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Call for nominations for psychologist members of the National Register Board of Directors.
***Posted 12/16/2007***

The Board consists of 11 members, three of whom are representatives of the public and not psychologists.  Individuals from diverse geographic locations, specializations, backgrounds, as well as gender and ethnicity currently serve on the National Register Board of Directors. To maintain a Board of Directors representative of our Registrants and the general population, nominees from various groups of diversity are encouraged to apply.

For the psychologist opening(s) that begin in 2009, we ask that you consider whether you are interested in making the necessary commitment to become a participating member of the Board and, if so, to follow the instructions below. The term is for four years and begins January 1, 2009.

Psychologist Members of the Board of Directors

For the psychologist positions the applicant must be a current Registrant. There is no required minimum number of years of Registrant status and applications from early career psychologists are welcome and encouraged. Some desired areas of expertise include but are not limited to clinical geropsychology, ethics, diversity, cognitive-behavioral therapy, international psychology, forensic psychology, and expertise in emerging practice areas, particularly prescription privileges. Desired practice settings include institutional settings (including military and prisons), integrated health care delivery systems, academic health centers (including VA), and internship/postdoctoral training sites. Other areas of expertise will be considered, depending on how those characteristics enhance the strengths of the current Board of Directors.

We also seek applicants with experience or expertise in helping to raise funds for the NR Millennium Fund Awards and credentialing scholarships for doctoral psychology students (see http://www.nationalregister.org/student_awards.html) and early career psychologists (see http://www.nationalregister.org/ECP.html). 

For information on the current Board of Directors, please go to http://www.nationalregister.org/aboutus_board.html

So that you may make an informed decision as to your interest and availability in applying for the Board of Directors, please note that:

• The mission of the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology is to credential licensed psychologists, promote credentialed psychologists to consumers, provide distinction and value to its Registrants, guide psychology students toward credentialing, and enhance psychologists' contributions to integrated health care. (For more information on how the National Register serves the mission go to http://www.nationalregister.org/about_NR.html).
• The primary role of the Board is to set policy consistent with the purposes of the corporation.  The Board of Directors meets twice a year, usually in late May and late November. The Board typically meets Friday and Saturday. Between board meetings, a great deal of discussion, debate and some decision-making occurs through email. Each board member serves on at least one committee. Again, most of that activity occurs by email and on the phone as needed. As we are a nonprofit organization, Board members do not receive a salary or stipend, but expenses (e.g., airfare, hotel accommodations, meals) to attend meetings are reimbursed.
• This is a self-nomination process. 

Deadline for Nominations

Please send a cover letter by March 31, 2008, indicating why you think you should be considered for one of the positions, accompanied by a current resume. Please send all information by email to laura@nationalregister.org. Nominees chosen for recommendation to the Board of Directors will be interviewed by the Nominating Committee in April.  The National Register Board of Directors considers the results of the interviews and elects at the meeting in May 2008.