Psychologists are calling for greater recognition of their work
The Coalition of Psychologists of the Quebec Public Network (CPRPQ) published an open letter to the media on Monday to inform the Premier of Quebec, François Legault, of the various problems experienced by psychologists in the health network.
Ang Coalition of Quebec Public Network Psychologists CPRPQ further demanded, in its open letter, the hiring of 450 psychologists in the network and a catch-up salary of 30%. He believes he is is worth just $ 155.5 million and will generate a return on investment of $ 228 million annually-considering only the savings associated with family doctor visits, emergency room visits and hospitalization. .
In its open letter to Prime Minister Legault published Monday, the Coalition of Quebec Public Network Psychologists maintains that 75% of psychology graduates say they want to work in the public network, but only 25% do . As for those who join the public network range, 40.5% quit their jobs within the first five years of training to work in the private sector he moaned.
The Coalition estimates that, within two years, there will be a shortage of more than 40% of psychologists in the health network. said the President of Coalition of Quebec Public Network Psychologists CPRPQ , Karine Gauthier, of RDI. He added that with the growing shortage of staff, many network psychologists are leaving for the private sector and this situation worried him.
Ms. emphasized. Gauthier cites three elements that undermine the work of psychologists in the public health network in Quebec, and result in a lack of recognition of their work, their doctoral studies and their professional responsibilities.
He also indicated that working conditions for psychologists in the private sector are best not only in terms of salary, but also in relation to professional autonomy . gold, these are two issues that stand out for psychologists remembrance of Ms. Gauthier.
The Coalition therefore calls for the formation of a union for psychologists, that is make it possible to have a voice and address issues in terms of job recognition and autonomy [des psychologues]and wage issues he explained.
Forming a union will make that possible gather the hundred job categories listed, and where at the moment no voice in discussions on the problems and solutions to the shortage of psychologists in the public health network.
Ms. also believes. Gauthier that the lack of recognition in the practice of psychologists also plays an important role, because one must obtain a doctorate degree in order to practice, and it is a doctorate not recognized he says.
People need psychologists more than ever, with a pandemic , estimated Ms. Gauthier. However, if he is understaffed because he chose the private sector, we don’t want this trend to continue and there are no more psychologists left in the network he continued.
Act fast
Ms. said. Gauthier is the Coalition felt that the Legault government had listened, but that [celui-ci] says we can’t go ahead with our plan anytime soon, and we’re very worried about population services .
He mentioned the waiting times to get the services of a psychologist in the health network. To treat eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts, should have access to a psychologist giit ni Ms. Gauthier. If not, let’s move on to other techniques that aren’t right which can lead to the phenomenon of revolving doors .
Lack of access to the services of a psychologist can lead people to consult the emergency room or their family doctor. The dear, over the pain which it caused to the sick. Some mental health illnesses can be chronic, says Ms. Gauthier. Finally, people who can go back to work will not come back did he say.
According to him, it is immediate action to facilitate access and reduce major social impacts formed by the lack of access to psychological resources in the public health network.
The $ 100 million plan to improve mental health services, led by Minister for Health and Social Services, Lionel Carmant, has avoided the worst, he believes, but many community stakeholders doubt the effectiveness of this plan.
The waiting list for mental health services had more than 19,000 names across the province as of April 2. This number is superior to the goals of the Minister for Health and Social Services, Lionel Carmant.
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