Psychologists in Hospitals and Health Centers: Section Business

Documents for Review:

The following documents may be of interest for Section Members:

1. NEW CPA Releases Roadmap to Increase Psychologists in Health Services (May 2026) – Canadian Psychological Association   Increasing Access, Reducing Costs and Improving Outcomes: maximizing psychologists’ contributions to Canada’s publicly funded health care systems. This CPA position paper, released in 2026, provides background information on psychologists as essential healthcare providers in publicly funded health services.  The report outlines five key strategies to help close critical gaps in access and ensure that those in need receive timely, cost-effective, evidence-based psychological care.
2. Psychologists Practicing to Scope: The Role of Psychologists in Canada’s Public Institutions
3. Recommendations for Work Space – Open vs Private Office Space for Psychologists
4. Guideline for the Organization of Psychology in Hospitals and Health Centres – This document provides recommendations for the organization of psychology and would be of primary interest to Psychology leaders and health care organization administrators.
5. Resource Guide for Managers of Psychologists – This document can be used as a template and modified according to local jurisdictions and health care organizations. It is designed to provide information and guidance to Program Managers who are not Psychologists but who have or plan to have Psychologists on their health care teams.