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NYSPA Notebook ~ September 2012 26 As we enter the fall of my 4th year as NYSPA’s Executive Director I can’t help but reflect on how busy and productive the last four years have been. Each year has had its challenges and each year has resulted in accomplishments that will benefit the association and the profession for years to come. These accomplishments are the result of great leaders coming together and making change happen. It is a result of volunteers not being afraid to take the risk that they may fail to get to the best solution. It is a result of great professionals doing great work. In 2009, under the leadership of Dr. George Northrup, NYSPA began a mission to reduce spending and begin to ensure that the organization would be solid for years to come. This effort does not happen over night and requires the acceptance of a lot of change. We moved Central Office to a new and more cost-effective space, changed our approach to spending and began to embrace technology so we could be more inclusive of members across the state. Now in 2012 we are on track to balance the Association budget, producing regular webinars, successfully holding webbased committee meetings and reviewing the association structure to assure relevance for the future. Dr. Jerry Grodin, 2010 President, launched the Leadership Institute under the Foundation of NYSPA. The Institute has just graduated its 2nd class of fellows resulting in new leaders within regions, divisions, committees and on NYSPA’s Council. This effort has also stimulated a renewed interest and involvement in the association from the early and Message from NYSPA Executive Director Tracy Russell, CAE middle career base of psychologists. These energetic and forward thinking leaders will learn from the mentoring of our seasoned leaders and together will be the foundation for NYSPA’s sustainability and future relevance in a rapidly changing environment. In 2011, Dr. Donna Rasin-Waters led NYSPA to address the change in the healthcare delivery and payment systems. She took a hands-on, straightforward approach, leading the country with the first “think tank” to begin the dialog. NYSPA created a model that other states followed, asking the hard questions and being proactive in the effort to maintain psychology in the new structures. With involvement and input from all areas of psychology, NYSPA’s efforts stimulated committees and opened opportunities to get a “seat at the table” for psychology in New York. This year our President, Dr. Richard Juman, has created connections for psychology by building relations with other organizations with a similar or related focus. NYSPA members serve on committees that will influence the NYS Health Exchange, have built relationships with leaders of the Mental Health Association of NY, the NYS Psychiatric Association , NASW— NY Chapter and within several NYS agencies. The Foundation of NYSPA received a grant to educate and promote suicide prevention education to health professionals, working with OMH and the Suicide Prevention Council of NYS. NYSPA hired a Director of Professional Affairs and secured the services of a top-ranked lobby firm to build stronger relationships with state legislators. These efforts will continue to produce positive results over the coming years. NYSPA’s committees have also made many strides over the years. The Committee on Psychotherapy Practice (CPP), co-chaired by Drs. Barbara Fontana and Frank Goldberg, is seeing results of their “Working Together” campaign to promote psychologists working in private practice. They have established relationships with the NYS Academy of Family Physicians to encourage referrals to psychologists as an option in completing their patient’s care. CPP has been a major influence in the most recent APA Public Education campaign - “Psychotherapy Effectiveness: What Makes it Work?” NYSPA’s Legislative Committee has encourage participation from divisions and regions to build a representative committee with a wide-span of expertise. This year, assisted by our new lobbyist, NYSPA has had a very busy and successful year. See the report on page 24 for details. We will begin 2013 very strong with new relationships and legislative support. In 2013 it will be my honor to serve as the Chair of the Council of Executives of State and Provincial Psychological Associations (CESPPA) for APA. This position is elected by my peers and is an opportunity represent NYSPA on a national level. This will allow opportunities for NY to have representation on many national committees and to spotlight the great work happening in our state to advance psychology. As we move forward in 2013 under the leadership of Dr. Eric Neblung, we will continue to do great things and continue to set a positive example for psychology across the nation. Thank you for your confidence in me to serve as your Executive Director and for all of the hard work and commitment that is put forth by NYSPA volunteers. Please feel free to contact me anytime at trussell@nyspa.org.
NYSPA Notebook ~ September 2012 Committee Service at NYSPA Are you interested in getting more involved with NYSPA. Consider serving on a committee. There are many opportunities that will allow you to share your expertise in a meaningful way. Committee’s that have current vacancies or will be recruiting for 2013 include: Continuing Education Committee—committee member reviews all programs applying for CE accreditation. Using the APA guidelines the committee determines the accreditation approval and oversees the certificate award process. All work is done online through a private list serve and conference calls where required Editorial Policy Committee— The committee is divided into subcommittees overseeing the publications and communications of NYSPA and the social media interaction. The committee maintains the rules of the list serve, selects editors for the NYS Psychologist (annual peer-review journal of NYSPA) Colleague Assistance Program—The committee needs to be reestablished to provide a state-wide peer support program to encourage rehabilitation for member psychologists who are impaired, assist in the rehabilitation process, and provide assistance to distressed members in obtaining optimal support and treatment. See a full list of committees at the NYSPA website—www.nyspa.org/committees. If you are interested in committee service send an email to trussell@nyspa.org and indicate the committee of interest. Or contact the chair of the committee, all contact information can be found at this link. Join a NYSPA Division Join with your membership renewal or online anytime throughout the year by logging in at www.nyspa.org, from the Member Menu select “Join a Division”, or call NYSPA’s Central office to process by phone, 800-732-3933. You must be a NYSPA member to join a division. Division memberships are FREE for student members. Academic ($10) Addictions ($15) Adult Development & Aging ($30) Clinical ($25) Culture, Race & Ethnicity ($25) Early Career Psychologists ($15) Forensic Division ($35) Group Practice ($10) Independent Practice ($30) Organizational, Consulting & Work ($15) Division of Psychoanalysis ($20) Psychologists in the Public Sector ($10) School ($10) Social Issues & Cross-Cultural ($10) Women’s Issues ($10) Division Membership The New York State Psychological Association has several special interest divisions that have been formed to address specific needs, education and issues of the different areas of psychological practice. Divisions are a vital part of NYSPA's energy and a very important member benefit. Each division has their own leadership board and dues structure allowing some autonomy under the umbrella of the association. If you are interested in more information on any of the divisions listed please visit our website www.nyspa.org, under the Association tab select Divisions to go to the Divisions home page. Check out the Division’s page on the NYSPA website. A complete list of Divisions can be found at this link. 19
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