The Nomination Cycle for the 2026 Elections is from October 1 through December 15, 2025
Candidates are sought for two positions on the SCCAP Board of Directors–President-Elect, and APA Council Representative
SCCAP is seeking nominations for two board positions. Candidates must have a strong commitment to the SCCAP mission and have the available time to successfully accomplish the tasks defined for the specific position.
All positions assume responsibility on January 1, 2027.
Each term runs for three years (2027-2029). In addition to the responsibilities listed below, each board member is expected to participate in periodic conference calls and attend one Board of Directors meeting per year.
Each board member should identify best practices for implementing evidence-based and culturally informed practices to support mental health professionals who work with children and adolescents, as it relates to their board position.
All candidates must be a member of the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (Division 53). Some positions require membership in APA, see specific position descriptions.
Personal statements, CVs, and headshots of the official slate will be posted to the SCCAP53.org elections page.
Self-nominations are accepted.
All candidates must agree to and sign the Board Conduct/ Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Agreement.
Read the full position descriptions on SCCAP53.org under the News and Announcement tab.
Email the application information listed below to SCCAP@SCCAP53.org:
- Vita
- Headshot
- Signed SCCAP Conduct, Confidentiality, and Conflict of Interest Agreement
- Personal statement.
Personal statements should be divided into two sections: (1) a bio describing your background, and (2) a statement describing your interest in the position and SCCAP. The full statement should not exceed 800 words.
After the review of all nominations, the Elections Committee will present the slate of candidates to the Board of Directors to be voted on and approved during the January Board of Directors meeting. Candidates will be notified in late January about the official slate of candidates.
Deadline for nomination submissions is December 15, 2025
SCCAP encourages and welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds with respect to age, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, geography, nationality, race, religion, and sexual orientation.
Direct questions to Lynn Canty, Director of Operations.
DESCRIPTIONS OF OPEN POSITIONS
President-Elect
The President-Elect has a term of three (3) years sequentially serving as President-Elect (2026), President (2027) and Past President(2028). The President-Elect shall be a member of the Board of Directors, shall appoint a Program Co-Chair and Student Representative, and performs duties traditionally assigned to a Vice-President to assist with steering the society. The President-elect will work with the APA programming Committee to develop the Convention programming for their Presidential year. During the president-elect year an optional presidential initiative may be selected. The President-Elect must be a member of BOTH SCCAP and APA.
Major Responsibilities
- The President-Elect shall serve as an active member of the BOD and attend all meetings.
- Work with the Program Chair and Associate Chair to develop the APA program for the following year (President-Elect’s Presidential year).
- Before January of the Presidential year: appoint a Student Representative to serve during the Presidential year.
- Make plans for the Mid-Winter Meeting during your presidential year (date, location, who invited, agenda)
- Meet with the President and Director of Operations during the APA annual meeting to review duties and timelines for the presidential year.
- Work with the President and Board to create a slate of potential appointments for chairs of all open committee chairs, liaisons, and task force positions.
- Read Annual reports, minutes, Operations Manual, bylaws, and other historical documents.
- Prepare for APA Meeting in Presidential Year. Planning for the presidential-year APA Convention begins immediately after the current year’s convention. The President-Elect works closely with the Program Committee Chair and Associate Chair to develop the Division’s program.
- Prepare for the SCCAP Mid-Winter Meeting
- Select an optional Presidential Initiative or focus for the year.
- Serve on the Finance Committee. (See Finance Committee section)
- Complete online APA Division Leadership Training.
- Participate in general duties of the Board of Directors
- Serve on Committees and complete tasks as assigned by the President
APA Council Representative
Representatives to APA Council serve on the SCCAP Board of Directors and must be a Member or Fellow of SCCAP, and a member of APA. The Representative to APA Council is elected for three (3) year terms. The Representative to APA Council shall perform those duties required of Representatives to APA Council as specified in the Bylaws of APA. They shall be responsible for advising the Board of Directors about significant matters of business scheduled to come before APA Council and collecting input on these issues from the Board of Directors. Representatives to Council are to represent the best interests of children and adolescents during Council discussions. Representatives to Council are also responsible for informing the Board of Directors and the SCCAP membership of significant actions taken by APA Council. APA Council Representatives will sit on committees as appointed by the SCCAP president. SCCAP has multiple Representatives to Council. Currently, all Council Reps serve on the Executive Committee as a voting member. This fall the SCCAP bylaws will be voted on by the membership to approve a change which seat only on Rep on the Executive Committee. The new Rep position description will reflect: On a rotating basis, a Council Representative may be elevated to serve on the SCCAP Executive Committee with voting rights.