The statements and claims of Antonjeta Pero, who is thought to be a psychologist at the Children's Home in Shkodra, raised questions about how one can practice this profession without being licensed, information confirmed by the Shkodra Regional Psychologist's Order and easily verifiable on the official UP website .
The general provision of the Order of Psychologists, in the "Membership Criteria" states that no individual can practice the profession of psychologist, in the public or private system in the Republic of Albania, without being a member of the Order of Psychologist and without being equipped with the license for the individual exercise of the profession issued by this body. ?
In order to have the right to practice the profession of psychologist, an individual must have a bachelor's degree and a "Master of Science" or "Professional Master" in psychology or equivalent, according to the legislation in force for higher education. , issued by the institution of higher education, inside or outside the country, recognized by the ministry responsible for education ".
Referring to the data on Facebook, Pero has served as a former executive director of a non-governmental organization, studied at the "teaching university" (so it is written, it is unclear what faculty it is) and studied psychology and social work. ". During statements in the media, she refers to children as "students", which makes it unclear whether she has really completed her higher studies at the Bachelor and Master level in psychology, but in the absence of facts, we are taking this for granted. .
Naturally, the question arises whether a psychologist can practice the profession without a license, in this case in a public institution, and if so, under what conditions?
Anabel.al contacted Dr. Valbona Treska, president of the Order of Psychologists. She explained to Anabel.al that "the licensing phase matters". "If a psychologist is in the final stages of the licensing process, he can apply to practice the profession, but always under the supervision of a licensed psychologist."
However at this point there is another important issue, explained Dr. Valbona Treska, as Antonjeta Pero is not a member of the Order of Psychologists, which categorically deprives her of the right to practice the profession. For a psychologist to apply for a license, he or she must be a member in advance, and Pero does not appear in the membership register .
