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Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses

Acronym: OPP

General Information

Identification Code: 964247351450-63
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Entity Form: Public Professional Association
Registration Category: Trade unions and professional associations
Registration Date: 10/4/2023
EP Accredited Number: 0

Mission & Interests

Goals: Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses - OPP (Portuguese Psychologists Association) is the public professional association which represents and regulates the practice of psychology professionals who, in compliance with the rulings of the Statute and the applicable legal provisions, practice professionally as psychologists in Portugal (as defined in Portuguese Law 57/2008, as amended by the Law 138/2015). OPP is national in scope. OPP is the only institution responsible for the regulation of Psychology in Portugal. It represents all the psychologists, 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 i (...)
Interests Represented: Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Interests:
  • Climate action
  • Digital economy and society
  • Education and training
  • Employment and social affairs
  • Humanitarian aid and civil protection
  • International co-operation and development
  • Justice and fundamental rights
  • Migration and asylum
  • Public health
  • Research and innovation
  • Youth
Levels of Interest:
  • sub-national
  • european
  • national
  • global

Activities

Main EU Legislative Proposals: Mental Health policy and health policy in general. Artificial Inteligente regulation. Professional mobility and services between UE members in regulated professions.
Communication Activities: 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.
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A

Head Office

Address: Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo, Nº 19 D
Post Code: 1050-116
City: Lisboa
Country: PORTUGAL
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EU Office

Address: Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo, Nº 19 D
Post Code: 1050-116
City: Lisboa
Country: PORTUGAL
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Financial Data

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Membership Information

Members10 Percent: 4
Members25 Percent: 0
Members50 Percent: 1
Members75 Percent: 0
Members: 5
Members F T E: 0.8999999761581421

Structure

Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: 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
Organisation Members: EFPA - European Federation of Psychologists Associations www.efpa.eu