We spoke briefly on the phone this morning about questions I have regarding working prior to defending my dissertation. Just to sum up what I noted on the phone: I am currently finishing up my PhD in Clinical Psychology through Dalhousie University (I do not have a Masters degree) and I have finished all of my degree requirements with the exception of defending my dissertation. I had a projected defence date for the end of January 2019 (at which time I would have submitted my application to become a candidate registrant) – this date has now been moved to the end of March 2019 due to unforeseen circumstances. I have a job that I was anticipating starting in February 2019. At this time I’m trying to figure out what aspects of this position I am able to fulfill prior to defending my dissertation and submitting my application to NSBEP.
So, my first question is whether there are ways in which I could (without calling myself a psychologist of course) complete the duties of this clinical position. I understand that NSBEP does not deal with insurance so I can certainly look into that separately. I also realize that as NSBEP deals with registration, there is nothing that could be done from this perspective until I complete my dissertation and submit my application. I have heard of individuals starting to work prior to defending their dissertations and I am wondering how that might have been the case. At a basic level I want to understand what I can and cannot do as part of this position prior to becoming a candidate registrant to ensure that I am not operating in such a way that impacts my ability to become registered in a few months, and whether there are circumstances in which I may work until that time (e.g., whether I can be supervised and fall under a supervisor’s license). I understand there may be exceptions that can be made depending on the setting in which someone works so if you could shed any light on that I would greatly appreciate it!
My second question is, if it is not possible to complete the clinical aspects of my position, are there other elements of the position that I could complete prior to defending/submitting my application to NSBEP. The two main aspects of the position are: 1) direct client contact in individual treatment and 2) training as a team lead/clinical supervisor (this may include providing consultation to the team and possibly administrative contact with clients).
Any position that is taken prior to registration is not sanctioned by the NSRP as those individuals’ do not have any registration status with NSRP and their practice would not be regulated by the NSRP until they are on a register of NSRP (Candidate Register or Register of Psychologists). To be clear, other than providing […]
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 […]
I’m wondering how I go about registering an official complaint about a psychologist in Nova Scotia? My son was diagnosed with autism and an intellectual disability by his psychologist, but that was 2 years ago via a brief letter. We have not received her final report, even though she has done two separate evaluations on him. I’ve reached out to her office multiple times to request the final report, but her administrative assistant tells me it’s still not complete and she will look into it. I’d like to think that 2 years is enough time to complete a report, especially since our insurance has paid all fees for it.
Any help you can provide would be appreciated. I have checked and she is a registered psychologist with Nova Scotia. I really don’t want to go down this road, but I don’t know what other option I have. We’ve missed 2 entire school years without this report, and we were hoping this would have given us some guidance on how best to help our son in school. I’m very reluctant to have him assessed again, he was very stressed and upset when we put him through it the first time.
We have provided this suggestion in other cases like this, as contacts about late assessments are not uncommon. I was just picking up on your offer you could make arrangements with her to speak with someone. I think that in this case I would just have you speak with her if she called / or […]
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) has many clinicians enrolled with our mental health program who provide services to Indigenous clients. A question came up recently that I am hoping you could help me with. What happens if a clinician/counsellor has their license revoked or has restrictions on their license but continues to practice? I am wondering if the NIHB program would be informed? Or, would we only know if we checked your website to see if the clinician/counsellor’s name was removed?
To answer your question, all disciplinary decisions are posted on our public website. However, we do not specifically contact the various third party payer organizations. However, you are free to contact the NSRP to enquire whether a disciplinary finding has been issued against a psychologist. Generally we have found many third party payers may periodically check […]
Quick question does a psychometrist have to be registered as a psychologist to do testing in NS. If not, do you know under what umbrella they. I had a question from someone is ON who is looking to move here who is not registered in ON but does have a Masters.
Psychometrists would typically be unable to be register with a regulatory body in Nova Scotia unless they qualify for registration as a psychologist. However, most individuals who qualify for registration would not stay and work as a psychometrist, since they would move forward and get registered. Our experience with psychometrists is that they are not […]
I had a call from a psychologist, she is finished the requirements of her degree and will be able to obtain a letter to this in April, the convocation is Oct. She is wondering if she can start the process prior to convocation and when she can take the EPPP (she would like to start preparing immediately).
Thank you for your email regarding applying to be on the Candidate Register and writing the EPPP. Yes, you are permitted to begin the application process prior to convocation, provided you have completed all requirements of the degree. In order to be registered, the NSRP will require a letter from the university verifying you have […]
I am wondering where I can find the list of educational institutions that are approved by NSBEP? I have an applicant who wishes to work in NS and who has a degree from the City University of Seattle in Edmonton. I was told that you have a list of approved educational institutions but couldn’t find it on your website
To my knowledge we have not registered anyone from this program and I don’t recall receiving applications from graduates of this program. You could let her know that we don’t have a list of pre-approved master’s programs. They have to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, according to the academic requirements outlined in the following […]
Hello, I am inquiring to find out whether NSBEP has specific guidelines for the training requirements and supervision of psychometrists. I have read some of the information available on the website, but did not find information on prerequisites for becoming a psychometrist or training requirements.
To answer your question, NSRP does not have specific guidelines on the training requirements and supervision of psychometrists. However, the following documents would be relevant, and the URLs are provided below:Supervision Scenarios https://www.ns-rp.ca/downloads/Supervision_Scenarios.pdf nSUPERVISION OF PSYCHOMETRISTS https://www.ns-rp.ca/downloads/psychometrist.pdf nNova Scotia Regulator of Psychology Policy Advisory: Co-Signing of Psychological Reports https://www.ns-rp.ca/downloads/Policy_Advisory_Cosigning_Reports.pdf
I am a PhD counselling psychology intern from the University of Alberta, who is completing my internship at the Edmonton Health Consortium in Edmonton. I am originally from Nova Scotia but moved here to complete the internship. Pre-covid, interns were expected to be living in the province in which they were practicing/seeing clients, as services were provided in person. However, as a result of the pandemic, flexibility has been provided to psychologists, allowing them to see clients in other provinces via telehealth services. I am wondering if the same flexibility can be provided to interns? Specifically, would I be able to return to NS and continue to see clients in Alberta via telehealth?
I’ve read both emails. I’m not sure if our response will get a “wow” as well 🙂 but here we go:You could let her know that NSRP would have no problem with this scenario as we understand the clients will be located in Alberta, not NS, and she has already reached out to the College […]
My only other question is if they intend to change this structure in the coming years. For example, I will be applying at Acadia for the MSc Program. In the event I am accepted and move forward, and then part way through my studies they change the requirements, would I realistically be protected from this change or would they just switch things up without supporting us?
That’s a good question. Master’s programs do not have the same accreditation requirements that CPA accredited programs have and could change their program. This is why NSRP is cautious about commenting on programs that are outside of Atlantic Canada and not CPA accredited. In Atlantic Canada, programs are generally aware of and want to ensure […]
