A psychologist called and she has a question regarding being subpoenaed. she has withdrawn from the Candidate registry while she is doing her residency.
She is being subpoenaed regarding a former client and she is wondering if she should be testifying since she is not on the registry. A psychologist co-singed the reports and attended and spoke at a conference on this matter. she is wondering:- if the other psychologist should be the one to testify and is she allowed to testify if she is not on the registry.
Thank you for informing NSRP about being subpoenaed for court. Considering the circumstances you have noted, NSRP would not have a problem with you attending court while being off the register. You would simply need to be clear to the Court about your current registration status with NSRP (that you were on the Candidate Register […]
A psychologist called, and she is wondering if she should tell a patient of hers who is going for an assessment with a psychologist who has had disciplinary action from NSBEP. Is this something she should do?
The psychologist is registered to practice, so has/is completing any requirements as part of the action. Client has the right to know about past discipline – that is why we so post disciplinary decisions on the website. However, I don’t think it would be the responsibility of the psychologist to bring to the client’s attention […]
Following the outcome letter from the Registration, I am not happy with the outcome and therefore would like to appeal the decision.
Please advise on how I would start this process.
Just a quick note to let you know that by notifying the Registrar of your intent to request an appeal, you have now started that process. However, all applicants in such situations are free to provide any additional information they wish to be considered as part of their appeal. You do not have to provide […]
I am an undergraduate student finishing up my degree and looking into master’s programs in clinical psychology. I was wondering if there was any way to speak to someone about the clinical psychology licensing process here in NS, who can be licensed and be called a “psychologist” (eg. clinical psych graduates vs something like counselling psych), as well as the future of Master’s programs. I know most things are not in person right now, I would be happy to speak via phone or other platforms. I wasn’t sure who to contact so I thought I’d start here, please feel free to forward this email on to the relevant people.
To answer your question, there are changes for degree requirements actively before the provincial government at this time, though, the NSRP continues to support the position of the Association of Provincial Psychology Regulatory Organizations (ACPRO) which recognizes the doctoral degree as the standard of entry to the profession. https://acpro-aocrp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ACPRO-Position-Statement-National-Standard-November-2014.pdf If there ever were a change […]
Mail received after Nov 15th wants to know if still considered received
Unfortunately, we require the envelope to be post-marked November 15th at the latest in order to be considered in the office by the end of the deadline.
Wording for payment options when office is closed for Holidays
I wanted to let you know that the office will be closed December 22 to January 1, 2019 and will reopen January 2, 2019. Additionally , we have been advised that likely the entire floor of our building will be closed over much of the time between the above dates. Therefore, if you were planning […]
She has a patient who disclosed that at the age of 17 she was sexually assaulted by a physician. She filed a police report at the time and stated it was consensual (she was 17, he was 30) she was the babysitter at the time. She now says it was assault.
the question is that she knows that in ON, there is a limited requirement for confidentiality and she would have to report this. She is wondering what the Board’s stand on this is.
Ethically, we would generally refer the registrant to II.42. II.43, II.44 in the Code of Ethics for Psychologists (Fourth Edition). Legally my understanding is that there is no legislation specific for professions compelling a psychologist to report another treating professional, as there is in Ontario. The Regulated Health Professions Act and the Psychology Regulations does […]
Regular Voice MessagenEPPP and Maternity questions and answers below
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Multi-disciplinary Clinics
I have spoken to the assistant registrar and the NSRP doesn’t have guidelines specific to multidisciplinary practice, however, he did want the opportunity to provide some information for this enquiry. Whenever starting a practice NSRP would recommend that you review the NSRP Standards for Providers of Psychological Service. As well, you could also review the […]
I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing holiday. Following your advice and direction 2 weeks back over the phone, I have completed the NSBEP online application form, enclosing the following:Core Competency as a Word doc.
my C.V as PDFnPDF of my Canadian Passport as my photo IDnI still have not received any news from my ACPRO application. They have received and accepted all documents required and mentioned that they are in the final stage of evaluation (since March 2nd). I have also completed an international criminal background check, by which was a part of the ACPRO application (please see the final report attachment). I have also enclosed a confirmation of my membership status at the British Psychological Society (BPS). Noting that all my BA, MSc and PhD Curriculum, transcripts and Verification of Practica and Internship have been delivered to ACPRO for evaluation. Would I still be required to send them to NSBEP as well? Nevertheless, I have enclosed copies of all three degree-transcripts for your review.
However, there are 3 matters I would like to address in order to complete the application:Although I have no previous employment with the entitlement “psychologist”, I have worked for over 3-4 years as an integration helper and coach for Asperger’s Syndrome at school and home with the child’s family. Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT; Koegel & Koegel, 2006) was implemented, as well as the following responsibilities (reference letter from school and family attached):Developing an IEP and BMP for a single student with Asperger’s Syndrome.
Full-time academic support and supervision in every lesson (Mainstreaming Educational Policy).
Educating teachers about the nature of skills and challenges of students with Asperger’s Syndrome.
Designing strategies with staff to reach the most effective learning way with students who are diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome.
Follow-up and monitoring social and emotional adaptation of the student with Asperger’s Syndrome.
Due to the fact that my academic and professional experience are mostly overseas (UK in specific), and I have never been employed in Canada, the references listed are registered psychologist in the UK. I hope that would still be acceptable to complete my application? Also, would they require to fill out the reference forms and send them to me to forward them to you? or would you rather they send the forms directly to nsbep@nsbep.org ?I was also wondering if you can provide me with a list of supervisors who are willing to take up my supervision. Unfortunately, I am not sure who to contact and would be grateful for your help and direction on the matter.
Thank you once again, and I look forward to your feedback and advice on how to move forward and finalize my application.
In response to your email, applicants would typically submit documents such the photo ID to CGFNS for evaluation, but there is no harm in providing the additional documentation that you noted. Once CGFNS has all documents and completes it process, then it will issue a report for the regulatory body in the jurisdiction where the applicant […]
