LIVE WEBINAR

Payment Partners for Psychologists: Navigating Payers & Contracts

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM MDT

Join the LIVE webinar on August 12, 2026
  • 2 Hours
  • English
  • $75.00
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Note: The recording will be available in the course player after the live webinar has concluded.
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overview
This webinar provides essential guidance for psychologists navigating partnerships and collaborations with third-party payers, including insurance, for-profit, and government agencies.

Learners will explore strategies for maintaining clinical autonomy, meeting stringent documentation and compliance standards, and balancing ethical client advocacy with institutional requirements.
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Certification included
This webinar is eligible for 2 Continuing Education (CE) Credits on behalf of the Canadian Psychological Association.
ABOUT THE WEBINAR
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PRESENTATION MATERIALS
DISCLOSURE
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Before the live webinar, the following will be accessible for your use:
  • Speaker Slide Deck
  • Resource Links
  • Downloadable PDFs
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Collaborating with third-party payers, such as insurance networks, workers' compensation boards, and government agencies, allows for valuable ways for clients to access care. However, it also introduces significant clinical, ethical, and administrative complexities for psychologists, who must frequently navigate the inherent tension between their primary duty to the client and the stringent mandates of external funding bodies.

This webinar provides a comprehensive examination of the ethical and practical realities of third-party partnerships. Learners will explore how to manage dual obligations, maintain clinical autonomy, and navigate complex documentation, reporting, and utilization review standards without compromising therapeutic rapport.

Participants will be provided with structured frameworks for boundary setting, strategies for ethical client advocacy within institutional constraints, and practical guidance on streamlining administrative compliance. Ultimately, this session will equip clinicians with the tools and confidence to engage with third-party systems effectively while safeguarding client welfare, privacy, and professional integrity.

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 Describe the ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks governing the relationships between psychologists, clients, and third-party payers in Canada
 Analyze the complexities of dual and overlapping relationships and identify potential conflicts of interest when clinical services are mandated or funded by external agencies
 Evaluate the limits of confidentiality and privacy risks specific to third-party reporting, data sharing, and institutional auditing processes
 Implement robust informed consent strategies that clearly articulate the third party's role, their access to clinical information, and their influence on treatment parameters
 Understand how to identify potential legal and financial risks related to third-party audits and implement proactive documentation practices to mitigate liability
The views and perspectives presented in this session are informed by my clinical experience and a review of standards of practice from multiple Canadian jurisdictions and regulatory bodies, as well as the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) and American Psychological Association (APA).

I am a practicing registered psychologist in several Canadian provinces. I occasionally provide contract services to third party organizations. However, I do not receive financial compensation, endorsement benefits, or commercial incentives from any insurance networks, third-party payers, government agencies, or managed care organizations in relation to this webinar.

This presentation is strictly educational in nature. Although guidance is based on established ethical frameworks and standards of practice, regulatory requirements may vary across jurisdictions. The information provided does not substitute for formal legal counsel, individual clinical judgement, regulatory consultation, or specific contractual advice regarding third-party agreements in your region.
MEET THE SPEAKER

Mark T. Vickers, R.Psych

Mark T. Vickers, MA, is a Registered Psychologist in private practice licensed to provide psychological services in New Brunswick, Alberta, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island. He has eight years of experience in various settings, including schools, community mental health, private practice, and non-profit organizations. His work focuses on school and child psychology, neurodevelopmental disorders, and disability assessment.

Mark has extensive experience collaborating with third-party payers and multidisciplinary teams, having worked in interagency programs since the start of his career and consulting with funding bodies since entering private practice in 2021. He is a clinical associate at the University of New Brunswick where he supervises graduate students in child and adolescent assessment and intervention. He has previously presented on trauma-informed care, anxiety, and 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming practices.

His professional interests include advancing equitable access to psychological assessment and mental health services, fostering diversity, and promoting collaborative, multidisciplinary care. Mark’s practice is neurodiversity affirming, strengths-based, and rooted in advocacy for clients and communities. He is committed to upholding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of his work.

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