Work in Addition to Placement
Supporting Provisional Psychologists in External Roles
Work in Addition to Placement
This program is for applicants enrolled in approved higher degree programs (eg the Master of Professional Psychology or Master of Clinical Psychology) who wish to work as a provisional psychologist external to their university placements. We can provide you with individual and group supervision needed to meet the required ratio based on your work hours. We also provide support and guidance with direct observations as well as all required AHPRA paperwork.
Eligibility
To enrol in our Work In Addition to Placement Program, you must be completing a higher degree program and be seeking to work in a psychological role in addition to the requirements of your degree.
To enroll in our 5+1 Psychology Registration Program, you must have completed an approved five-year tertiary psychology qualification.
Fees
Our work in addition to placement program is bespoke and fees are calculated based on your needs as discussed at interview.
Placement and Learning Support
The PALS Team is your dedicated partner throughout the program, helping with placement searches, workplace challenges, supervision coordination, learning requests, and program progression. No question is too big or too small.
Supporting Provisional Psychologists in External Roles
Why Choose the College of Professional Psychology?
- Access to a Diverse Team of Experienced Supervisors:
Work with supervisors across multiple specialties giving you varied perspectives that enrich your learning. - Supervision That Fits Around Study and Work:
Flexible scheduling options make it easy to balance your university commitments, coursework, placement hours, and employment. - Option to Add Secondary Supervisors in Areas of Interest:
Deepen your skills in specific practice areas by accessing additional supervisors aligned with your goals, interests, or identified learning needs. - Learn With a Community of Early-Career Psychologists:
Join group supervision where you can share insights, grow your confidence, and build meaningful professional connections. - Expand Your Network Across the Profession:
Connect with supervisors and psychologists working across private practice, health, NGOs, education, and corporate sectors, opening doors for mentorship and future career opportunities. - Support That Grows with You:
As your skills, interests, and responsibilities change, your supervision can evolve too ensuring continued targeted support throughout your early career journey.
Eligibility
To enrol in our Work In Addition to Placement Program, you must be completing a higher degree program and be seeking to work in a psychological role in addition to the requirements of your degree.
Fees
The College of Professional Psychology was founded on the principle that by providing psychologists with the best professional and practical skills, they can go on to make a positive contribution to the mental well-being of the wider community.
Work In Addition To Placement
The fees cover all components of the registration program, including regular individual and group supervision, support and other online networking opportunities.
Supporting Provisional Psychologists in External Roles
Provisional psychologists enrolled in approved higher degree programs such as Master of Professional Psychology or Master of Clinical Psychology who wish to work as a provisional psychologist in addition to the requirements of their degree must seek Board approval to work in any position external to their university placements where:
- The title ‘provisional psychologist’ will be used;
- any other title that could reasonably be taken to mean the person is a provisional psychologist, will be used (including “behaviour support practitioner”, “occupational rehab consultant”, and similar);
- the individual engages in psychological practice in any role that involves direct client contact, whether voluntary or paid.
The Board requirements for working in addition to higher degree study include:
- Regular psychological supervision by a Board approved supervisor at the rate of one-hour supervision per 17.5 psychological practice hours.
- The supervisor must observe at least two client sessions where psychological services are provided every six months
- A progress report must be submitted to the Board every six months.
The College of Professional Psychology can provide you with individual and group supervision needed to meet the required ratio based on your work hours. We also provide support and guidance with direct observations as well as all required AHPRA paperwork.
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