get a better understanding of what the work involves and what employers want: https://www.psychxchange.com.au/JobSearch.aspx 4 Why become a psychologist? Why do I want to be a Psychologist? Enjoyed the subjects you studied at the undergraduate level Fascinated by human behaviour and curious about what makes people tick Want to empower people to be their very best May have already done some advocacy work, counselling, or mentoring See the community need and have a special interest in working with different populations or techniques Have lived experience (yourself, a family member or a friend) 6 Where did it all begin for you? Career management (Developing) Themes, Self- stories, & life awareness design (Guiding) (Constructing) You Hartung, P. J., Savickas, M. L., & Walsh, W. B. (Eds.). (2015). APA handbook of career intervention, Vol. 1. Foundations. American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/14438-000 Image source: https://quotesgram.com/img/prepared-mind-quotes/6820948/ 8 What type of Psychologist are you? IN 5 YEARS TIME Where will you be working? What type of work will you do? Who will you be working with? NOT SURE? We will help you to find out. EITHER WAY You are in the right place 9 Limited by our own lens Psychologist registration pathways  PATHWAYS TO REGISTRATION PSYCHOLOGISTS IN AUSTRALIA – FROM JULY 2022 https://psychology.org.au/psychology/careers-and-studying-psychology/studying-psychology/study-pathways 12  Competencies for Psychologists PSYCHOLOGY BOARD OF AUSTRALIA - REGISTRATION STANDARDS Current From 1 December 2025 1. Knowledge of the discipline 1. Applies and builds scientific knowledge of psychology to inform safe and effective practice 2. Ethical, legal and professional matters 2. Practises ethically and professionally 3. Exercises professional reflexivity, deliberate practice and self- care 3. Psychological assessment and measurement 4. Conducts psychological assessments 4. Intervention strategies 5. Conducts psychological interventions 5. Research and evaluation 6. Communication and interpersonal relationships 6. Communicates and relates to others effectively and appropriately 7. Working with people from diverse groups 7. Demonstrates health equity and human rights approach when working with people from diverse groups 8. Demonstrates a health equity and human rights approach when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, families and communities 8. Practice across the lifespan 13 Applying for Provisional Registration ANY THERE ANY IMPEDIMENTS TO GETTING REGISTERED? Look here for more detail: Psychology Board of Australia - Provisional registration Provisional registration is the gateway to full registration When you are accepted to enrol in a masters program (2 year or + 1) you need to apply for provisional registration Some people get a shock when they discover what’s involved: a check for criminal history, If you’ve lived overseas for more than 6 months you’ll need an international criminal history check, If you completed any of your high school education overseas you may need an English language skills test (IELTS) 14  Postgraduate Pathways These require 6 years study in total: Organisational Psychology Clinical Psychology o Coursework Clinical Neuropsychology o 1000 hours placements Community Psychology o Research Project Counselling Psychology Health Psychology Educational Psychology Forensic Psychology Sport and Exercise Psychology o Coursework Or 5 years study + 1 year internship o 300 hr placement Professional Psychology 15 Registrar Program for Endorsement After completing your 2-year Masters course you complete a Registrar Program that enables you to become endorsed. More information here: Psychology Board of Australia - Guidelines on area of practice endorsements 16 Masters Courses at MQ 18 MQ Postgraduate Psychology Coursework Pathways Master of Professional Psychology Become a psychologist via the 5+1 pathway to registration, equipped to practice across a broad range of settings and contexts. Learn about our Master of Professional Psychology. Master of Clinical Psychology Become a psychologist with expertise in science-based approaches to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological issues. Learn about our Master of Clinical Psychology. Master of Clinical Neuropsychology Become a psychologist with expertise in brain-based conditions, providing assessments to inform diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Learn about our Master of Clinical Neuropsychology. Master of Organisational Psychology Become a psychologist with expertise in enhancing workplace performance, productivity, and employee psychosocial health and wellbeing. Learn about our Master of Organisational Psychology. 19  Let’s hear from some graduates https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3Gd72AEjXU&t=218s From 11.50 – 20.03 you can listen to some interviews with Adam and Madeline – graduates of the 5 + 1 Program Adam working in Community Mental Health Adam working in Mental Health Madi working in a School environment OFFICE | FACULTY | DEPARTMENT 20 21 Master of Professional Psychology (5+1) 5th year accredited university training of the “5+1” pathway The Work: General registered psychologists are equipped to practice in a broad range of settings and are therefore highly valued in roles that require flexibility/breadth of experience, including diverse therapeutic, managerial and other leadership roles The Clients: General registered psychologists make up approximately 60% of total psychology workforce Requirements: +1 is the 6th year - A year of supervised internship overseen by an approved PsyBA supervisor once the 5th year is completed and not covered by a university enrolment. At end of 6th year, passing of the mandatory National Psychology Exam is required for qualification to apply for General registration. Why choose Macquarie University: Strong links with industry partners Enriches case examples in seminars & placement opportunities. Course Director All the assessments and feedback are designed to develop work-ready psychologists. A/Prof Josephine Paparo [email protected] Set-up with the skills and practice to succeed in the 6th-year internship. NB: International applicants – are currently not eligible to apply for the MPP at Macquarie University. 22 Master of Clinical Neuropsychology Concerned with how illnesses or injuries affecting the brain affect cognition & behaviour The Work: Assessment and treatment of cognitive and behavioural changes that result from brain damage; using psychological tests to determine the nature and degree of acquired brain dysfunction secondary to a wide variety of neurological and psychiatric disorders. The Clients: Adult and paediatric cases with various neurological injuries including traumatic brain injury, stroke, epilepsy, substance abuse, dementia, and psychiatric disorders. The Employers: Tertiary referral hospitals, Brain Injury Units, Psychiatric Hospitals, Medico-Legal Practices. 3 clinical placements in total across ~18 months starting in the MQ Hospital. Typical placements are Rehabilitation; Neurology & Neurosurgery; Paediatrics; Geriatrics; Psychiatry Why choose Macquarie University: Highly engaged and accessible staff Course Director All academic staff also practice clinically AND are research active A/Prof Heather Francis Staff have varied specialisations [email protected] MQ Health Neuropsychology service at Macquarie University Hospital 23 Master of Clinical Psychology Relatively small – highly trained profession The Work: Assessment and Evidence-Based Treatments to prevent, manage, and treat mental health problems across the lifespan The Clients: They are most often involved in the design and implementation of treatment strategies in settings such as primary care, psychiatric hospitals, community-based mental health services, and private practice, but also may be involved in research and teaching. Myth-busting: Not just therapy… work can also include consultancy, public policy, forensic testimony, and program development, etc. Why choose Macquarie University: Based upon scientist-practitioner model of clinical psychology Course Director Training in evidence-based approaches to the assessment, prevention, and treatment A/Prof Philippe Gilchrist Developing skills to critically evaluate and integrate ongoing empirical clinical [email protected] psychology research, informing up-to-date best practice following graduation 24 Master of Organisational Psychology This is the only accredited Organisational Psychology program in NSW The Work: Organisational Psychologists apply deep understanding of both human behaviour and organisational systems to improve individual, team and organisational performance, productivity, effectiveness and wellbeing. The Clients: Corporate organisations, government agencies, consultancies, hospitals, and emergency services. The Roles: As specialists, consultants, and designers in such fields as recruitment/selection, psychometric assessment, talent management, learning & development, leadership, organisational development, change management, employee wellness, climate & culture, human factors, executive coaching. 3 placements in roles aligned to possible employment. Why choose Macquarie University: Course Director NSW has the most endorsed Organisational Psychologists in Australia Professor Jo Earl NSW is the head office for many of Australia’s largest Organisations Our Staff. All are registered and most endorsed as Organisational [email protected] Psychologists. You are taught by Scientist-Practitioners. 25 More information Questions about MQ postgraduate psychology courses: Postgraduate Psychology Course Information Postgraduate Psychology Videos – YouTube Psychology Board of Australia registration requirements: Psychology Board of Australia - General registration Psychology Board of Australia - Pathways to endorsement APAC Accredited Psychology courses: Accredited programs – APAC Postgraduate Psychology Videos - YouTube 26 How do we select people to train as Psychologists?  What will I need for entry? REQUIREMENTS AS AT 2024 For the 6 Year Masters Programs (Clinical, Clinical Neuropsych, Organisational) Minimum WAM of 75 for Years 1-3 of APAC accredited AQF Level 7 qualification or equivalent in psychology, including international qualification(s) deemed equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society Minimum WAM of 80 in Year 4 (Honours or 4th year equivalent) of APAC accredited AQF Level 8 psychology qualification or equivalent, including international qualification(s) deemed equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society For the 5 + 1 Pathway (Master of Professional Psychology) Minimum WAM of 65 for Years 1-3 of APAC accredited AQF Level 7 qualification or equivalent in psychology, including international qualification(s) deemed equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society Minimum WAM of 75 in Year 4 (Honours or 4th year equivalent) of APAC accredited AQF Level 8 psychology qualification or equivalent, including international qualification(s) deemed equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society PLUS Relevant work experience Eligibility for provisional or full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia 28 Selection Process We start by shortlisting based on a UAC application and a supplementary form We read your two referee reports We look for genuine motivation and interest by checking results, any work experience and reading your motivational statements We invite people shortlisted to attend a MMI (mini multiple interview) event At the MMIs you can expect to meet multiple members of staff or supervisors who ask you different interview questions, to participate in role plays or respond to scenarios Results for the MMI/interviews are collated and candidates rank ordered CSP criteria is pre-determined. Offers are made for CSP places and the remaining are fee-paying places. 29  What can I do to strengthen my application? Study Honours at MQ or at another university. Honours gives you the greatest flexibility, but a different APAC 4th year accredited program will provide entry pathway to some Masters programs. Cultivate two good referees (ideally an academic and work referee) Value your work experience and make sure you understand how it relates to a better understanding of the world of work or relevance to the area of Psychology you are most interested in. In your application make sure you detail the type of work you did and how it relates to your target area, the population you worked with and the amount of work you did (length of time, hours per week) At a selection event speak about why you want to be become a Psychologist and what makes you competitive. In your motivation statement it’s important to link your preferred area of training to your own strengths and abilities. Have examples front of mind using the format Situation/Task, Action, Result format (consider reviewing information on interviews with MQ Careers) 30  What type of work experience might I find? Think about the competencies and areas of endorsement. What’s relevant? Any work that shows application of skills learned in UG and related to your target area. Examples can include: Undertake training with Lifeline to increase your counselling skills Clinical work including counselling or interviewing, ABA therapy, or working as a support therapist Working with vulnerable populations in the community to provide counselling, advocacy, support or education Working with clients in your area of interest (e.g., neurological conditions for Neuro) Research assistant work administering standardised assessments, interviewing or working with clients Consider internships, many large corporate and government organisations offer internships https://students.mq.edu.au/careers/looking/internships Investigate well-being related roles in the Defence Forces Defence Jobs Australia - The Reserves Look for roles with recruitment agencies to help with shortlisting, psychometric testing and interviews (e.g. Hudson, Chander Macleod, etc.) Work in customer service to learn more about communication skills, key performance indicators, OHS and performance management Work with market research organisations to conduct surveys or help out with focus groups (look for market research intern roles) 31 What if I don’t get into Honours at MQ? OR A POST GRADUATE TRAINING COURSE? There are always other options: Go to the APAC website and find out about other 4th year courses (search: Level 2) Apply to other programs so that you are not putting all your eggs in the one basket We take students from all around Australia – and so do other Postgraduate providers 32 Where can I find out about other courses? APAC-Accredited Psychology Programs | APAC website (psychologycouncil.org.au) Search via the “level of study”: Level 1 = 3-year undergraduate degree Level 2 = 4th year Level 2-3 = 4th & 5th year combined Level 3 = 5th year (+1 Masters) Level 3-4 = 5th & 6th year (2-year Masters) Level 4 = 6th year Bridging courses Or via “area of practice” for endorsement pathways. *Highlighted indicates at MQ 33  Other exciting career options OFFICE | FACULTY | DEPARTMENT 34 Key Findings UNDERSTANDING INDUSTRY DEMAND FOR AUSTRALIA’S PSYCH GRADUATES Around 25% of Australian and New Zealand jobs advertised in the last four years are potentially suitable for psychology graduates Three-year psychology graduates hold skills that are in high demand across a wide range of destinations. The data in this report highlights the utility of the psychology degree in the current workplace environment, providing clear evidence of the viability and applicability of the three-year psychology degree in providing cross-sector employment-ready skills. https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/faculties/health/research/demand-for-australias-psychology- graduates 35 What about other careers? Other Health Rehabilitation Human Management Practitioners,e.g. Consulting and Resources Consulting Social Worker, Counselling Physio, etc. Policy and Community Research Case worker Market research worker (Federal and State) Software & Health Social Environmental Applications Promotions Professionals Health Officer Programmers Officer 36 Interview with Michael Kavanagh Michael has an Honours degree from MQ but decided not to continue with Postgraduate Study. 37 Ways to decide your own career options 1. Take an interest inventory such as O*NET My Next Move Questionnaire or via the MyMQ Career Zone to better understand your patterns of vocational interests. 2. Investigate the different competencies required for different areas of endorsement.. Psychology Board of Australia - Guidelines on area of practice endorsements (school down to Appendix and drop down menus). 3. Read stories by Psychologists about their work: Psychologists talk about their careers | APS (psychology.org.au) 4. Take a look at the different career options in Psychology: Careers in psychology | APS 5. Have a look at this website to see the types of jobs advertised for psychologists to get a better understanding of what the work involves and what employers want: https://www.psychxchange.com.au/JobSearch.aspx 6. Reflect on your PACE internships and any other work experiences and consider what you like and dislike. 7. Ask yourself could I see myself doing this? Talk to other people already doing it. 38 Enjoy the career adventures…!