Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses

EFPA - European Federation of Psychologists Associations www.efpa.eu

OPP represents all the psychologists in Portugal, having more than 27.000 registered professionals. Membership is mandatory. OPP is the Portuguese authority for professional recognition regarding the European professional mobility directive. OPP, as defined in Law, aims to scrutinize the exercise and access to the profession of psychologist; to develop their technical and ethical standards, to promote the professional development of Psychologists and to exercise disciplinary power over its members, as part of an independent disciplinary system. OPP defend the general interests of its users and represents the general interests of the profession. OPP collaborates with other Public Administration bodies and participate in the creation of legislation relating to the profession. Another role is the promotion of professional accreditation processes and in the assessment of courses providing access to the profession.

Bodies:

Board

The Board is comprised of 9 members, whereby the President and 2 members are executive members.

Assembly of Representatives

Is comprised of 50 Psychologists (non-remunerated).

Judicial Committee

Is comprised of 5 Psychologists (non-remunerated) and a lawyer, meets regularly to analyse cases and in hearings regarding psychologists.

Fiscal Council

Regional Directorate – North

Regional Directorate – Center

Regional Directorate – South

Regional Directorate – Azores

Regional Directorate - Madeira

Clinical and Health Psychology Speciality Council

Educational Psychology Speciality Council

Work, Social and Organizational Psychology Speciality Council

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

25,000€ - 49,999€

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25,000€ - 49,999€

None declared

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The program, endorsed in 2020 by Portuguese psychologists and underway by OPP for the 2021-2024 term, is structured and aims to contribute the psychological science and the profession to societal challenges, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. It focuses on the development of individuals, organizations, and communities, promoting health literacy, psychological health and well-being, and social cohesion: Health and Well-being; Demography and Aging; Migrations; Climate Crisis and Sustainability; Work and Sustainable Development; Education, Justice, and Equity; Poverty and Inclusion; Peace.OPP has sought to contribute to society on these topics and has coordinated both nationally and internationally. The OPP has developed campaigns and projects such as:
• www.eusinto.me - a resource portal promoting psychological health literacy and well-being, targeting the general population and including specific segments for professionals and decision-makers;
• www.maisprodutividade.org - on promoting Healthy Workplaces;
• https://www.ordemdospsicologos.pt/pt/p/cienciacomevidencia Psychology, Science with Evidence, a campaign aimed at promoting literacy to safeguard public health and citizens' interests.
• https://finalapobreza.pt/ - End Poverty project, aiming to strengthen the contribution of psychological science and the profession in fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals, especially the goal of eradicating poverty. It develops a strategy proposal, with contributions organized into 4 dimensions: for the Profession; for Civil Society; for Decision Makers; and within the scope of National and International Cooperation.
• https://escolasaudavelmente.pt/ - on promoting psychological health in educational contexts;
• https://www.comunidadesproenvelhecimento.org/ Pro-Aging Communities, a campaign aimed at Local Administration, the seal aims to recognize and distinguish Portuguese communities whose policies, programs, strategic plans, and practices demonstrate a strong and effective commitment to promoting healthy and successful aging throughout the entire life cycle.;
• https://www.ordemdospsicologos.pt/pt/p/psicologia-construir-a-paz Psychology: Building Peace - where OPP aggregates contributions and resources related to the crisis associated with the War in Ukraine.

We have made and event in partnership with MEP in 2019 at the European Parliament, called Psychology Day at EU institutions and we publish the report.

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