Inspiring quote: The central role of clinicians conducting assessments should be to answer specific questions and aid in making relevant decisions.

Mission Statement

Section IX (Assessment Psychology) of the Society of Clinical Psychology (APA Division 12) is dedicated to the promotion of quality assessment in the practice and science of psychology. Although the vital importance of assessment is demonstrated in such specialized areas as forensic, neuropsychological, and psycho-educational applications, its utility is more broadly demonstrated in contemporary clinical practice as applied in differential diagnosis, treatment planning, and the measurement of treatment effectiveness. Clinical assessment is the unique contribution that psychologists make to the field of mental health. We believe that assessment plays an important role in all areas of applied psychology. We promote quality assessment and support excellence in assessment training and supervision at the graduate, internship, and postdoctoral level. + details

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Journal Assessment
became an official publication on 1/1/08 (2/08)
The Board of Section 9 unanimously voted at the 2008 APA Convention meeting to form an affiliation between ...

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Section IX is open to all psychologists and graduate students who are interested in the clinical practice and research of psychological assessment in all its forms. All members receive the journal Assessment and have access to our listserv. Click here to join.

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