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Welcome! The Utah Psychological Association represents and advances psychology throughout our state and nation. Our 300+ members include psychologists, researchers, graduate students, and educators who contribute to the field through research, education, and evidence-based care. We advocate for the profession of psychology at state and national levels while providing our members with high-quality continuing education and professional development opportunities.
For the public, we maintain a "Find a Psychologist" directory. directory to help connect you with providers who match your needs.
Heartfelt Thanks for Your Continued Support! Please renew your membership by August 1, 2024.We at the Utah Psychological Association (UPA) are grateful for your support. We remain dedicated to reciprocating that support by furthering the well-being of all our valued members and continuing to advocate for the profession. UPA Advocacy in 2024: A Year of ChangeUPA was a powerful and important voice in the past year to support meaningful regulatory changes to increase access to behavioral health services. To this end, prescribing authority for trained Psychologists is now a reality in Utah. Your support is essential for UPA to continue to play a respected and vocal role in legislative and regulatory efforts affecting our profession and those we serve. Investing in Your Growth with CE’s and A New Podcast!Committed to your professional development, UPA is planning enriching Continuing Education (CE) events. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements via email. UPA's latest podcast is now on Spotify! The latest episode is about self-care. Our wonderful Student Rep and Student Rep-elect talk about the importance of self-care and making it a priority. They share a model of monitoring ourselves, discuss some of their experiences with high levels of stress, and provide some great tips we can all use. Please click this link to listen to the podcast: Podcast We launched a Job Board!UPA members can now employ our new Job Board! Find and share psychology jobs, contracts, training sites, and even office space. Postings are free for members, while non-members can access it for a small fee. Spread the word and explore exciting new career and hiring opportunities! Exclusive Member BenefitsIn addition to the changes mentioned above, your UPA membership continues to provide a comprehensive package of exclusive benefits:
Please Renew Your Membership BY AUGUST 1, 2024 Renew your membership today and join us in shaping the future of psychology in Utah! You can renew by going to the following webpage https://www.utpsych.org/ or by contacting Teresa Bruce, Executive Director, at 801-410-0337. Thank you for your commitment to UPA. We stand beside you as we continue to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. With sincere appreciation,The Utah Psychological Association Board of Directors | Upcoming Events
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UPA Job Board
We are excited to announce UPA's Job Board, a platform that hosts psychology-related job opportunities, contract work, and training sites. There is also the option to share available office space. This job board is designed to help you find and share career opportunities in psychology.
Employers can post positions, view CVs/resumes, edit posts, and allow for applying for positions directly from the board or link to their own job application web pages. Job seekers can post their CVs/resumes, apply directly from the Job Board, and receive notifications of new listings.
Posting to this site is free for UPA members and is a member benefit. Non-members can also post to the job board for a small charge. We encourage you to post your jobs and spread the word about this resource.
Utah Psychological Association Job Board
The job board is in development, so we welcome your feedback and suggestions on how to improve it. Please let us know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this new feature. You can contact us at utahpsych@gmail.com
We thank you for your contributions to Utah Psychology and for being a part of UPA. We hope that this job board will serve as a valuable tool for your professional development and networking.
UPA Podcast
From DBT to CBT to ACMHC: Decoding the Alphabet Soup of Therapy Lingo to Increase Patient Empowerment
Are you confused by all the letters after your therapist's name? Wondering what CPT, DBT, or EMDR means for your treatment? You're not alone! Join Cat Sales, UPA Student Representative, as she breaks down mental health credentials and treatment approaches.
In this episode, Cat guides listeners through
- The differences between various mental health providers (LPC, LCMHC, LMFT, LCSW, PhD, PsyD, MD, APRN)
- What each credential means for a provider's training, approach, and specialization
- Popular therapy methods demystified, from Cognitive Processing Therapy to Internal Family Systems
- Practical insights on licensing, student status, and cost differences between providers
Listen now to gain confidence in finding the right provider and treatment approach for your unique needs. And remember, the Utah Psychological Association offers a comprehensive directory of providers throughout the state to help you take that important next step.
Find the Utah Psychological Association in Spotify and Apple Podcasts
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zslQfXS52bwuwAgaaa7OI?si=dd2b5612279e4a83
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Find a PsychologistInterested in finding a psychologist in Utah? Check out the Find a Psychologist Directory You can search the directory for specialty areas to suit what you need. UPA Forum
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A member benefit of UPA is that members can request an Ethics Consult at any time. Doing so is easy and can be tremendously helpful when struggling with an issue that raises some ethical questions
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Not a member of UPA? Please consider joining. UPA has historically helped define the role of psychology in Utah and continues to play a strong role in making sure that psychologist have a voice in State legislation, licensing changes, and scope of practice. There are some very real challenges over the next several years that will require the support of as many psychologists as possible. Please visit www.utpsych.org or call (801) 410-0337 to join. 
If you are already a member, we encourage you to consider joining a committee and getting more involved in the work of UPA. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of our clients and community
UPA Fulfilling the Promise to its Members and the Community:
- Serving its members by providing access to the highest quality educational programs with the latest data on the science and practice of psychology.
- Advocating for public policies and legislation that promote psychological services and the psychological health of Utah.
- Promoting human welfare by the responsible encouragement of the development of psychology in all its branches in the broadest manner consistent with ethical and scientific standards.
- Creating and sustaining an environment of diversity and inclusion along with supporting increasing cultural competence for Utah Psychologists.
- Making psychology more visible to the public by providing public education on psychological issues, providing psychological resources and referrals, and disseminating psychological scientific knowledge.
UPA online has information about UPA’s Board, our goals; continuing education opportunities; news of our advocacy work at the Federal and state level; and much more. This is an unfolding website, so expect changes as we develop it. Thanks for visiting and we hope you will return often!
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