Description
The American Psychological Association (APA) Committee on Rural Health (CRH) mission is to achieve the full and optimal impact of the science, practice and advocacy of psychology in rural and remote regions. CRH recognizes the unique experience of psychologists working in a rural and remote contexts. Moreover, CRH acknowledges the additional skill set needed to function in underserved areas. The establishment of the APA Committee on Rural Health: Excellence in Rural Psychology Award elevates the importance of psychologists in rural and remote regions and recognizes those who demonstrate exemplary leadership. The award demonstrates CRH’s commitment to ensuring the availability of behavioral health care for rural and remote populations and that issues pertaining to rural and remote behavioral health professionals and consumers are kept at the forefront of psychological advocacy, research, education, and practice.
Award
CRH will select one nominee annually to receive the award, which includes a commemorative plaque and a $250 stipend. Press announcements recognizing the award recipient will be disseminated to the recipient’s membership association(s) and other relevant organizations (i.e. a state Office of Rural Health; award recipient’s employer; etc.) The award recipient selected by CRH will be announced in April 2016 and will be invited to receive the award in August during the APA Annual Convention 2016 in Denver, Colorado, USA at the APA Division 31 Social Hour, location TBA. Other arrangements will be accommodated, should the award recipient not be in attendance to the APA Annual Convention 2016.
Eligibility & Application
All nominees must have completed all requirements of a doctoral degree in psychology. Self-nominations are accepted.
Visit the Excellence in Rural Psychology Award website for complete information on eligibility and application requirements.
Deadline
Nominations and supporting materials must be submitted by Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, at 8 p.m. EDT. All application materials are to be submitted by email to [email protected]. For more information, please contact: Tammy A. Barnes, Director, Operations, APA State Advocacy Office, (202) 336-5987.