In psychological assessment, we hold one of the keys to effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability - the very objectives that managed care organizations have thus far been unable to sustainably achieve. The first step in this process is for psychologists themselves to be better informed. Kubiszyn et al. Undoubtedly, masters-level clinicians will continue to provide an increasing proportion of direct psychotherapy services in the future. As a field, we should not become so focused on our losses that we lose sight of corresponding new possibilities.
Psychologists sit atop a reservoir of underdeveloped, untapped power to effect change.
As graduate students, we have the opportunity to shape the future of our chosen profession. Use of personality assessment instruments in empirically guided treatment planning. Problems and limitations in the use of psychological assessment in contemporary health care delivery. The future of psychological assessment. Empirical Support for psychological assessment in clinical health care settings.