Practice Committee
The Practice Committee promotes the business and clinical practice aspects of Rehabilitation Psychology. The Committee obtains, reviews, and disseminates practice and business-related materials and information to facilitate clinical activities designed to help people with disabilities and chronic health conditions to maximize their health, independence, function, and social participation. The following specific activities are performed:
Serve as the Division's liaison to the APA Board of Professional Affairs (BPA), the and the Practice Directorate (via a Federal Advocacy Coordinator).
Identify information relevant to the business and practice of Rehabilitation Psychology from various publications and other resources for dissemination to Division members, other colleagues, and the public.
Stay abreast of public policies regarding the provision and quality of client services.
Disseminate information relevant to the business and clinical practice of Rehabilitation Psychology via listservs and other formal and informal venues.
Present and/or advocate for standards of practice regarding persons with disabilities and their needs.
Provide consultation on business and clinical practice matters.
Identify outstanding colleagues and proponents of business and clinical practice aspects to receive The Business of Rehabilitation Psychology Practice Award.
Prepare analytical descriptions of (a) people with disabilities being served and their needs, (b) psychological services provided, and (c) therapeutic models and diagnostic instruments and procedures currently in use, when needed.
Assume other responsibilities to further the clinical and business activities of psychologists providing rehabilitative services, as requested by the Executive Board.
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Christina Derbidge, PhD
Univeristy of Utah
Past Chair
Bob Fabiano, PhD, ABPP
PAR Rehab Services
BPA Liaison
Greg A. Stern, PsyD, ABPP
Courage Kenney Rehabilitation Institute, Allina Health
Secretary and Social Media Liaison
Nancy Hsu, PsyD, ABPP
VCU Health