NOTEBOOK - New York State Psychological Association

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A Message from NYSPA President
Richard Juman, PsyD
NYSPA Member Since 1996
I hope that you all had a wonderful summer. This year has been an extremely
active year at NYSPA, and we still have many months to accomplish more.
As you read this edition of the Notebook, you'll notice many important happenings.
There is tremendous momentum in Legislative arena and we have an energetic new
lobbyist. (Page 24)
We (finally) have a Director of Professional Affairs, Jerry Grodin, PhD. (Page 4)
The Psychologically Healthy Workplace Committee is running smoothly under the
stewardship of Mark Edison, PhD. (Page 20)
We are hard at work, in collaboration with OMH, on a Suicide Prevention grant led by
Shane Owens, PhD. (Page 21)
The 2012 Convention in Saratoga was a fascinating and rewarding experience, and
we're already hard at work planning for NYSPA 2013 in Manhattan. (Page 8)
Also working hard behind the scenes are members and Chairpersons of three Task Forces that were
appointed following our last Council meeting:
Lenore Strocchia-Rivera, the Chair of NYSPA's Task Force on Health Care and Reimbursement
Reform, which is charged with making sure that NYSPA membership is wellinformed
about the changes in the health care and reimbursement systems that are occurring
as a result of Health Care Reform on federal and state levels.
Roy Aranda, the Chair of NYSPA's Task Force on Strategic Planning, designed to make
suggestions regarding global changes to NYSPA structure, leadership and activities that will
keep NYSPA responsive to the needs of membership over the coming years.
Larry Baker, the Chair of NYSPA's Task Force on Telepsychology, Telemedicine and the
Use of Technology in Psychology Practice, which is charged with keeping members up to
date regarding licensing, legislative and reimbursement issues connected to the use of various
technologies in psychology practice.
Thanks to these Chairs and many others who have volunteered for these Task Forces as members.
If you are interested in joining a Task Force, please contact the appropriate Chairperson. Let me know if
you have suggestions for making NYSPA more relevant to your career and goals as a psychologist.
All referenced links in this edition can be accessed on the e-copy at www.nyspa.org/Notebook0812
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