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• OnDemand: "It Starts With Us" OPA Annual Conference

  • Start
    11/18/2024
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    05/18/2025
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    5:30 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE
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  For event questions, contact us today! 

  okpsychassociation@gmail.com or 405-664-0270

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• Competency Evaluations for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse

  • When
    04/18/2025
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Live & ZOOM and Future ON DEMAND WEBINAR
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  OPA, Dr. Jason Beaman and the Oklahoma Disability Services (ODS) is sponsoring a training opportunity for those interested in doing the Competency Evaluations for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse. 

  There will be training locations in both Tulsa and Norman connected virtually. 

  Training Locations: 

  The Annex, 1132 McGee Drive, Norman, OK 73069

  OSU Center For Health Sciences, 1111 W 17th St, Tulsa Oklahoma, 74107

  Virtual attendance is allowed.  Contact Danna Fowble for that link.  

  
  

  The majority of the training will be conducted by:

  Jason Beaman, D.O., M.S., M.P.H., FAPA

  Associate Clinical Professor 

  Chair, School of Forensic Sciences

  Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences

  He is the psychiatrist with ODMHSAS that is leading the initiative to complete the 270+ evaluations before the deadline given by the federal monitors. 

  He will be covering: (But not limited to:)

  • The situation the State of Oklahoma is now facing regarding Competency Evaluations 
  • The specific nature of the Competency Evaluations being conducted 
  • The logistics of contracting, scheduling, and reporting results
  • And answering and questions participants may continue to have following his presentation.

  This training was initially scheduled to train psychologists contracting with ODS, but we decided to work with OPA to make it available to all psychologists interested in participating in this initiative. 

  Norman Training Costs and Fees and for CE's:

  Dr. Beaman is not charging for his time, and we have worked hard to keep the training costs as low as possible. However, opening it up to all psychologists requires us to request a minimal fee to cover costs.

  One note: OPA has also agreed to absorb any of their expenses to reduce any fees even further. 

  Registration Fees for CE's and Norman will be as follows:

  
  

  1)  No Cost to attend virtually or in Tulsa.  No cost does not include CE's.

  2) $50 for OPA Members who want CE's or wish to attend in person in Norman. 

  3) $100 for non-OPA members who want CE's or wish to attend in person in Norman.  

  4) $0 for psychologists contracting with ODS. 

  If you’re unable to attend this Friday, we hope to work with Dr. Beaman to make a recording of this training available.   It will be extremely helpful, but not required, for you to complete this training before you start the evaluations. 

  Virtual attendance is allowed.  Contact Danna Fowble for that link.  

  Thank you to everyone who has been willing to step up and help us address this critical situation.

  If you would like more information regarding contracting through ODS, please email me directly at docmartin@okdisabilityservices.com

  Training Locations: 

  The Annex, 1132 McGee Drive, Norman, OK 73069

  OSU Center For Health Sciences, 1111 W 17th St, Tulsa Oklahoma, 74107

  Virtual attendance is allowed.  Contact Danna Fowble for that link.  

  
  

  
  

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• Third Annual Best Practices & Ethics Conference

  • When
    04/26/2025
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    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    1200 Children's Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
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  LOCATION CHANGE - Please note this event will now be held at the Samis Education Center located at 1200 Children's Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

  
  

  REGISTRATION IS OPEN 

  CEU's include Ethics CEU's 

  Best Practice Tools for you including applicable AI tools and how to enhance your practice using trainees

  SPEAKERS

  Dr. Kacey Gilbert, PhD

  Dr. Joseph (Joe) James, PsyD

  Dr. Mary Ann Hubbard-Shepherd, PhD 

  Click here for Speaker Bios

  FINAL Agenda Draft Best Practices.pdf 
  

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• Telepsychology: Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Considerations Inside and Outside of PSYPACT

  • When
    05/02/2025
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    11:00 AM - 2:15 PM
  • Location
    Virtual Event
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  Course Description:
  

  In an era of rapidly evolving technology, telepsychology has become an indispensable tool for expanding access to behavioral health services. However, this transformative modality brings with it a complex web of legal, ethical, and regulatory considerations that demand careful attention. This comprehensive 3-hour course is designed specifically for members of state psychological associations, offering critical insights into the evolving landscape of telepsychology practice. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the foundational principles, legal mandates, and practical applications that govern the delivery of telepsychology services. Key areas of focus will include federal and state regulatory compliance, ethical considerations, and risk management and enforcement. We will provide you with an in depth look at the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), an interstate compact designed to facilitate the practice of telepsychology and the temporary in-person face-to-face practice of psychology across state boundaries. This course will equip you with the essential knowledge and tools to effectively regulate and support the responsible and ethical practice of telepsychology within the states where you practice.

  Learning Objectives:
  At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
  
  1. List and understand foundational knowledge and ethical considerations, including how to define “telepsychology” and differentiate it from other, related terms; and identify and explain core ethical principles that apply to telepsychology services such as confidentiality and informed consent.
  
  2. Describe the evolution of telepsychology and its growing importance in behavioral health care service delivery, including potential benefits and limitations of telepsychology for diverse patient populations.

  3. Identify and summarize key federal and state laws that govern telepsychology practice, including state professional licensure requirements, scope of practice considerations, and patient data privacy and security considerations (e.g., HIPAA).

  4. Discuss the implications of cross-jurisdictional practice, including what an interstate compact is (and one example of a compact); what specific objectives PSYPACT has achieved and two things PSYPACT allows psychologists to do to ethically and legally practice according to regulations; and what the governing documents for PSYPACT are and where to locate them. 

  5. Explain the potential consequences of non-compliance with legal and ethical standards in telepsychology, including disciplinary actions, risk of enforcement, and other penalties (e.g., audits, investigations).

  
  

  About the Speakers:
  

  Janet Orwig, MBA, CAE in her position with the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) serves as the Associate Executive Officer, Member Services and PSYPACT Executive Director. She is responsible for monitoring state regulatory and legislative actions and overseeing member
  services including the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT). Her 27-year career in association management includes experience in customer service, public relations, advocacy, strategic planning, leadership development, grant management and project and program management. Janet earned her Paralegal Certificate and bachelor’s in business administration from Huntingdon College and her MBA from the University of Phoenix. She is also a Certified Association Executive.

  Amy Lerman is a Health Regulatory and Telehealth Attorney with Epstein, Becker, and Green Law Firm.  Amy is the lead author of the firm’s Telemental Health Laws app, a comprehensive survey of state telehealth laws, regulations, and policies for mental and behavioral health practitioners and stakeholders across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.  Amy is also a co-author of a Bloomberg BNA portfolio publication titled Navigating the Telehealth Landscape: Legal and Regulatory Issues. Since 2018, Amy has guest lectured on digital health law at Cornell Tech.  Before she joined Epstein Becker Green, Amy worked in the health care practice of a large consulting firm. She also worked for a technology company providing customized health care provider profiling / search engines to employer clients.

  
  

  References:
  

  1. About PSYPACT. https://psypact.gov/page/About . Accessed 15 Jan 2025.
  2. Buenger, Michael L. et. al. The Evolving Law and Use of Interstate Compacts. 2nd Edition, Kelly Book and ABA Publishing, 2017.
  3 “Interstate Compacts by State – Ballotpedia.” Ballotpedia, https://ballotpedia.org/Interstate_compacts_by_state. Accessed 4 May 2023.
  4. APA Guidelines for the Practice of Telepsychology . Accessed 15 Jan 2025 https://www.apa.org/practice/guidelines/telepsychology-revision.pdf
  5. “What are Interstate Compacts? - National Center for Interstate Compacts|The Council of State Governments.” https://compacts.csg.org. Accessed 15 Jan 2025.

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