APA Committee on Professional Practice and Standards (COPPS) is a standing committee that reports to Council of Representatives through BPA. Its mission includes (1) the development, review, and evaluation of practice guidelines for providers of psychological services; (2) providing assistance with BPA to other APA bodies developing practice guidelines; and (3) monitoring, evaluating, and developing information regarding the scientific and professional aspects of psychological services.
While all applicants will be given serious consideration, those with one or more of the following experiences are particularly encouraged to apply:
- Expertise in emerging practices related to (a) ethics and licensure, and (b) the interface between psychology and technology, especially as it pertains to the roles of social media and electronic record-keeping in professional practice.
- Expertise in both traditional and emerging settings, including, but not limited to: (a) public health, (b) integrated health care, (c) primary care, and (d) non-health related applied practice.
- Background and expertise in the following management practices (a) billing and administration within health care delivery systems, and (b) record keeping.
- Background in the following areas: (a) behavioral health, (b) psychological and neuropsychological testing and assessment, (c) measurement, and/or (d) psychology and the law.
Early career candidates and those new to APA governance are particularly encouraged to apply.
Well-developed research, oral presentation, writing and editorial skills, as well as experience in guideline development, are important assets to the Committee. As always, BPA and COPPS seek candidates who will enhance the diversity of the Committee in every way, including: racial/ethnic groups, gender, areas of clinical expertise, experience with special populations, geographic location, and practice settings, including independent practice. APA governance experience is a plus.
Participation in COPPS requires a significant annual time commitment including two (2) meetings in Washington, DC, virtual work on individual projects, and conference calls. (Note, COPPS Fall 2017 Meeting may be held virtually.) Committee members cannot serve simultaneously on another APA standing or continuing board committee and no one can serve a consecutive term on the committee (unless an exception is voted by two-thirds of the board.)
There are currently two (2) appointments available on COPPS for three (3) year terms, beginning in January 2017.* COPPS will review nomination materials and forward its recommendations to BPA, which will select the new members on or before its Fall 2016 Meeting (November 2-4, 2016). All appointments are subject to approval by APA Board of Directors.
The deadline for COPPS nominations is Friday, September 23, 2016. Please send nominations materials, including (1) a Statement of Interest (75-word description of qualifications); and, (2) CV, along with an email confirming interest/willingness to serve, if selected, to Sheila Kerr (skerr@apa.org), Governance Operations, Practice Directorate. Note that nominators of other individuals are responsible for ensuring that these materials are submitted.