Flinders University’s cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) programs provide you with clinical competencies and research skills in CBT for high-prevalence psychological disorders.

You will gain clinical training opportunities through industry practicums modelled around a clinical supervision framework.

Competency-based assessment programs, seminars and workshops are delivered by respected and recognised clinical and research academics, and guest lecturers who are experts in CBT. You will have opportunities to translate knowledge of high-prevalence psychological disorders, comorbid mental health and related disorders, resilience and strengths-based interventions, as well as behavioural activation and motivational interviewing in an applied interdisciplinary learning environment.

The courses are suited to new allied health graduates and health professionals who are committed to ongoing professional development and personal growth using accountable evidence-based treatments and practice principles. They are suitable preparation for those interested in pursuing private practice, or advancing their knowledge and skills in CBT. Collectively, these courses offer developing, expanding and advanced levels of qualification through an integrated program of theory, clinical practicums and research.

Graduates of this program are competent and equipped to contribute to improving mental health service delivery because of their specialised knowledge and clinical competencies in CBT. Graduates can work in both private and public health care organisations and are trained to work in a range of primary mental health care roles. Graduates who are already in health professional roles are well-placed to embark on leadership positions clinically, academically and through research opportunities.

Potential occupations include:

• mental health clinician*
• cognitive behaviour therapist*
• low intensity coach/clinician*
• accredited mental health social worker (with an undergraduate social work degree)*
• roles in higher education, training and development.

* Applicable to graduates of the graduate diploma and masters.

Potential employers include:

• public and private health organisations
• education providers
• the non-government and community sectors
• private practice/self-employment.