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WESTCHESTER COUNTY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOC

SCARSDALE, NY · EIN 132904752 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · westchesterpsych.org
revenue
$53K
expenses
$39K
net assets
$101K
employees
mission · from form 990

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

profile · synthesized from sources

The Westchester County Psychological Association (WCPA) is a professional association for psychologists in Westchester County, NY, and surrounding areas. It supports the professional development of its members through continuing education, networking, and advocacy. The organization offers programs such as a referral service, test kit library, and speakers bureau, and promotes mental health through community engagement and in-kind contributions.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Continuing Education Credit Program
Offers APA- and NYSED-approved continuing education workshops and courses for psychologists, including ethics training and clinical seminars.
Disaster Response Program
Provides psychological support and resources during emergencies and public health crises.
Referral Service
Connects the public with licensed psychologists; members are listed on the public Find A Psychologist page and receive priority for referrals.
Speakers Bureau
Lists member psychologists available to speak on psychology topics for schools, organizations, and media.
Test Kit Library
Cooperative lending library of psychological testing materials available to members for use in clinical practice.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Administers member recognition awards
      Presents the Distinguished Service Award annually and the Laurence S. Baker Lifetime Achievement Award to honor members who have made exceptional or long-term contributions to the association or the profession of psychology.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Hosts annual and board meetings for members
      Convenes an annual meeting and regular board meetings to support governance, networking, and professional engagement among member psychologists.
  • Mental Health Education and Awareness 1 activity
    • Operates a Speakers Bureau for member psychologists
      Lists member psychologists as available speakers and provides referral priority for speaking engagements, promoting professional visibility and community education.
  • Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
    • Operates a Test Kit Library for member psychologists
      Provides member access to a library of current psychological test kits to support clinical practice and assessment services.
  • County and Specialty Medical Society Support 1 activity
    • Operates a professional association for psychologists
      Provides a professional network and membership to licensed and pre-licensed psychologists in Westchester County who meet defined educational and geographic criteria, supporting professional development and community engagement.
  • Healthcare Provider Directories and Clinical Support Services 1 activity
    • Operates a public referral service for mental health services
      Connects the public with local member psychologists through a searchable directory and referral priority system, enhancing access to psychological care in Westchester County.
  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
    • Provides continuing education programs for psychologists
      Offers a robust schedule of workshops, lectures, webinars, and Master Clinician seminars with continuing education (CE) credit for members and non-members, including access to recorded presentations and a video library with CE eligibility noted.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Provides member communications and professional resources
      Regularly communicates with members via newsletter, email, and website to share information on continuing education, referrals, job opportunities, and disaster response resources.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$53K
Contributions & grants$2801%
Program service revenue$13K24%
Investment income$1K3%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$39K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$101K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$101K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BARBARA SILVERSTONE ESQ EXEC DIRECTOR 18 $20K
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • American Psychological Association Government — Approved by the American Psychological Association as a sponsor of continuing education for psychologists.
  • American Psychological Association Government — Approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.
  • American Psychological Association Network — WCPA is affiliated with the American Psychological Association through its membership in the New York State Psychological Association.
  • New York State Education Department Government — Recognized as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists.
  • New York State Psychological Association Network — WCPA is affiliated with the New York State Psychological Association.
  • New York State Psychological Association Partner — Collaborates to inform members about legal and ethical issues in psychology.
  • WCPA Network — WCPE leadership includes roles tied to WCPA, indicating a formal affiliation between the two organizations.
  • Westchester Center Psychological Education Network — WCPE is the organization through which the board operates, indicating an internal structural relationship.
  • Westchester community Partner — Provides in-kind advertising, volunteer support, and financial contributions to local nonprofit organizations within the Westchester community
  • Westchester psychologists Network — Professional network of local psychologists who are members of WCPA.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Client-Centered Clinical Matching
    methodology: client-centered_treatment
    By offering multiple treatment modalities and matching patients to therapeutic formats based on relational and clinical needs, the organization improves treatment adherence and outcomes, because personalized treatment planning increases therapeutic alliance and fit.
  • Community-Engaged Practice Model
    methodology: community-engaged_practice
    By maintaining active communication with members and connecting with local mental health resources, the organization strengthens community-based psychological practice and education, because localized, integrated networks improve service delivery and professional cohesion.
  • Division-Based Professional Development
    methodology: division-based_development
    By organizing professional activities through specialized divisions (e.g., Clinical, School, Emerging Trends), the organization enhances knowledge exchange and networking, because structuring around practice domains increases relevance and engagement in continuing education.
  • Evidence-Based and Specialized Clinical Practice
    methodology: evidence-based_clinical_practice
    By utilizing evidence-based and specialized therapeutic techniques tailored to specific conditions and client profiles, the organization improves clinical effectiveness, because aligning interventions with empirical support and client characteristics enhances treatment outcomes.