Competencies In Psychology

Competencies In Psychology
Competencies In Psychology
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As mentioned in the unit studies, you have covered a wide range of competencies essential to your success as a professional in psychology and a graduate learner. For this discussion, reflect on your career exploration in the unit studies and the competencies most relevant to your vision as a psychology practitioner-scholar. In your post, respond to the following questions:
What skills and abilities are most critical to your success in your psychology specialization?
What did you learn from your professional interview that helped you clarify your vision and the competencies necessary for your success?
What relevant information did you gather from the Practitioner Resources tab in the PSY5002 & PSY5005 Research Guide?
What additional information do you need to clarify your vision as a professional in the field of psychology?
If there are any further resources needed to complete this assignment please let me know ASAP.
As mentioned in the unit studies, you have covered a wide range of essential to your success as a professional in psychology and a graduate learner. For this discussion, reflect on your career exploration in the unit studies and the competencies most relevant to your vision as a psychology practitioner-scholar. In your post, respond to the following questions:
What skills and abilities are most critical to your success in your psychology specialization?
What did you learn from your professional interview that helped you clarify your vision and the necessary for your success?
What relevant information did you gather from the Practitioner Resources tab in the PSY5002 & PSY5005 Research Guide?
What additional information do you need to clarify your vision as a professional in the field of psychology?
If there are any further resources needed to complete this assignment please let me know ASAP.
Training for all doctoral psychology fellows is organized around nine core competency categories: (I) communication and interpersonal skills; (II) individual and cultural diversity; (III) professional values, attitudes and behavior ; (IV) ethical and legal standards; (V) assessment; (VI) intervention; (VII) consultation and interprofessional/interdisciplinary, and systems-based practice; (VIII) supervision; and (IX) research and scholarship.
Training in the core competencies occurs through an organized program consisting of multiple experiences. These include but are not limited to: the delivery of professional services in the placements; supervision and mentoring; participation in structured training such as the core seminar and placement-based seminars; and completion of a scholarly project.
Core competency training is tailored within each placement to the populations served and to the professional service model and setting. The progress of fellows in developing these competencies is assessed by supervisors and advisors informally throughout the year and formally through written assessments at three points of time during the year. The competency categories and the individual competencies are as follows:
I. Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Communicates effectively
Forms positive relationships with others
Manages complex interpersonal situations
Demonstrates self-awareness as a professional
II. Individual and Cultural Diversity
Demonstrates awareness of diversity and its influence
Develops effective relationships with culturally diverse individuals, families, and groups
Applies knowledge of individual and cultural diversity in practice
Pursues professional development about individual and cultural diversity
III. Professional Values, Attitudes and Behavior
Displays professional behavior
Engages in self-assessment and self-reflection
Demonstrates accountability
Demonstrates professional identity
Engages in self-care essential for functioning effectively as a psychologist
IV. Ethical and Legal Standards
Demonstrates awareness of ethical and legal standards applicable to Health Service Psychology practice, training, and research
Recognizes and manages ethical and legal issues in Health Service Psychology practice, training, and research
Adheres to the APA Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct
V. Assessment
Conducts clinical interviews
Appropriately selects and applies evidence-based assessment methods
Collects and integrates data
Summarizes and reports data
VI. Intervention
Formulates case conceptualizations and treatment plans
Implements evidence-based interventions
Monitors the impact of interventions
VII. Consultation, Interprofessional/Interdisciplinary and Systems-Based Practice
Provides consultation (e.g. case-based, group, organizational systems)
Engages in interprofessional/interdisciplinary collaboration
Engages in systems-based practice
VIII. Supervision
Seeks and uses supervision effectively
Use supervisory feedback to improve performance
Facilitates peer supervision/consultation
Provides individual supervision (if applicable)
IX. Research and Scholarship
Displays critical scientific thinking
Uses the scientific literature
Implements scientific methods