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.

The Society of Clinical Psychology Seeks a Diverse Membership

Seeking Diversity within SCP

The Society of Clinical Psychology and its leadership believe that the perspectives of a diverse membership are essential for a high quality professional organization. This reflects our values of addressing the needs of our membership and those we serve from diverse cultural backgrounds and personal identities. The Society of Clinical Psychology has a renewed commitment to improving the diversity of our membership and leadership to ensure that contributions and perspectives come from a diverse representation of professionals.

Our vision includes educating, training, and providing information to clinical psychologists within and outside of the division. Through newsletters, scientific publications, meetings, and conventions we carry these central values with the goal of providing information on diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical practice. We will also work to better understand the factors contributing to under-representation of diversity in our membership and to identify feasible and effective solutions. We intend to set an example as a society that exemplifies the values of equity, inclusion, and social justice infused in all areas of evidence based practice. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, supportive, and productive society for broad membership with an environment that fosters growth, inclusion, and social justice. If you would like to learn more about these and other efforts and how you can contribute, click here. Additionally, if you would like to learn more about leadership in the organization, please click here.

The Society of Clinical Psychology is currently undertaking specific efforts to address diversity in the organization and disparities within the field including:

The Committee on Diversity actively recruits diverse members through the board and committee to participate in workings of the division.
The Committee on Diversity writes frequent diversity spotlights each year highlighting the work of individuals who are committed to improving DEI
The Committee on Diversity posts blogs that cover current topics and relevant research articles on DEI topical issues that promote DEI
The Committee on Diversity awards students who is propel DEI issues in research and/or service (student award provided each year)

Check out the SCP Diversity Web Page for more information and resources.

Announcements

CONTINUED FREE CE!

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

The attached document was developed by the Assessment Psychology Section of the Society of Clinical Psychology (Division 12 of APA) to provide additional guidance to instructors and supervisors of psychological assessment using non-face to face instruction/supervision. 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.

CONGRATULATIONS! SCP 2022 Award Winners Announced

Invitation for your Division to participate in CODAPAR Study - Putting Age-Friendly Principles into Practice: Supporting and Engaging Late Stage Career Psychologists in APA

Dear Colleague,

We are writing to invite you and members of your APA Division to complete a survey as part of our CODAPAR needs assessment project, Putting Age-Friendly Principles into Practice: Supporting and Engaging Late Stage Career Psychologists in APA. The study is a collaboration of Divisions 20 (Adult Development and Aging), 12-2 (Clinical Geropsychology), 2 (Society for the Teaching of Psychology) and 18 (Psychologists in Public Service), and is funded by the APA Interdivisional Grant Program.

It would be greatly appreciated if you could distribute the survey invitation to your members using this link: https://paloaltou.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_02mX4PuKkkCMcTQ.

APA was not able to distribute the survey to members at this time and so we are relying on Divisional Presidents to reach out to their members. We suggest that you send out the survey asap, followed a week later with a reminder notice.

The survey gathers information about how APA and its Divisions can better support and engage its members, especially those who are in their late career stages and those who may be considering retiring, are transitioning through retirement, or have retired. The study was in part motivated by Division 20’s recent endorsement of the Age-Friendly University (AFU) initiative which provides a guiding framework for how institutions can respond to aging populations. This study extends the AFU philosophy to divisional practices by drawing on the AFU principle that advocates for engaging actively with one’s retired community.

The survey includes background questions as well as questions that explore members’ perspectives and interests as they relate to late career needs. The information will be used to address concerns by providing recommendations for programming and resources to support age-diverse individuals affiliated with APA. The survey is conducted via Qualtrics and should take about 10 minutes to complete.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free us.

Thank you for your time and effort!

Joann M. Montepare, PhD, President, Division 20, jmontepare@lasell.edu
Rowena G. Gomez, PhD, President-elect, Division 20, rgomez@paloaltou.edu
Harvey Sterns, PhD, Executive Board, Division 20, sternsh@uakron.edu
Rebecca S. Allen, PhD, ABPP, Past President, Division 12-2, rsallen@ua.edu
Tiffanie Fennell, PhD, President, Division 18, tiffanie.fennell@va.gov
Susan Nolan, PhD, Past President, Division 2, Susan.Nolan@shu.edu

Joann M. Montepare, Ph.D.

Director, RoseMary B. Fuss Center for Research

on Aging and Intergenerational Studies

Professor of Psychology

Lasell University

1844 Commonwealth Avenue

Newton, MA 02466

617-663-7006

jmontepare@lasell.edu

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