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Empowering Vermont Psychologists
Discover a community dedicated to fostering meaningful connections and providing unwavering support for psychologists and mental health care providers. At the Vermont Psychological Association, we are committed to uniting professionals in pursuit of excellence in mental health care. Join us in creating a supportive network that uplifts and empowers every member.
VPA News
Progress on PSYPACT
VPA has been advocating for the passage of PSYPACT, Vermont H.282, for some time. Great news! PSYPACT passed through the House Health Committee and has now gone to the House Ways and Means Committee. Here is written testimony from the Office of Professional...
Medicare: Recent Changes
A number of changes to Medicare were passed in late 2022, including an expansion of the providers who can be reimbursed, an extension of telehealth waivers, and a new conversion factor. You can see an easy-to-read summary of these changes written by APA staff here.
CPT Code: Professional Consultations
Psychologists now have a mechanism to provide and report interprofessional consultations (through telephone, electronic medical records, etc.) for diagnosis and treatment. The new CPT® codes are 99446–99449 and 99451. We caution you to check with your insurer to see...
In partnership with the National Register of Health Service Psychologists, we are pleased to offer this 3-credit CE course on clinical suicidology taught by Dr. David Jobes, the creator of the CAMS suicide assessment tool. Please indicate VPA as your primary SPTA when you register!
The National Register is an APA-approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists, and so Vermont psychologists. LICSWs, LCMHCs, and LMFTs should be able to take this course for credit for licensure.
Our Next Continuing Education Course
Behavioral Addictions: Current Understandings
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Duration:7 Hours 30 Minutes
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Short Description:Behavioral addictions, which have been introduced into the DSM-5 and ICD-11, include so-called "process" addictions, including gambling disorder and gaming disorder. Gambling disorder, in particular, is a condition whose demographic and clinical correlates have changed in t
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Price:$0.00 - $160.00
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Date:Fri, Oct 16, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM EDT
“VPA is a wonderful source of support for professional and personal growth for psychologists so as to provide increasingly effective professional services to Vermonters.”
Richard W. Root, II, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist and VPA Member