About JamPsych
Vision:
The Jamaican Psychological Society aspires to be the professional body for psychologists and counsellors in Jamaica; while exemplifying high professional standards, providing quality continuing education, ensuring public awareness and advancing psychology and counselling as a profession.
Mission:
To promote the development of professional psychologists and counsellors; and uphold ethical standards, conduct, and respect for diversity in the practice of psychology and counselling.
The core values of the Society are: integrity, accountability, transparency, professionalism, inclusivity/inclusiveness, cultural relevance, social responsibility and respect for diversity.
The strategic objectives of the Society are:
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To protect the public by advocating for the highest professional standards amongst psychological and counselling practitioners in Jamaica.
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To enhance the professional practice of psychology and counselling in order to serve the nation and its psychological needs.
JamPsych Committees
and their Chairs
By-Laws
JamPsych's By-laws detail the structure and functioning of the Society.
Scope of Practice
JamPsych's Scope of Practice outlines the the tasks and roles associated with different categories of psychologist and counsellors who are members of the Society.
Secretariat
Dr. Kai A. D. Morgan
Advocacy
Dr. Margaret Barnett
Public Relations
Mrs. Rosemarie Voordouw
Membership
Ms. Christina Silvera
Counselling
Mrs. Tamaya Wilson
Education
Mrs. Chaday Nelson
Ethics
Dr. Joan Latty
Students
Mr. Ronaldo Brown