Council of the College of Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Mental Health Therapists of Ontario

Ministry

Health

URL

www.crpo.ca

Address

375 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 800
TORONTO
M5G2J5

Phone

416-479-4330

Fax

416-639-2168

Background

Psychotherapy Act, 2007, S.O. 2007, Chapter 10, Schedule R, s. 5 (opens a new window)

Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, S.O. 1991, Chapter 18 (opens a new window)

Function

The college regulates the profession of psychotherapy in the public interest by ensuring that individuals have access to health services provided by competent health professionals, and that individuals are treated with sensitivity and respect in their dealings with health professionals. Members of the college are governed in accordance with the Psychotherapy Act, 2007, the Health Professions Procedural Code, the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, and the regulations and by-laws of the college. The college develops and maintains standards of practice, entry to practice requirements, standards of professional ethics, and promotes and develops standards for continuing competence among the members. Various committees of the college function in a quasi-judicial role with respect to the suspension and revocation of certificates of registration and practice in Ontario.

Membership

At least six and no more than nine members are elected in accordance with the by-laws by the members of the college. At least five and no more than eight members are appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council who are not members of the college, members of a College as defined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, or members of a Council as defined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991. The Council elects annually a president and vice-president from among the members of Council who are eligible for election.

Term

There is no limitation in legislation.

Meetings

The Council meets 4-6 times per year for full-day meetings and education days. About half of the Council meetings require in person attendance and half are hosted virtually. Preparation time for Council meetings is about 3-6 hours per meeting. Members of Council are also appointed to approximately 3-4 committees. Client Relations Committee: 2-3 half-day meetings per year, plus 2 - 4 hours of preparation. Discipline Tribunal/Fitness to Practise: one full-day plenary meeting and 2-4 educational training days per year. The number of hearings varies depending on the number of referrals from 3 days to several weeks. Examination Committee: 2-3 half-day meetings, plus 10-12 full-day panel meetings per year, each involving about 3-6 hours of preparation. Executive Committee: Members are elected to the Executive Committee, which requires additional time commitments. Executive meets for 4–6 full-day meetings and 6-8 half-day meetings per year, plus 2–6 hours of preparation. The Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC): 3 full-day plenary meetings per year, plus 40–45 full-day panel meetings per year (note: this number is split between five panels). Preparation time varies from 3-6 hours to 6-12 hours, depending on the complexity and volume. Nominations and Elections Committee: 2-4 half-day meetings per year, plus 1-3 hours of preparation. Quality Assurance Committee: 3-4 full-day plenary meetings and 4-6 panel meetings per year, plus 3-6 hours of preparation. Registration Committee: 2 full-day and 4 half-day plenary meetings per year, plus 3-6 hours of preparation. 12-18 half-day panel meetings per year, plus 4-8 hours of preparation. Public Appointees should prepare for between 17 – 30 meetings per year, on average.

Remuneration

Appointees are remunerated according to Schedule A, Level 1 of the Agencies and Appointments Directive.

Appointments & Vacancies