Assessment: Assessment 2 Mode of Assessment: Case Report
Rationale for Assessment:
The aim of this assessment task is for the student to apply both their theoretical knowledge and skills in psychopathology and intervention. The task requires students to apply their knowledge of assessment, diagnosis, and formulation to a written case study scenario. They are also required to write a feedback letter back to the referrer. This task applies students’ theoretical understanding to a practical example that will assist them in their future work as psychologists.
GAP2 Adult Psychopathology & Intervention Assessment-Cairnmillar Institute Australia.

Learning Outcomes Assessed:

2.Identify appropriate psychological tests for specific domains, including intelligence, behavioural, personality, and mental health
4.Demonstrate knowledge and skills to develop a diagnosis and differential diagnosis for individuals with a range of mental disorders.
Specifically, students will be able to:
a.Demonstrate a practical understanding of the key features of a range of mental disorders
b.Demonstrate working knowledge of current diagnostic classification systems, primarily the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), but also including the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10)

5.Demonstrate knowledge and skills to formulate, implement or refer on for evidence-based psychological interventions for individuals with a range of mental disorders. Students will be able to:
a.Extend their basic intervention skills to research and formulate specific evidence-based intervention’s appropriate for the specific needs of the individual, their diagnosis and presentation
b.Consider the cultural sensitivities, consumer preferences, and significant others in the selection of evidence-based psychological interventions

6.Write informed, succinct, valid and well organised psychological assessment and client reports, and communicate effectively with other health professionals

7.Be able to identify appropriate tests according to client presentation, psychometrics, ethical and cultural issues.

GAP2 Adult Psychopathology & Intervention Assessment-Cairnmillar Institute Australia.

Description of Assessment:

Students are provided with a written detailed case study on which to write a case report that includes assessment considerations, formulation, intervention plan with reference to the appropriate literature, and a letter back to the referrer updating them on your assessment and intervention plan. Use the information below and the marking rubric to provide a guide on what include in the sections of the report.

Assessment Considerations

In this section interpret the assessment information provided and write a brief mental status examination, either in this section, or with the formulation. You should also include in your report any ongoing assessments you would include, noting the test and at what time points you would utilise it.

Formulation
Use the 4 P formulation. If there is any additional information that you would have liked to have known or follow up on flag it in this section. This section should also include your thoughts on diagnosis and any provisional diagnosis.

GAP2 Adult Psychopathology & Intervention Assessment-Cairnmillar Institute Australia.

Intervention plan
Based on the empirically based literature, detail the intervention approach you would use with this client. In this section you should also outline how you would implement the treatment goals. This should not be a session by session outline, but provide a broader description, with consideration to the initial sessions (for example psychoeducation, relaxation training), treatment focused sessions (for example a form of exposure therapy) and termination/concluding treatment. Make sure that you provide sufficient detail in your intervention plan.