Society of Clinical Psychology

Society of Clinical Psychology Division 12 of the APA

Clinical Psychology

The field of Clinical Psychology involves research, teaching and services relevant to the applications of principles, methods, and procedures for understanding, predicting, and alleviating intellectual, emotional, biological, psychological, social and behavioral maladjustment, disability and discomfort, applied to a wide range of client populations. In theory, training, and practice, Clinical Psychology strives to recognize the importance of diversity and strives to understand the roles of gender, culture, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, and other dimensions of diversity.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Society of Clinical Psychology is to represent the field of Clinical Psychology through encouragement and support of the integration of clinical psychological science and practice in education, research, application, advocacy and public policy, attending to the importance of diversity.

On behalf of the Society of Clinical Psychology (Division 12 of APA) Diversity Committee and Board of Directors

Dear fellow Division 12 members.

Like you, we are deeply troubled and saddened not only by the events of the past weeks, but in addition by the generations of unequal treatment and healthcare inequities experienced by people of minority status. As an organization whose mission is to promote mental health and human welfare, we want you to know that the Society of Clinical Psychology, Division 12 of the American Psychological Association, stands against racism and is in harmony with #BlackLivesMatter. We denounce all forms of racism, discrimination, and violence against Black individuals and communities as well as other minority groups. The recent killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner, and Philando Castile—to name just a few—represent the ongoing violence against Black people in America and unfortunately represent only a fraction of the killings of Black individuals across the United States in our 400-year history of oppression. Division 12 is committed to working within our division and across organizations to dismantle all forms of systemic racial inequities, discrimination and oppression, and to protect and elevate the lives of all Black individuals and other minorities. We recognize that this is a difficult time for us as a society and for many of our clients/patients, and our communities. Some are coping with past experiences of racism, while also experiencing current racism, or a lack of support. Some of you may be experiencing heavier clinical loads and the work may be more stressful and painful right now. We want you to know the work you are doing now may be some of the most important and meaningful work you do. We aim as a society to continue to provide mental health services to those in need during these very difficult times. We also want you to be mindful of your own health and well-being and consider personal health care and breaks in balance with your work. The mission of Division 12 of the American Psychological Association is to enhance well-being and improve mental health of individuals through equal treatment and the science and practice of clinical psychology. Instances of inequality work against mental health, and the well-being of each important individual in our communities and society more broadly. Division 12 has an active Committee on Diversity, and funding for Student Awards and events. We plan to continue to do outreach work with our webinar series, Diversity Spotlight in the Clinical Psychologist and delivering messages on the Division 12 webpage that promotes equality.

Society of Clinical Psychology Diversity Committee and Board of Directors

Announcements

SCP Board Nominations Open - DEADLINE March 18

SCP Board Nominations are Open!

The Society of Clinical Psychology/APA Division 12 is accepting nominations for the following offices (for election during 2021, with service to begin as of January 2022):

* President-Elect
* Council Representative
* Member-At-Large (Diversity Committee Chair)

This is a great way to have a significant impact on the Society and on the field of clinical psychology at an important time. Serving in a leadership role also provides a terrific opportunity to meet new people and influence the direction of our profession. I hope you will consider nominating yourself or someone else for one of the above positions. If you would like more information on a position, please email the Central Office at division12apa@gmail.com.

To nominate a colleague or yourself, simply send an email message to the SCP Central Office at division12apa@gmail.com. Nominations will be accepted immediately and until March 18, 2021.

Nominees will later be asked to submit a 250 word candidate statement to APA spring 2021 (more details to come).

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Student and Early Career Membership BOGO!

Make sure you renew your SCP Membership for 2021!

*** If you have already renewed your membership for 2021, please disregard this notice. Thank you so much for your continued membership in SCP! ***

On behalf of the Society of Clinical Psychology (APA Division 12) Membership Committee, we sincerely thank you if you have already renewed your membership. If you have not yet renewed for 2021, we encourage you to consider renewing September 1, 2020 as your 2020 membership will expire on December 31st.

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To renew your membership in SCP:

FULL Members must renew SCP/Division 12 Membership through APA:

If you have applied through the SCP Website since June 1, 2020, your membership is considered for 2021. Please do not renew through the Division 12 Website.

Your membership renewal form will be mailed from APA, and APA has also sent a link to renew online by email. If you have questions about your renewal, please email the Division 12 Central Office, division12apa@gmail.com.

Affiliate, Early Career and Student Members can renew via the SCP, Division 12 Website at: https://www.div12.org/membership/

All Affiliate, Early Career and Student Applications received September 1, 2020 or after, will automatically be for 2021. Please make sure to login to your Division 12 Website Account (different from your APA Account) to renew. If you have trouble logging in, please email the Central Office at division12apa@gmail.com.

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As a member of the Society of Clinical Psychology, you belong to a diverse community of Psychologists united in our commitment to evidence-based practice and to the integration of psychological science and practice in a wide range of settings. The SCP community includes many current and future leaders in our field. Your continued membership demonstrates your support for Clinical Psychology, expands your network of colleagues, and provides opportunities to be involved in SCP’s mission to support the integration of psychological science and practice. SCP also offers members many other benefits including:

Mentorship Across the Professional Lifespan (SCP mentoring program)
The Clinician’s Toolkit (free evidence-based resources and treatment manuals)
FREE online CE seminars, a new benefit this year!
APA Convention events
The opportunity to list your practice in the SCP Directory
Access to the SCP Listserv (which includes announcements about jobs and professional development opportunities)
The SCP Dissemination and Implementation web portal: www.div12.org/implementation
Much more! Click here for a full listing: https://www.div12.org/membership-benefits/

Please do not hesitate to contact our Membership Committee Chair (Robert Brady at robertbradyphd@gmail.com) or SCP Central Office (division12apa@gmail.com) with any questions about membership. We greatly appreciate and value your membership, and we sincerely hope you will consider renewing today.

Sincerely, Robert Brady, Chair

Section 9, Assessment Psychology Resource for psychological Assessment in the upcoming year.

The attached document was developed by Section IX (Assessment) of APA's Division 12 (Clinical) to provide additional guidance to instructors and supervisors of psychological assessment in the upcoming year. While faculty will choose to utilize various adaptations in assessment training, it's important to keep in mind that, along with the safety of all involved, ethical practice, and maintaining test security, training students in skills related to a multi-method approach to assessment continues to be of critical importance. Click HERE to download the document.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Society of Clinical Psychology is to represent the field of Clinical Psychology through encouragement and support of the integration of clinical psychological science and practice in education, research, application, advocacy and public policy, attending to the importance of diversity. Read our Position Statement