Member Benefits

KPA is an organization that works to meet the needs of ALL of psychology across Kentucky.

  • KPA has a respected advocacy presence in Frankfort and actively works to promote and protect the profession on both the state and national levels. Your membership supports our psychologist lobbyist working in Frankfort during the Kentucky legislative session.


  • KPA supports practitioners in improving and expanding their practice opportunities and in developing business skills needed to survive and thrive. Members have access to free consultations with our Director of Professional Affairs, who works with a national group of experts, to get your practice related questions answered.


  • Have an ethical question or concern? KPA Members have access to free ethics consultations with our KPA ethics committee.


  • KPA Convention is known for providing a national level experience at the state level. KPA Members always receive discounts on Convention registration and all our other Continuing Education events throughout the year.


  • KPA is focused on the needs of the next generation: more than 25% of members have graduated within the last 10 years. KPA offers leadership development opportunities including our KPA Leadership Academy as well as opportunities to lead in the Association to our Early Career Professional members.


  • KPA is a home for Academic Psychologists with a dedicated voting seat on the Board and one of the largest Academic memberships in the country. Our Kentucky Psychology Student Conference highlights work being done by our Academic colleagues and your undergraduate and graduate students!


  • Unlike many other states, KPA includes psychology professionals licensed at the Masters level as full members and has voting Masters representation on the Board. Masters professionals have served on KPAs Executive Committee and as committee chairs. 


  • KPA Regional and Specialty helps Members connect with those working in their are of Kentucky and those sharing similar professional interests. Join the sections that fit your interests! Choose from Clinical, Child, Developmental Disabilities, Education & Training, Forensic, Health Sections, and more! Best of all, membership in all these groups is included!


  •  Join today and use these member benefits to stay up to date on standards of practice, build your knowledge base, and get the answers you need. 

As a member of KPA you make an investment in the future of your profession - here are a few of the "dividends” you can expect:


KPA Members...

Save Money...

special discounts at all KPA sponsored Continuing Education Events, including more than 30% off Convention fees. With the new Monthly payment option, it’s more affordable than ever!

Conserve Time...

KPA sorts through and summarizes all kinds of information for you, and that information is available 24 hours a day online at www.kpa.org. You’ll find information on APA activities, HIPAA Help, consumer information and guides, summaries of national events affecting psychology, and links to numerous psychology-related sites.

Get Help With

Questions

Need to know how to reach the Board of Examiners? Can’t find the rule on how long to hang onto those files? Membership in KPA means you have somebody ready to help you - and it’s just a phone call away.

Bypass Sticky

Situations...

Free access to our Ethics Committee provides you with the tools you need to handle those difficult professional situations, so you can head off a mistake that could possibly threaten your career.

Define the

Profession

Have a strong voice in how our profession is defined in Kentucky- through participation on the KPA Board or committees, legislation, community outreach, public education, and participation in the statewide mental health community.

Have a Sense

of Community

Psychologists can sometimes feel isolated. KPA helps you connect through listservs, CE activities, academic programs, and service activities.

3 Levels of Benefits

  • BRONZE LEVEL BENEFITS

    Member Discount on all Live/In-Person CE Workshops & On-Demand Workshops (30% off or more)


    KPA Member Rate Annual for Convention (30% off or more)


    Free Ethics Consults


    Free CE Registry for KPA-Sponsored Events


    Free consults with our Director of Professional Affairs for practice and insurance related questions


    Regular Updates from DPA and KPA Board

    Weekly Digest


    E-Newsletter & Print Newsletter (4 total)


    Access to KPA's:

    • Member Directory
    • Member Resources
    • Member E-Listserv
    • Legislative Advocacy

    Advocacy

    • Dedicated KPA Lobbyist protecting our profession
    • Active efforts to advance mental health legislation in Kentucky
    • Action alerts on issues relevant to psychologists
    • Opportunities to meet with state and federal legislators

    Professional Development

    • Continuing Education offered throughout the year
    • Discounted workshops through The National Register for Health Service Psychologists & The Trust Insurance
    • Leadership Academy
    • Committee and Board service opportunities
    • Annual Student Conference to connect with Academic colleagues
    • Formal and informal community building and networking

    Access to KPA Staff and KPA Board Members to address your professional needs


    Joining a community of professionals in Kentucky working to promote psychology as a science and profession toward improving people's lives.

  • UPGRADE TO SILVER BENEFITS

    Dues plus $150/year or $15/month for 12 months


    Everything from Bronze Level, plus:

    • One free 1.5 CE event (Live Webinar or In-Person Workshop) ($50.00)
    • 40%+ discounts to all homestudy Workshops ($200.00)
    • Additional 10% off KPA Member Rate Annual Convention (discount up to $50.00)
    • Special Recognition in Newsletters & at Annual Convention
    • Complimentary KPA Branded Merchandise (ordered in May) ($25.00)
    • Free Advocacy Day training & CE credit (typically held in January) ($50.00)

    *Benefits of Silver Membership must be used within 1 calendar year of joining/renewal

  • UPGRADE TO GOLD BENEFITS

    Dues plus $350/year or $33/month for 12 months


    Everything from Bronze Level, plus:

    • One free 3.0 CE event (Live Webinar or In-Person Workshop) ($100.00)
    • Free access to all workshops in the Online Home Study Library ($199.00)
    • Additional 15% off KPA Member Rate Annual Convention (discount up to $75.00)
    • Special Recognition in Newsletters & at Annual Convention
    • Reserved Lunch Table at Convention Membership Meeting
    • Complimentary KPA Branded Merchandise (ordered in May) ($50.00)
    • Free Advocacy Day training & CE credit (typically held in January) ($50.00)

    *Benefits of Gold Membership must be used within 1 calendar year of joining/renewal

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