The Board invite feedback on the first draft of our latest Best Practice Guideline/Resource document; "Coping with a Client Suicide". To view or download the document, click here. This initial round of consultation will close on August 9th, 2017. The feedback received will be considered by the Board later in August. Our thanks in advance for your contributions.
Posted 12/04/17.
To complete the 2017 Psychology Workforce Survey, please click here: nzpbwfsurvey2017.questionpro.com (Many thanks!)
Posted 01/03/17.
The Board transitioned to a new database in January 2017 and, despite our best efforts, we continue to experience issues with data migration and the integration of our financial system.
If you experience any difficulties using the Online Register, or note that it contains incorrect information about you, please check back at the end of June. If there are still problems then, please contact us directly. If your need is more urgent, please feel free to contact us now. Our thanks for your patience and understanding.
Posted 11/02/17. Updated 01/03/17, 03/04/17.
Last year the Board sought comment from psychologists and other stakeholders on proposed changes to the Continuing Competence Programme (CCP). The Board subsequently considered the feedback and formally adopted changes to the CCP at their meetings in August 2015.
In summary, the changes made (effective for the 2016/2017 APC year) are:
These changes are reflected in the new CCP Guide for Participants, which can be downloaded here, and which was posted to all current APC holders in mid-February with the annual APC renewal reminder. A new Declaration Form is included as Appendix 2 to the new Guide. A sample of the new audit form can also be viewed here.
**UPDATE**: Two optional templates to provide guidance and reassurance about what the Board expects to be recorded in practitioners' Log Books have now been published (and can be downloaded by clicking on the following highlighted links). Optional template 1 (pdf / Word) provides only for recording of the bare minimum information required by the Board. Optional template 2 (pdf / Word) provides for one further (non-mandatory) category of information (Learning Plans) to also be recorded. Practitioners are not required to use either of these templates if they prefer to record their CCP activities in some other format. (For more information about what must be recorded, see page 10 of the CCP Guide for Participants.)
If you have any concerns or questions, please call us on 04 471 4580 or email us.
Posted 02/09/15. Updated 22/12/15, 10/02/16, 01/03/16, 14/04/16.
The Board have produced a poster to inform potential clients about the services psychologists offer, what can be expected of a psychologist, and a client's basic rights. A brief outline of the role of the Board is also provided. To view, print, or download the poster just click on the version you want:
Brochure versions of the information are also be available for order from info@nzpb.org.nz (subject line: Brochure). The brochures have been made available to other organisations (such as Citizen's Advice Bureaus and DHBs) that can help distribute them.
Posted 04/04/16. Updated 02/08/16
A summary of the most recent meeting (23/05/17) of the Psychology Profession Advisory Forum (PPAF) can be downloaded here. For those unfamiliar with PPAF, the relevant Terms of Reference can also be downloaded here.
A summary of the most recent Psychology Workforce Group (PWG) meeting (21/02/17) can be downloaded here. The Terms of Reference for PWG can be downloaded here.
Last updated on 06/07/17
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