Membership Types
Voting Members
Clinical Providers
Clinical/Doctoral ($330/year or $32/month for 12 months)
Doctoral Degree in Psychology. (Includes all doctoral-level psychologists who provide clinical services in the state of Kentucky.)
Clinical Licensed Psychological Practitioner (LPP) ($270/year or $25/month for 12 months)
Master's degree in psychology, with independent functioning.
Clinical Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) ($160/year or $17/month for 12 months)
Master's degree in psychology, working under supervision.
Academic
Academic ($105/year or $11/month for 12 months)
Academic/Research: Have already received a Doctoral or Master's degree in psychology; primary employment at college or university; involved in teaching or research. Provides NO Clinical Health Services (other than the supervision of students).
Clinical (Doctoral)/Academic (dual membership) ($330/year or $32/month for 12 months)
Doctoral degree in psychology; primary employment at college or university; involved in teaching or research; provides health services in the state of Kentucky.
Applied Psychologists
Applied ($105/year or $11/month)
Degree in psychology and uses psychological research, theory, and methods to address real-world issues (e.g., consulting psychologist, I/O psychologist, policy, leadership development). Provides NO Clinical Health Services.
Clinical (Doctoral)/Applied (dual membership) ($330/year or $32/month for 12 months)
Degree in psychology and uses psychological research, theory, and methods to address real-world issues (e.g., consulting psychologist, I/O psychologist, policy, leadership development); provides health services in the state of Kentucky.
Early Career Psychologists
Doctoral level
- 1- 2 years post-grad: $50/year (no monthly payment option available) also for those completing formal post-doctoral training.
- 3-5 years post-grad: - $180/year or $20/month for 12 months - This rate is based on your graduation date.
Masters level
- 1-2 years post-grad: $50/year (no monthly payment option available)
- 3-5 years post-grad - $85/year or $10/month for 12 months - This rate is based on your graduation date.
Emeritus ($105/year or $11/month for 12 months)
Changes in the status requests must be submitted in writing to the KPA Office. Eligibility Requirements:
Emeritus Member Status Defined. Emeritus members are voting members of the association.
Any licensed member who meets two of the three criteria below will be eligible for Emeritus Member status.
a) Reached the age of 70
b) Has belonged to the KPA for a total of 30 years
c) Is fully retired or works in a clinical capacity 8 hours or less per week
Individuals whose license was relinquished or terminated due to disciplinary action(s) will not be eligible for Emeritus Member status.
Affiliate Members
Kentucky Psychological Association Graduate Students (KPAGS) ($10/year)
Non-Voting Member Category. Psychology Graduate Student with voting privileges for the KPAGS Representative on the Board and are automatically enrolled in KPAGS (KPA Graduate Students).
Undergraduate (Free)
Non-Voting Member Category. Psychology Undergraduate Students can join KPA for free but are non-voting members. They receive all correspondence electronically so must have a valid email address on file to be a current member.
Out-of-State - Clinical ($105/year)
Non-Voting Member Category. Psychologists residing Out-of-State who would like to keep abreast of KPA activities and have access to KPA benefits such as CE event discounts. Please note: Individuals who live out of state but possess a Kentucky psychology license and practice at any level in the Commonwealth are considered full Active Member status and must pay corresponding dues.
KPA Associates
KPA Supporter ($140/year)
Non-Voting Member Category. Open to allied health professionals or other non-psychologists who are interested in the aims of the association. KPA Supporters receive significant discounts over Non-Member rates at all KPA Sponsored Continuing Education events, the newsletter, all Continuing Education announcements, and access to the Members Only section of the website.
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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