CPS –K GOVERNANCE MODEL

INTRODUCTION
Counselors and Psychologists Society of Kenya (CPS-K) is a professional members’ organization registered under the Societies Act Cap 108 of the Laws of Kenya. CPS-K brings together Counselors and Psychologists across Kenya and beyond.

OBJECTIVES
Among other objectives, CPS-K through its members:-
Provides Counseling and, Psychological services for the wellbeing and mental health of clients and generally offers psycho-education and psychological support to the general public.
Establishes networking, linkages and collaboration that may be beneficial for the Society and its Members with all levels of Government, Corporations, NGOs, CBOs, Institutions, Voluntary Organizations, Associations or Societies, or any body or Organization at the national and international levels
Collaborates with, and assists the Government and the general society, in all matters pertaining to the practice of counseling and psychology in Kenya.

MEMBERSHIP

CPS-K membership is in two categories
1. individual
2. corporate

Individual Membership
Qualified Counselors and Psychologists who are holders of Diploma, Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate Degrees, from both local and international recognized universities

Corporate Membership
This type of Membership applies to corporate bodies that that offer Counseling and Psychology services to their clients, members of public or their employees that is Counseling and Psychology firms, Rehabilitation centers, CBOs, NGOs, Hospitals, , Counseling Agencies, Associations, Societies, etc.

Universities, Tertiary Institutions, and Schools that offer training in counseling and psychology are also included in this category.

CPS-K is led by Trustees and a management committee comprising of very committed and dedicated officials. These officials have the requisite integrity, competence, experience and leadership skills necessary to promote the profession, be of service to all partners that the society may collaborate with, as well as render services to its members and members of the public.

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TRUSTEES

All Land, buildings and other immovable property and all investments and securities which shall be acquired by the Society shall be invested in a Trustee or Trustees appointed at an Annual General Meeting. The Trustees shall account for all income received from any property vested in them to the Members.

The Trustees shall deal with all disputes arising within the management committee or between members and the management committee and shall have powers to reconstitute the management committee pending an election. The Trustees shall also monitor all activities of the management committee and may veto any decision by the management committee they may consider not being in the best interest of the Society.

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

The Committee shall be responsible for the management of the Society and for that purpose may give directions to the office bearers as to the manner in which, within the law, they shall perform their duties. The Committee shall have power to appoint such sub-committees as it may deem desirable to make reports to the Committee upon which such action shall be taken as seems to the Committee desirable.

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CPS-K SUB-COMMITTEES

Members Affairs – This subcommittee will focus on:-

1. Ethics and Accreditation
2. Welfare
3. Investment
4. Information, Education and Communication
5. Induction of new members
6. Society’s Status Meetings

Ethics and Accreditation – shall be responsible to the Committee and shall:

Advise the Committee on all matters regarding standards, ethics and accreditation in relation to training in the practice and supervision of counseling and psychology.

Promote good practice in Counseling and Psychology profession through the education of counselors and psychologists and the public.

Carry out those functions and activities deemed necessary by the Committee for the maintenance of appropriate standards of competence and ethical conduct by members of the Association.

Award membership status to the members of the Association

Welfare – this department will look into the welfare of members. members will be called upon to make contributions on a monthly basis and from this kitty members and the members’ significant others ( members of the nuclear family can be assisted by the Society in the following instances:-

Weddings

Hospitalization or intensive home based care

Bereavement

Investment – members will be called upon to make contributions on a monthly basis and from this kitty, members can be assisted by the Society with short term borrowings at reasonable or at no interest rates. The society will also explore the possibility of a group insurance that will cover members and their families who do not have insurance policies at reasonable and affordable premiums.

Information, Education and Communication

Members are entitled to communication on regular basis and no one month will go without members receiving a communiqué from the Society on:-

information about the affairs of the society and the profession

education about current and emerging areas in the profession

any item of interest to them

Induction of new members: New Members will be educated about the ethos of the society. In this regard any new member joining us must be taken through an elaborate induction ceremony that will constitute being aware of what the society stands for, members’ responsibilities and expectations. The induction ceremonies will be held four times in a year and will coincide with Society’s Status Meetings on financial and welfare updates to the members. New Members will have a chance of asking questions and receive answers. New Members may have to be introduced by their institutions or older members and receive not less than four signatures in approval from the officials of the Society.

Society’s Status Meetings – CPS-K will hold status meetings every four Months to address emerging issues, the status of the Society, and an Annual Summit Convention bringing together the Trustees, Management Committee, Regional Coordinators, County and Chapter Representatives to table and discuss the annual budget and activities for the year for ratification prior to the same being presented to the Members for adoption at an AGM. Representatives for sub committees may be invited to the Summit Convention if it is deemed necessary

2. Continuous Professional Development – This subcommittee will look into:-

1. Conferences,
2. Workshops,
3. Seminars,
4. Continuous Professional Education,
5. Trainings
6. Implementation of the Counselors and Psychologists Act

3. Finances and Resources Mobilization – This subcommittee’s objective is to ensure that there is a clear, systematic, predictable and well coordinated approach to acquiring, and utilization, management, reporting, monitoring, and expanding the resource base to ensure sustainable resource availability for implementation of the Society’s programs and activities.

4. Networking and Strategic Partnerships –This subcommittee will look into:-

Development of new networks, partnerships and linkages at both local and international levels for transmission of new development in the profession and promote exchange programs.
Enhancing strategic partnerships with various stakeholders, that is, CBO, NGO’s, Government and Affiliated Parastatals for trainings, development of curricula, sponsorships and coordination of activities that require multi sectoral approach.

5. Journal – this subcommittee will determine the Society’s Journal editorial policy, receive and assess papers for publication in accordance with established best practices.

6. Disaster Response – in collaboration with all other relevant stakeholders this subcommittee will be responsible for the planning, organization, coordination and implementation of all measures to mitigate / prevent, prepare for, respond to and oversee recovery from disaster events.

7. Strategic planning and policy – This subcommittee will develop and periodically keep refining these two core aspects that will shape the Society’s mission, vision, values, and culture as well as setting out the key guiding principles in the management of the Society.

COUNTIES AND REGIONS

For efficient countrywide activities and delivery of services to its members and the general public, CPS-K has established 11 administrative regions (mirroring the National Government’s Administrative Regions) under Regional Coordinators and 47 County Branches as follows:-

No.	County	Chairperson	Region	Coordinator
1.	Mombasa		Coast
2.	Kwale
3.	Kilifi
4.	Tana River
5.	Lamu
6.	Taita Taveta

7.	Garissa		North Eastern
8.	Wajir
9.	Mandera
10.	Marsabit

11.	Isiolo		Upper Eastern
12.	Meru
13.	Tharaka Nithi
14.	Embu

15.	Kitui		Lower Eastern
16.	Machakos
17.	Makueni

18.	Nyandarua		Central
19.	Nyeri
20.	Kirinyaga
21.	Muranga
22.	Kiambu

23.	Turkana		North Rift
24.	West Pokot
25.	Samburu
26.	Trans Nzoia
27.	Uasin Gishu
28.	Elgeyo Marakwet
29.	Nandi

30.	Baringo		South Rift
31.	Laikipia
32.	Nakuru
33.	Narok
34.	Kajiado
35.	Kericho
36.	Bomet

37.	Kakamega		Western
38.	Vihiga
39.	Bungoma
40.	Busia

41.	Siaya County		Nyanza A
42.	Migori
43.	Kisumu
44.	Homabay
45.	Kisii		Nyanza B
46.	Nyamira		Nyanza B

47.	Nairobi		Nairobi

CHAPTERS

Additionally CPS-K has Chapters which represents specific entities or institutions or interests that may be better served within the confines of their areas of operation rather than within the county branches. Some of these include:-

Referral Hospitals and other Hospitals or Medical Institutions
Institutions of learning
Corporate organizations
Government Ministries and Parastatals
Independent Institutions, Commissions and Agencies
NGOS and other Humanitarian Organizations

DIVISIONS

The society has Divisions within that cater for distinct specializations for the purposes of enhancing Professionalism and service delivery

ORGANOGRAM

TRUSTEES

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

REGIONAL COORDINATORS

COUNTY COMMITTEES

CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVES

MEMBERS

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