Why Should You Join NCPA?
The North Carolina Psychological Association (NCPA) is the psychologist's go-to resource for professional development, consultation, and peer support. Examples include:
- Facilitating contacts with the professional community of psychologists across NC
- Providing a platform for communication between members via listservs
- Providing continuing education opportunities (at a reduced cost!) that meet the requirements for the NC Psychology Board – including full- and half-day conferences and Lunchtime Learning hours
- Offering consultations for ethical and legal questions
- Offering support to psychologists through the Colleague Assistance Committee
- Communicating with psychologists on NCPA issues via the Association Matters email blast (this includes updates to issues related to insurance companies and lobbying)
- Keeping NC psychologists in touch with news from the NC Psychology Board
- Monitoring NC State government regarding issues affecting psychology and mental health (and helping to facilitate lobbying efforts)
- Advocating on behalf of psychology with NC state government
- Advocating on behalf of psychologists with public and private insurance companies and keeping members abreast of concerns
- Providing a pathway for involvement at the State level via relevant committees
- Providing opportunities for psychologist to “give back” to psychology at the State level
