supporting Master's level practice as a way to facilitate access to mental health services and contain costs in service delivery

ensuring the continued availability of high quality psychological services in the public sector

fostering recognition for the contributions of Licensed Psychological Associates (LPA's)  to the field of psychology and the competence of  LPA's as independent practitioners

enhancing the sensitivity of the profession to the diverse needs of communities by facilitating career access for persons of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds

promoting affiliation, communication, and identity for LPA's and to enhance interdisciplinary respect, cooperation and collaboration while ensuring that psychology will continue to be at the forefront in the provision of mental health services

developing guidelines for uniform, quality Masters' level training of psychologists within North Carolina and to provide opportunities for continuing professional education