Practice Directorate

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Practice Directorate

APA’s Practice Directorate promotes the practice of psychology and the accessibility and availability of mental and behavioral health services through legislative, regulatory and judicial advocacy, public education and outreach, and research. The Practice Directorate helps develop policies and guidelines for the delivery of psychological services as well as educational material for psychologists and the public.

Program areas

Strategic relations and leadership

The Office of Strategic Relations and Leadership aligns efforts between governance, staff, and practice partners to lead the profession forward

Technology, innovation, and measuring care

The Office of Health Care Innovation focuses on developing strategies to leverage technology and data to address issues within health care

Legal and state advocacy

The Office of Legal and State Advocacy protects and enhances the professional practice of psychology and patient access to mental health care through active engagement in the legal, legislative, regulatory, and marketplace arenas

Payment policy, integration, and health care

The Office of Health and Health Care Financing leads clinical and operational advancements of the profession to increase viability and impact of psychology practice

Transformation, quality, and evidence-based practice

The Office of Practice Transformation and Quality focuses on strategic direction for the profession that is grounded in psychological science and practice

Independent practice

The Office of Independent Practice prioritizes the needs of psychologists in independent practice in promoting the discipline of psychology and advancing the profession

APA Services, Inc.

Resources for practicing psychologists in all settings and stages of their career, including the business of practice, legal issues, and reimbursement

Resources

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COVID-19 information and resources

Continually updated by APA for psychologists, health care workers, and the public.
Practice Resources in Response to COVID-19

COVID-19 information hub for practitioners

Information from APA on the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on professional practice.
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PracticeUpdate Newsletter

The latest advocacy updates, reimbursement and licensing/regulatory guidance, and other information delivered to your email inbox.

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Last updated: March 2023Date created: 2008