REGULATING PSYCHOLOGISTS IN NOVA SCOTIA SINCE 1980

Thank you for your reply. I have a few additional questions as I am also gathering information I could share with my Employer.

n1-Considering that the job title is FCC Counsellor and that services provided are not restricted to psychologists and I am not introducing myself as a psychologist, is it better or is it required for me to be placed on the Courtesy Registry?2-What happens for employees who are not registered with a Professional Psychological Regulating body? Some colleagues have a Master’s degree in Psychology from a university in Ontario, BC or other province. Any reason preventing them from providing phone crisis intervention and single counselling session to callers from NS?Considering that there are potential callers from any of the 10 provinces and 2 territories, I am trying to ascertain the scope of the requirements and restrictions for that position.

Thank you again for your assistance,

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Thank you for your reply. I have a few additional questions as I am also gathering information I could share with my Employer.

n1-Considering that the job title is FCC Counsellor and that services provided are not restricted to psychologists and I am not introducing myself as a psychologist, is it better or is it required for me to be placed on the Courtesy Registry?2-What happens for employees who are not registered with a Professional Psychological Regulating body? Some colleagues have a Master’s degree in Psychology from a university in Ontario, BC or other province. Any reason preventing them from providing phone crisis intervention and single counselling session to callers from NS?Considering that there are potential callers from any of the 10 provinces and 2 territories, I am trying to ascertain the scope of the requirements and restrictions for that position.

Thank you again for your assistance,

Categories: Public Registrant

We would consider the activities to be within the scope of practice of psychology if a registered psychologist is carrying them out, notwithstanding the title of the position. However, we offer the accommodation in relation to Courtesy Register to allow you to quickly begin your courtesy registration.

For non-registered individuals, they are not psychologists. and if not using the title of psychologists we do not see them as practicing psychology.

Please note that NSRP is only speaking for the province of Nova Scotia.

Reference: 
Courtesy Registry Non-psychology practice
Posted on December 29, 2021
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