4th Quarter 2004 that information to help get MPA to where it needs to be! MPA President’s Report Year of Change Inside 1 Year of Change Michael Willett, Ph.D. 3 New Complimentary Legal Services Program Joanne Schouten, Ph.D. 4 Executive Director’s Report Judith Kovach, Ph.D. 6 Hot off the Press from MPA Members James Windell, M.A. 8 Women’s Advocacy Report Gail Berkove, Ph.D., Chair 10 Haynes, Ellstein Elected to Leadership Team 12 Michigan Psychologist Marketplace Michael Willett, Ph.D., MPA President A s I finish my year as President, I want to thank the members of MPA for affording me this opportunity. I have met wonderful psychologists, worked with dedicated professionals to invigorate MPA and along the way, made a few decisions. It must be said that MPA is a vibrant and energetic organization that could not exist without the dedicated volunteers, who spend hundreds of hours of their time, without pay, doing what is necessary to ensure the viability and success of our organization. Committee Chairs who meet with their committees, design projects, implement activities, respond to demands for data, take on tough assignments and still smile, are wonderful to have on my team. Many of you have read the listserv and know the dedication of those chairpersons. They stand tall and have answered the questions that needed to be answered. Our Professional Staff have been wonderful. Pam Steffy has stepped into the role of Managing Director of MPA and has already saved us approximately 15,000 dollars, by examining if we really “need” that! In asking that question she has created a lean and effective office operation that is efficient and user-friendly. Her new assistant Tena, has joined MPA on the run, and is adding to the service friendly activities of MPA. Judith Kovach, Executive Director has brought vision and energy to her new job. Her task this year is to create an organization that will continue to grow and provide service to our members. Judith is an incredible asset to the organization; she has knowledge of the history of MPA’s beginnings, and she can use Our conferences this year were fantastic. We would like to see more member attendance in support of our efforts. The Program Committee spends many hours, months in advance, selecting and arranging for speakers and programs. They are unsung in the process, as most of us only see the end product. It is not easy, but a lot of fun to do, particularly when the participants say, “Great conference!” I began my Presidential year with a message of “Who Moved the Cheese!” never thinking that this was the YEAR of CHANGE: Dennis Hicks retiring, re-formulating the management of MPA, profound changes in staffing, a new conference alliance with Wayne State University, new budget woes, and new opportunities to make a difference! A good year, in all. But we are not done. MPA is getting ready to implement distant web broadcasting of selected conferences. Details will be published shortly. MPA is going to have a Position Paper on prescription privileges. The MPA Foundation is going to be fully functioning as an adjunct to Psychology in Michigan. There are going to be new member services that will make a difference to members. President Schouten will be at the helm and steering MPA successfully into the future. Our President Elect, Jack Haynes will be learning the ropes and developing a plan for his term of office. Thank you again for one great year! Happy Holidays and don’t forget to donate to the tax deductible MPA Foundation in December. It makes tax time easier, and makes MPAF viable. Michael A. Willett The Michigan Psychologist: www.michpsych.org 2 4th Quarter, 2004 President Elect’s Report New Complimentary Legal Services Program Joanne Schouten, Ph.D. I n an effort to provide increased member benefits, we are pleased to announce a new Complimentary Legal Services program which will have a six month trial period. It officially runs from August 1, 2004 through January 31, 2005. Deborah Williamson and Sanford Mall are the first two attorneys willing to participate in this member benefit. A note of caution, we have many suppliers who provide services to our members. These services are offered as a benefit but none of these services (legal, insurance, auto purchases, etc.) are to be construed as an endorsement by MPA. The MPA leadership is very interested in hearing from our members if they have concerns about any of these programs. Deborah Williamson represents numerous health care providers in all aspects of health care law including HIPAA compliance, Medicare and private payer audit defense, third party payer reimbursement and billing, fraud and abuse, regulatory compliance, and professional licensure. Deborah has agreed to a complimentary consultation which is limited to not more that two hours of attorney or legal assistant time. Deborah and her legal assistant will be the people providing these services. The two hours are not intended as an entitlement of 120 minutes to each MPA member, but are provided as a cap to the legal services. MPA members cannot pass their complimentary time to another member. After the initial complimentary meeting, consultation or review time will be billed at the standard hourly rate. Unused time will not be rolled over to another year nor will this complimentary service be provided on an annual basis. In other words, each member has one complimentary consultation available to them. Contact Deborah directly by phone at 248.538.6352 or by e-mail at dwilliamson@fosterswift.com. MPA Welcomes New Members Patric Brice, Ph.D. Tara Cornelius, Ph.D. J. Patrick Duiven, Psy.D. Daniel Fachting, Ph.D. Maria Fimiani, Psy.D. Bonnie Fons Wilson, Ph.D. Cynthia Hockett, Ph.D. Catharine Kaneti, Psy.D. Jeffrey Kuentzel, Ph.D. John McCaskill, Ph.D. Pamela McCaskill, Ph.D. Lynn Neely, Ph.D. Mary Wassink, Ed.D. Bernice Harvey, M.A. Marion McLean Elizabeth Shaw, M.A. Laura Byers . Kathy Cherry Elaine Epstein Donald McMillan Sandra Mulhinch Elizabeth Beilstein Jacey Cook Tiffany Griffen Bruce Howard II Kimberly Johnson Tracy Juliao Kristen Kennedy Lindsay King Cassandra Kinloch Donald Knight Heather LaPrairie Sheryl Lozowski-Sullivan Mica Lunt Sanford Mall has agreed to provide MPA members with a twenty percent discount off his hourly rates. Further, the initial consultation appointment will be complementary for our members. Mr. Mall is certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. His legal firm provides a wide scope of services including: estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, estate administration, business planning, business succession, guardianship, conservatorship, eldercare legal planning, elder law, special needs planning, and care advocacy. In addition, he is willing to offer our members and our patients access to his social worker/ care advocate for emergency assistance. This service is often used for individuals and families confronting issues related to care in the home or in a facility. His firm also provides advocacy services on behalf of persons with disabilities as well as elders who have questions regarding access to services. Contact Mr. Mall at 3100 Northwestern Highway, Suite 220, Farmington Hills, MI 48334, phone him at 248.538.1800 or by e-mail at www.theeldercarelawfirm.com We will be working to put a link from the MPA website to Foster Swift’s and Sanford Mall’s websites. 4th Quarter, 2004 M M M M M M M M M M M M M A A A S S S S S SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE A=Associate Member, M=Full Member, L=Life Member, S=Student Affiliate, S.E.=Student E-Member (Continued on page 10) 3 The Michigan Psychologist: www.michpsych.org Executive Director’s Report “Scope Creep”: MPA Advocacy Judith Kovach, Ph.D. T In this regard, MPA took a leadership role in the recommendation that the public sector develop better linkages with mental health providers in the private sector. Including psychologists in independent practice as Medicaid providers is one such recommendation to improve service delivery and reduce costs. he Michigan Psychological Association has had a full advocacy agenda since my last report in this newsletter. The most important work has involved issues related to protection of practice standards and psychologists’ scope of practice as well as mental health policy. A discussion on the MPA listserv indicated that many MPA members have a growing concern with non-psychologists practicing outside their scope of practice and training as defined in their licensure and are diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders. Specifically, members have reported instances in which Licensed Professional Counselors are being reimbursed by insurance companies for providing services which require a DSM-IV diagnosis, which appears to be outside the LPC scope of practice. This issue has concerned MPA for a number of years. In 1992, MPA raised this issue with the Board of Counselors and were advised that the Board could only respond to a complaint by someone who had received services and the Board had had no such complaint. After the recent postings to the listserv, the MPA Board of Directors voted to contact the Board of Psychology and request that the Board seek an opinion from the Attorney General about the legality of LPCs making diagnoses of mental and emotional disorders. There does appear to be some conflict between what is allowed in the law versus the rules and we are requesting further clarification. Please contact me directly at mpadpa@msn.com or by phone at (248) 302-6774 if you have any further information about LPCs working outside their scope of training and practice. MPA is committed to addressing the issue of “scope creep” and encroachment on the scope of practice of psychologists. Community Mental Health Service Programs (CMHSPs) should have uniform standards, definitions and service availability across the state. • Although persons with severe and persistent mental illness or individuals with a mental health crisis should continue to receive priority services, Michigan must provide greater access to quality services for individuals in the early stages of illness. The Michigan Psychologist: www.michpsych.org Michigan must adopt a mental health insurance parity law. The Commission concluded that parity would increase access, reduce the demand for services from the public sector and provide long-term cost benefits for business and industry. • Recipient rights in the CMHSPs must be improved and enhanced. The Patient Bill of Rights in Michigan currently applies only to private insurers. • Michigan must end the incarceration of mentally ill persons in the adult and juvenile justice systems because adequate assessment and treatment are not available. • The State should facilitate an on-going public education program about mental and emotional disorders. • Funding for treatment and support services for mental illness must be increased. The full text of the Mental Health Commission Report can be seen at www.michigan.gov/mentalhealth. MPA participated in the preparation of the report of the Governor’s Mental Health Commission, which was released in late October. In summary, the Commission recommended the following: • • MPA will continue to work with the Department of Community Health to implement changes in the public delivery of mental health services, particularly in developing better linkages to the private sector. The mission of the Michigan Psychological Association requires us to “advance psychology as a science and as a profession and to promote the public welfare by encouraging the highest professional standards. . .by participating in the public policy process on behalf of the profession and health care consumers. Supporting the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission is an important part of our mission. Being involved is good for psychology and good for people who need mental health services. Please share your thoughts, comments and suggestions with me and become part of psychology’s voice. 4 4th Quarter, 2004 2005 MPA Continuing Education Have you just … Friday, February 11 Psychopharmacology of Major Depression Speaker: Daniel Egli, Ph.D. 8:30a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Madonna University, Livonia, MI Published a book? Been elected an officer in a professional organization? Had an article accepted for publication in a professional Friday, May 13 MMPI - 2 Speaker: John Graham, Ph.D. 8:30a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Holiday Inn West, Lansing, MI journal? Gotten a promotion or accepted a new position? Friday, September (date to be announced) Evidence Based Treatment Speaker: to be announced 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Co-sponsored with Wayne State University Begun writing a newspaper column? Received an honor or an award? You may not want to brag about your accomplishments, but we do. Tell us about your most recent achievements and we’ll let the MPA members know about it. Thursday & Friday, October 20-21 MPA Fall Convention A new approach to anger management: Moving beyond the storm to values and compassion Speaker: Steven Stosny, Ph.D. No More Clueless Sex Speaker: Gail Elizabeth Wyatt, Ph.D. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Location to be announced, Novi, MI E-mail Pam Steffy (psteffy@acd.net) or Jim Windell (jwind27961@aol.com) with your information. Psychological Institutes of Michigan, P.C. EXPERIENCED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST Wanted to join small, collegial outpatient clinic in Franklin Village. We are the oldest psychologists’ P.C. in Michigan. Our location is in a lovely wooded setting, convenient to all northern Detroit suburbs. We’re looking for a highlyskilled, fully-licensed psychologist with a full-time practice. Psychological Institutes Staff: Robert Erard, Ph.D. Larry Friedberg, Ph.D. Carol Schwartz, Ph.D. Linda Sircus, Ph.D. Frederick Marshall, Ph.D. Lisa Yufit, Ph.D. Please send curriculum vitae with references to: Larry M. Friedberg, Ph.D. Psychological Institutes of Michigan, P.C. 26111 W. Fourteen Mile Road, Suite 104 Franklin Village, Michigan 48025 (248) 626-4622 4th Quarter, 2004 5 The Michigan Psychologist: www.michpsych.org What’s new on the MPA listserv? HOT OFF THE PRESS FROM MPA MEMBERS Kevin Keenan, Ph.D. Chair, E-Committee Task Force By James Windell, M.A. F all has been both busy and interesting on the MPA listserv. In October, listserv members posted a record number of messages (254). The usual number of posts in a month averages about 150. Hansell, J. & Damour, L. (2004) “Abnormal Psychology”. New York: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 0-471-38982X MPA member James Hansell says he and his co-author (Lisa Damour) had both been teaching abnormal psychology at various colleges, but they were frustrated with the existing books. So they did what many frustrated teachers do: they wrote their own textbook. Five years in the making, the book “Abnormal Psychology” was recently published by John Wiley & Sons. The Board of Psychology’s recent proposals for administrative rules clarifying supervision requirements evoked the greatest number of messages (44) during September and October. Listserv posts by MPA leadership encouraged members to support the proposed rule changes for supervision either by attending the public hearing in Lansing in September or by submitting e-mail comments into the public record. Listserv members conducted a general discussion of the need for supervision rules and educated themselves in the specifics of the new rules. For example, the rules set specific standards for the frequency of supervision at various levels of licensure ranging from twice a week for practicum and internship trainees to once a month for permanent LLPs with master’s degrees and more than 10 years of experience. Listserv members were directed to the Board of Psychology’s web site, http:// www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-27417_27529_27552— ,00.html, for the complete text of the new supervision rules. (The Board’s web address can be reached easily from MPA’s website by clicking on the hypertext “licensure” under the psychologists’ tab on the home page at Michpsych.org.) Psychologists who have anything to do with supervision will want to familiarize themselves with the new rules and will want to bookmark the psychology board’s homepage for future reference. The new rules are currently under review and scheduled to go into effect in January 2006. When the rules are finalized MPA members will be notified immediately on the listserv. A subsequent issue of the Michigan Psychologist will address the finalized supervision rules in detail. Hansell has been teaching abnormal psychology as well as other courses at the University of Michigan since 1989, winning various teaching and writing awards. John Wiley’s website (www.com/college/sc/hansell//) calls this textbook a new, innovative approach to the teaching of abnormal psychology. Hansell and Damour focus on case histories, core concepts and controversies rather than trying to detail fine diagnostic distinctions which often interfere with students learning the basics of the subject. Miller, L.J. & Donders, J. (2003). Prediction of educational outcome after pediatric traumatic brain injury. Rehabilitation Psychology, 48, 237-241. Jacobus Donders recently co-authored the article “Prediction of Educational Outcome after Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury” in the journal Rehabilitation Psychology. Donders says that they were able to demonstrate that neuropsychological assessment (completed within about 3 months after injury) made a significant improvement in the prediction of educational outcomes at 2 years post injury, over and beyond any combination of demographic (e.g., age, SES) and neurological (e.g., coma, CT scan) variables. The next most “popular” topic on the listserv (40 posts) was generated by a recovery of payment letter that many psychologists received from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM). The letter stated that psychologists who participated in the BCBSM Blue Choice/Value Options network had been paid at a higher rate than entitled by their contracts. According to the posts of our members, the recovery letters asked for repayment of amounts that ranged from hundreds of dollars to a high of $13,000. Even psychologist’s who didn’t participate with Value Options and who don’t directly bill insurance reported receiving letters for “repayment.” “We think this is important because it demonstrates the incremental value that psychology can provide,” Donders says. “It also helps to flag those children who are at the greatest risk for complicated long-term outcomes.” (Continued on page 11) The Michigan Psychologist: www.michpsych.org 6 4th Quarter, 2004 Farewell to a Colleague and Friend right. She was at once profoundly intelligent and deeply practical. Once I asked her what was challenging about being on Court TV; she thought for a minute, and said that, really, the testimony was pretty straight-forward, but putting on all that make-up was a little tricky. She could clown around with the best of them. I remember my son solemnly observing around his third birthday that “Beff makes me laugh.” It was true. She made us all laugh and she made us all live life a little more fully. Dr. Beth Kuhn Clark died on October 29, 2004, after a lengthy illness, at the age of 52. As she had wished, she died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. All of us at MPA mourn her loss. Beth was born in Summit, NJ on October 3, 1952, the daughter of Jean H. and Elizabeth Dowd Kuhn. She attended Chatham Township public schools, and Smith College in Northampton, MA, from which she graduated cum laude in 1974. On April 29, 1978 she married Charles R. Clark; they met as clinical psychology graduate students at Long Island University and remained partners and colleagues until her death. Following doctoral studies, Beth worked as a therapist and supervisor for Washtenaw County Community Mental Health Services. In 1982, she went into private practice in Adrian, and in 1984 established a psychotherapy and forensic assessment practice in Ann Arbor, along with Charlie. Beth had many other talents and interests beside the pursuit of excellence in her chosen profession. Beth loved books and was a great reader with broad tastes; reading was an abiding pleasure to the end of her life. She was a superb athlete. In high school, she excelled in most sports. Indeed, she remains the highest scoring woman ever to play basketball for her high school, something she accomplished despite a stature that barely edged over the five-foot mark. She was an expert skier, who impressed all of us who sped after her with her exuberance and style. Even during her illness, she worked hard at improving her golf game. Finally, she was an avid all-seasons sports fan, especially of University of Michigan teams. As much as she loved her home in Ann Arbor, she loved summers at the Jersey Shore - a little house on Long Beach Island, in Harvey Cedars on Barnegat Bay, where she spent time most years of her life. Beth was the consummate psychologist, kind, thoughtful and fair. Her professional activities were wide-ranging, from the treatment of children, adolescents, adults and families to the resolution of difficult divorces and the psychological evaluation of individuals and groups involved in civil litigation. Through her work and her publications, she earned a national reputation as an authority and teacher, particularly in regard to high conflict divorce and child custody disputes. Beth so loved her family. The love Charlie and she shared was remarkable and clear to anyone who ever saw them together. They were, truly, each other’s best friends. She loved her children, Peter, 22, and Laura, 19, beyond measure. She seemed to want to live until they had made a place for themselves in their young adult worlds, and I think she did that. They are wonderful young people. She was always close to her parents, Lib and Jean, who spent her last days with her and who were there for her every step of her final year. She was embraced by her brother, Peter, his wife, Sarah, and their children, Carson and Tate. Beth was a great supporter of MPA. She was president of the Association in 1996, and was named Distinguished Psychologist by MPA in 2000. She was a frequent consultant to MPA, particularly on ethical and legal issues. Beth also served as a member of the American Psychological Association’s Committee on Legal Issues in 1997-1999, and as its Chair in 1999. She chaired the Working Group on the Formation of an ABA/APA Institute on Family, Marriage, and Divorce from 1997 -1999. She was a member of the APA Ethics Committee from 2000-2002, and President of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology from 2000-2002. Beth wrote extensively, including her recent book, Law and Mental Health Professionals: Michigan, written with Charlie. Her publications concern psychological testing, the clinical interviewing of children, memory in children, and the application of law to mental health issues. She was a terrific teacher, whose lively seminars on forensic issues and ethics were much valued. She was generous with her time, mentoring many young psychologists and consulting freely with those of us in need of her measured wisdom. Beth faced the year of her illness with the grace that characterized all of her life. She sustained those around her with her spirit, good humor, and abiding courage, often somehow cheering us up, when we were thinking we would cheer her. She was clear and truthful about how long her odds were, but she insisted on trying every reasonable option to spend more time with her beloved family; she and Charlie worked hard at it, and she lived much longer than many of us expected. But now she is gone. She will be sorely missed. We extend our condolences especially to Charlie, himself a pastpresident of APA and a great friend of many of us. We also reach out to Peter, Laura, and the rest of Beth’s family. Donations can be made in Beth’s name to the American Cancer Society or the charity of one’s choice. Beth was a person of conviction whose interest in ethical issues grew out of her fervent belief that psychologists should treat others with even-handedness and respect. She saw issues clearly and was never afraid to stand up for what she felt was 4th Quarter, 2004 By Pamela Ludolph,Ph.D. 7 The Michigan Psychologist: www.michpsych.org Women’s Advocacy Report Gail Berkove, Ph.D., Chair T he Women’s Advocacy Committee has had an active and productive fall. We are a committee of eight who meet once a month. Committee members are: Gail Berkove, Debra Brodie, Sabine Chrisman, Carol Ellstein, Mazy Gillis, Pam Hartmann, Jane Kelly, and Jan Tomakowsky. My sincere thanks go to this dedicated group for their enthusiasm, support, and hard work. (866) TeenScreen: 1-866-833-6727; or find information on the web at www.teenscreen.org. 2. Speakers Bureau We are always looking for ways to publicize MPA by providing speakers on psychological topics for various community groups. Valorie Cheyne was a speaker for us this past spring. In January, Roberta Toll will be giving a talk on “Perfectionism” for the Groves High School PTSA. 1. Project Healthy Living/Depression Screening We have been involved with depression screening at Project Healthy Living for five years now. Our “statistician” Pam Hartmann has noted that over the years, about 70% of the people screened have been women and of the total group, about 30% have needed a further referral. Even with diminishing numbers of participants at PHL over recent years, it is clear that we are providing a valuable service to the community. Thus, we will take part in Project Healthy Living again next spring. Stay tuned for more details early in the year. 3. FYI Help for Rape Victims In an article in the Sunday, September 19 Free Press (p.1, section M), Nicole Christian described an under-funded, little known but important program called S.A.N.E.: the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program. It involves specially trained forensic nurses who are on call 24/7 at 14 sites throughout Michigan (but none yet in the city of Detroit!) to provide free, specialized examinations for rape victims. Nurses receive about $2/hour and a promise of $200 for each victim that they help. The program has no dependable base of funding and relies on unpredictable, “soft” money for support. Rep. David Woodward, D-Royal Oak, introduced House Bill 5838 which would put the cost of forensic rape exams on the people who are convicted of sexual assault. Contact your State Representative to support this bill which has been languishing in the House Committee on Criminal Justice. We are available to provide both training and materials to psychologists who find opportunities to do depression screening. This summer, Art Lewandowski led a team of colleagues who conducted depression screening at a Health Fair at St. Aloysius Church in Detroit. Art reported that about 35 people stopped by their site and of those, 25 were screened. The director of the fair mentioned MPA both in their publicity and in their brochure of the event. We thank Art for his participation in organizing and conducting the screening and for representing MPA so ably. International Council of Psychologists (ICP) Coffee lovers rejoice! The next ICP conference, “Promoting Mental Health Across Cultures and Nations”, will be held in beautiful Foz de Iguacu, Brazil, from July 16-20, 2005, at a resort near the world’s largest waterfall. The rainforests surrounding the site have more varieties of flora and fauna than anywhere else on the planet. Argentina is across the bridge and Paraguay is just a few minutes away. The conference cost is less than $250—a real bargain. For more information—about the organization, membership (only $85), conference details, or how to submit an abstract for a presentation (giving a paper, being part of a symposium, conducting a conversation hour or a book author hour)—call me, Gail Berkove, at 248-552-0440. Betty Bishop, is currently accepting proposals for half day, 4hour Continuing Education workshops. If you would like to be considered, contact her at bbishop@umich.edu for information. But hurry, CE abstracts are due early in the year. It would be wonderful to have a strong Michigan presence in Brazil this summer! The Depression Education Coalition recently announced a program for screening depression in teens offered by Columbia University’s Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. It is called the “TeenScreen Program” and “works by creating partnerships with communities across the nation to implement early-identification programs for suicide and mental illness in youth.” The purpose of the program is to assess “for suicidality, as well the likelihood of a diagnosis for the mental disorders most predictive of suicide risk: depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.” It uses the computerized “Diagnostic Predictive Scales” (DPS) as the primary screening instrument. A paper and pencil version is available for special situations. The screening also includes a Clinical Interview involving a mental health professional. TeenScreen is already underway in many communities, through schools, clinics, doctors’ offices, shelters, residential treatment centers, etc. Training, software, consultation, and technical assistance for this program are free. If you are interested in learning more about this project and becoming involved with training and screening, contact The Michigan Psychologist: www.michpsych.org 8 4th Quarter, 2004 4th Quarter, 2004 9 The Michigan Psychologist: www.michpsych.org Congratulations to Jack Haynes, Ph.D. & MPA 2005 President-Elect MPA 2005 Secretary Thank you for the opportunity to serve as President-Elect of the Michigan Psychological Association. I appreciate your support and confidence. I look forward to participating in a tradition of substantial values and advocacy on behalf of psychology but also of service to the people of the State of Michigan. I will work in an energetic and focused way, encouraging diversity of thought and creativity of approaches regarding the challenges we face. It is my privilege to serve as Secretary of the Michigan Psychological Association for the next two years. I am looking forward to helping shape the organization’s direction from the vantage point of the Executive Committee. We will tackle many challenges, including but not limited to financial concerns, audio-visual conferencing at remote sites, and development of the Michigan Psychological Association Foundation. There will also be the daily issues that constitute the essence of MPA: membership, ethics, federal advocacy, programming, legislation, interface with other professional groups, insurance, licensing, and sub-group interests within MPA. As always, we will regularly review proposed state legislation that affect Michigan psychologists. We will also seek opportunities to promote psychology to the public. It will be a busy time. The present is turbulent with professional identity issues as well as important patient issues in a climate of financially stressful times. My tenure on the Licensing Board, including as Chair, has prepared me to understand the complexity and enduring, unresolved nature of many issues facing the practice of psychology in Michigan, and the multidimensional stresses on our profession. Legislative and policy issues will continue to be very important and we must not only respond but more importantly we must help shape the direction in these areas. I also believe in this context that it is important that we continue to promote the highest standards of ethics for psychologists. An organization is only as strong as its membership and leadership. I will work to uphold the integrity of MPA and to articulate MPA’s vision during my tenure. I hope you will join me in supporting MPA as the voice of Michigan psychologists. Focus needs to be placed on organizational strength and health, especially financial. Membership growth is very important. The excellent educational component of MPA will continue to present our organization favorably, and perhaps we can explore new additional paths. The emphasis on encouraging student participation is important and useful in several ways. The relatively new Michigan Psychological Association Foundation can be a significant and positive facet regarding public education and professional development. (Continued from page 3) MPA Welcomes New Members Joan McDowell Halyna Meronek-Serdiuk Jacqueline Mezza Lavonda Mickens Heather Nix Joyce Slaim Smolenski, Carrie Paul Tiseo Elisabeth Yaelingh Hamie Zeina I look forward in the next three years of being PresidentElect, President and Past President to working with you and the MPA leadership. The active input and participation of the membership is necessary to continue Michigan Psychological Association’s tradition of advancing psychology as a science and profession. The Michigan Psychologist: www.michpsych.org Carol Ellstein, Ph.D. 10 SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE 4th Quarter, 2004 (Continued from page 6) We Understand. . . We’re Here To Help. The chaos and anxiety was resolved when Lyle Danuloff, the chair of the MPA Insurance Committee, posted a message informing the membership that his efforts with BCBSM had resulted in a moratorium on recovery efforts. BCBSM posted a message on its web site informing recipients of the Blue Choice/Value Options recovery letter to disregard the letter pending clarification from BCBSM. If you are the recipient of such a recovery letter you can call BCBSM Provider Inquiry at 1-877-285-0172. 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Mall Certified Elder Law Attorney 11 The Michigan Psychologist: www.michpsych.org M ICHIGAN Psychologist Marketplace Employment Opportunities Office Space Northbrook Psychological Clinic: Clinical Psychologists, Southfield: Sublet deluxe office with large window in a two- part-time, providing psychotherapy to outpatient population in Novi. Require Ph.D. or Psy.D. & 5 years post-doc experience, with flexible hours. Fax resume to Northbrook Psychological Clinic – (248) 344-7423 office suite with private waiting room and bathroom. Prestigious and secure building with doorman located at Northwestern Highway and Franklin Road in Southfield, available 12/01/04. $500.00 per month all inclusive. Leave message at (248) 352-6565 Northwest Counseling & Psychotherapy Center: Traverse City: Office space available in beautiful Traverse City, centrally located near Munson Medical Center and downtown. 2700 sq. feet includes offices/rooms and reception area plus 1200 sq. feet basement with staff lounge, available August 1, 2005. Contact Paul Heidel (616) 494-5548 We are looking for a MSW, PhD, MA or LMFT. Well-managed, COA accredited, OPC Clinic with large spacious sound-proof office, where you have a voice in decision making. Associate or Partner Status with negotiated percentages. Value Option, M-Care, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and PPOM. Call (248) 357-3347 or fax your resume to (248) 357-4447. Northwest Counseling & Psychotherapy Center – 28336 Franklin Rd., Southfield, MI Troy: Shared psychotherapy office space in desirable location. Tastefully decorated, comfotably furnished, prime hours available, very reasonable rates. Contact Lisa Marrocca, Ph.D. (248) 519-1200 or lismarrocca@aol.com Orchard Hills Psychiatric Center: Fully licensed psychologist, at least 2 years post-doc, to enhance our large group practice. Work independently. Referrals provided. Established in this area for 30 years, we are an accredited, fullservice OPC with ample psychiatric support. Send letter and curriculum vitae to: Orchard Hills Psychiatric Center, 40000 Grand River #306, Novi, MI 48375 or Fax to: (248) 426-9950 Opportunity EMDR trained? Would you like to join a no cost study group to further your use of EMDR? Colleague groups forming to assist those in maximizing their EMDR training! Contact Harriet Mall @ 248-538-5045 Office Space Service Opportunities Bloomfield Hills: Full time space in attractive four-office suite, located in the Woodward and Long Lake area. Perfect for a psychiatrist and/or psychologist. Waiting room, fax, copier, free parking, very professional atmosphere, reasonable rent. For additional information, contact Dr. Lewis Smith (248) 644-2955 or (248) 277-4085 or lwsphd@aol.com “By Request Billing Services:” – Professional mental health billing service offering reasonable rates with exceptional satisfaction. We offer Electronic as well as HCFA claims processing, comprehensive monthly reports and patient statements all within compliance of HIPPA requirements. For information contact Susan Taylor at: (248) 627-7169 or sta508@aol.com Farmington Hills: Beautiful office on picturesque pond. Full or part-time office space available located on Northwestern in Farmington Hills. Each office has windows and deck overlooking pond, with fountain, woods and wildlife. Contact Steve Fadior, Ph.D. (248) 737-9903 Success Auto Leasing and Sales, Inc. Farmington Hills: Cozy, tasteful office space to sublet in a $100 OVER DEALER INVOICE FOR MPA MEMBERS. two office suite. Suite is entered from a lovely courtyard setting. Waiting room has separate entry and exit doors. Office is perfect for a psychodynamic practice, available full or part time. Contact Lynn Kuttnauer, Ph.D. at (248) 737-9890 or Lynnkuttnauer@hotmail.com Leasing or Purchasing through Success Auto Leasing & Sales means One-Stop Shopping! We locate the vehicle you want; get the Best Price and Best Financing for you; then Deliver Your New Vehicle To Your Door! As an independent company We Work Exclusively for You. Recognized by all Manufacturers for All Dealer Incentives and Rebates Contact the MPA Office for details: 517-347-1885 Flint: Office space to share with other mental health professionals with holistic approach. Large office space, plenty of parking and great location. Contact Theresa Callard-Moore at (810) 630-0904 x 2 The Michigan Psychologist: www.michpsych.org 12 4th Quarter, 2004 MPA Committee Mission Statements Join a MPA Committee: MPA 1-800-270-9070 Children and Families—Provides advocacy and public education on issues related to Michigan children and families; provides networking and educational opportunities for MPA members interested in child and family issues. Ethics—Educates members and non-members on how to adhere to the MPA ethics code; adjudicates ethics complaints; provides informal consultation to individual psychologists regarding specific ethics issues/concerns. Insurance—Interfaces with third party vendors regarding economic issues, insurance-related challenges to the practice of psychology, audit matters, and other insurance-related matters; supports legislative matters with testimony; provides information and support for members regarding their practice. Licensing—Monitors state and national licensing issues potentially relevant in Michigan; educates members and others on licensing trends and issues, consults with members and provides information on licensing-related questions/issues; teaches psychology students about the Michigan licensing law; attends bimonthly meetings of the Michigan Psychology Board. Membership—Develops strategy and policy related to membership development and retention, including: developing member benefits, advocating for member needs and concerns; screens nominations and makes recommendations to the MPA Board for recipient of the annual Distinguished Psychologist Award. Programs—Plans and develops MPA continuing education programs and conferences, including the MPA Annual Convention. Public Education—Increases awareness of, and interest in, the field of psychology among consumers, the business community, and the general public; develops MPA community outreach efforts. Women’s Advocacy—Supports and promotes the psychological health of women; serves as a leader in advocating for women in areas of legislation, public and professional education, etc. Develops linkages with other professional organizations. Regional Affairs—Develops and implements strategies for membership development in areas of the state that are underrepresented. Student Organization—Develops programs, and recommendations for MPA action in support of students in graduate academic programs in psychology. Task force Mission Statements Crisis Intervention Network—Provides for psychological first aid in response to critical incidents; facilitates on-site critical incident stress debriefing and/or crisis counseling; offers consultation on crisis intervention, disaster, and trauma. E-Committee—Manages and develops content of the MPA website, manages the MPA listservs. Diversity— Develops and implements outreach to underrepresented psychologists and communities, whether in terms of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, region, or site of practice. The Task Force’s goal will be to facilitate communication and develop joint activities and to identify ways in which MPA can address unmet needs and find opportunities for advocacy and support. Psychopharmacology—Provides resources and information for the members of MPA regarding combined treatments, psychopharmacology, and the prescriptive movement to enable them to be better informed in practice and the profession. This mission includes an objective to schedule and coordinate educational presentations on these topics around the state. APA Representative—Represents the interests of MPA/APA members on the APA Council of Representatives. Federal Advocacy—Monitors federal mental health policy and communicates with the MPA Board about issues of interest and concern to MPA members and others in the mental health community. Editor, Michigan Psychologist—Compiles articles, organizes the format, and edits The Michigan Psychologist newsletter; develops policy regarding the use of the MPA website; plans and develops other communications vehicles. 4th Quarter, 2004 13 The Michigan Psychologist: www.michpsych.org ♦ One complimentary consultation to MPA Members limited to not more than two hours of attorney or legal assistant time. The Michigan Psychologist: www.michpsych.org 14 4th Quarter, 2004 4th Quarter, 2004 15 The Michigan Psychologist: www.michpsych.org The Michigan Psychological Association The Michigan Psychologist Editor: James Windell, M.A. Editorial Board: Kevin Keenan, Ph.D. James Windell, M.A. Joanne Schouten, Ph.D. Managing Editor: Pamela Steffy Advertisements are provided as a service to readers and do not imply endorsement by the Michigan Psychological Association. The acceptability of an advertisement is based on legal, ethical, professional and social considerations. Copy and size of ad submitted for publication may be altered or omitted at the editors’ discretion. 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