The origins of the concept of competency are to be found in the work of psychologist David McClelland who developed a model that would predict successful performance. It has become a concept that is widely used across educational, training, employment, and assessment contexts to analyse successful performance. The Psychology Board has developed and is refining competencies for the profession as a whole. However, the practice of psychology in different settings or domains may cause for differing competencies. For example, consulting with an adult may require different competencies than consulting with a child. In 2020, 21% of psychologists worked in solo private practice and 19% in a group setting private practice. Combined they formed the largest cohort of work setting for psychologists. What are the competencies required for successful performance in private practice? The Institute of Private Practicing Psychologists has been exploring this since 1999, and this presentation will explore the development and the future direction of those competencies. As well as providing a context for the development of competencies in private practice, the presentation will invite participants to apply the scientist-practitioner model to explore competency in their own private practice situation, whether it be in a private practice that is presently operating or in planning a private practice in the future. This webinar is suitable for psychologists who have recently set up in private practice or those who are considering that option.
About our presenters: Tim Upsdell Tim Upsdell is the Principal Psychologist and owner of Fleurieu Psychology Services practicing in the Fleurieu Peninsula and the southern suburbs of Adelaide. Founded 23 years ago, it has grown to be a private psychology practice with 2 main offices and 13 practicing psychologists. Tim is also the president of the Institute of Private Practicing Psychologists, an organisation that has been seeking to develop competencies for the private practice of psychology since 1999.