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Private practice of school psychology: Implications from the APA specialty guidelines
Author(s) -
Wenger Ralph D.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
psychology in the schools
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.738
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1520-6807
pISSN - 0033-3085
DOI - 10.1002/1520-6807(198210)19:4<503::aid-pits2310190417>3.0.co;2-x
Subject(s) - school psychology , psychology , private practice , specialty , competence (human resources) , relevance (law) , pedagogy , medical education , applied psychology , social psychology , psychiatry , medicine , family medicine , political science , law
Abstract A model of school psychology private practice is developed that is appropriate to the unique training and experience of school psychologists and is consistent with the professional functions outlined in the Specialty Guidelines for rhe Delivery of Services by School Psychologists developed by the American Psychological Association. Each of the six functions is examined to see how it could be conducted effectively within the parameters of private practice. Client populations and recruitment efforts are addressed briefly. A cautionary note is sounded about several potential ethical conflicts that have particular relevance to the private practice of school psychology; i.e., competence, communication of services to the public, and conflicts of interest.