It should be noted that Working as a psychology specialist in Spain, the professional must have a bachelor’s degree or degree and must also be a member of the College of Professional Psychology corresponding to him, depending on the autonomous community in which he resides. Additionally, if the psychologist specializes in clinical psychology, expert Have a health qualification or clinical expertise (PIR) in General Health Psychology.
Since 2015, Psychology degrees have been taught in more faculties and the number of new graduates from this department has increased by almost 30%.
advantages What these professionals gain by being supported by the relevant Professional Association is, of course, not only the number of members to practice, but also the opportunity to be informed about developments in the sector through conferences or events. Of course, access training courses so that professionals are constantly updated and able to offer appropriate psychological treatments to patients.
Examples of important national conferences attended by many psychological professionals include: General Psychology Council CongressThe Conference for Excellence and Innovation in Psychology, which this year took place in Tarragona on 17 and 19 November 2023, and the next Conference for Excellence and Innovation in Psychology, which will take place in Madrid on 15 December 2023, among others. In these, important and current issues in the field of psychology are generally discussed. For example, the Day of Excellence and Innovation in Psychology will discuss, among other events, the role of educational psychology in improving child and adolescent mental health.
One of the most frequently asked questions by new expert psychologists is how to do it. recruiting patientsor even psychologists who have been practicing for a while and need more patients when the traditional method of recruitment is not enough.
The vast majority of fundraising today is digital platformsThis application, which has become an indispensable tool for psychologists in recent years, has accelerated even more with the last health crisis in 2020, and the only alternative to face-to-face service has become to provide online psychology service. Currently, both face-to-face consultations and those conducted remotely coexist and complement each other to adapt to patients’ needs. In addition to attracting patients, these online tools also offer a number of benefits that can improve patient care and make the job of mental health professionals easier.
An example of this is the Marketplace Cronoshare, which acts as a meeting point between professionals and clients and is already a reference point in Spain (also available in countries such as Italy, Brazil, Mexico or Chile). There are a lot of customers on this digital platform calls professionals from various sectors, including psychologists, publishing requests for free. Professionals can access the requests made by these customers. Its operation is very simple; All you have to do is register for free as a psychologist, complete the professional profile, and access requests using cronos (Cronoshare’s virtual currency) to unlock client data.
According to Leticia Vallarelli from the Cronoshare marketing department, approximately 10,000 requests were made by customers of this platform to search for psychologists, child psychologists and online psychologists in 2022 alone.
Another of the questions these professionals ask most is how much to charge per session. The fact is that each professional sets his own prices based on various influencing factors, such as the age of the patient, the number of sessions contracted or the form of the session (in person or online).
Advantages of digital platforms to attract patients
Digital platforms offer psychologists a number of advantages to attract future patients:
- Accessibility: Professionals can access many requests they would not otherwise have access to, and patients can find the therapy that best suits their needs from anywhere and at any time, making it easier to reconcile work and family life.
- Comfort: Patients can choose the time and location of the sessions (for example, with a face-to-face consultation, face-to-face at home or remotely), which makes them feel more comfortable and safe.
- Flexibility: Psychologists can tailor sessions to each patient’s needs, which can improve treatment outcomes.
- Visibility: Digital platforms enable psychologists to reach more patients. In addition, many patients leave their comments or opinions; This may help future patients decide when hiring a professional.
- segmentation: Digital platforms allow psychologists to segment by patient type, opening hours, location or session method, among other aspects, making it easier to search for potential patients.
Ultimately, being part of a marketplace responsible for recruitment saves resources and time for these mental health professionals, as they can then focus on providing professional assistance to improve patients’ well-being.