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Become a Member of CPA Today!
The Colorado Psychological Association is the essential professional community in Colorado for psychologists. No matter your level of experience or specialty area, the CPA offers the tools, training, research and community you need to get connected and advance your career.
Membership and participation in CPA is one way Colorado psychologists demonstrate their commitment to psychology as a vital profession of the highest standards.
Dues paid to CPA are not deductible as a charitable contribution because CPA is a 501 (c) 6 organization. Dues paid to CPA are not fully deductible as a business expense due to lobbying. For 2024 it is estimated that 35% of dues are non-deductible due to lobbying.
Membership to CPA is a date-based membership! If you join CPA, your membership is active for 365 days!
Exclusive Member-Only Benefits:
- Gain knowledge and build your career. Join live and online education programs and webinars, free or discounted for members, covering topics such as CBT, prescriptive authority, ethics and more. Missed one? View archived presentations in the learning center.
- Connect to Colorado’s psychology community and interact with your colleagues. Request and share information about referrals and job postings, post events, get CPA updates through the members-only listserv
- Attend happy hour events to meet new people and widen your network.
- Get expert advice from members of the CPA ethics committee who donate their time to provideEthics Consultation Services to CPA members at no cost.
- Be a part of the collective voice of psychologists in Colorado and directly impact the profession. There is strength in numbers when CPA is advocating for psychology and mental health at the State Capitol. In 2023, we passed monumental RxP authority legislation and Colorado became the sixth state to grant specially trained psychologists the ability to prescribe psychotropic medications. As a member, you receive updates on legislation affecting your business and the industry and can participate in our efforts to protect your interests. View recent legislative activities and successes here.
- Work on issues of importance to you, meet colleagues with similar interests and gain leadership skills through many volunteer opportunities. Join a committee, task force or division and share your fresh ideas and energy! , provides opportunities for education, discussion and connection around important topics related to diversity and multiculturalism.
- Stay in the know. Access relevant industry news and information via the weekly e-newsletter and The Colorado Psychologist, a bi-annual newsletter containing commentaries, articles on national and state issues affecting psychologists, ethical issues, clinical theories and advancements and special features.
- Access exclusive members-only information and discounts. Members get discounts on all CPA programs and activities (some are free). The member portal on the CPA website gives you access to online communities and special interest groups, a CE tracker and more.
- Inclusion in the Find a Psychologist public online directory—free-of-charge and designed to help your fellow members and consumers find YOU!
Membership Levels
As of Jan. 1, 2023, membership rates increased 3.5%. See full statement here.
- Full Member - $299 (USD)
- Student Member - $33 (USD) The applicant can demonstrate current enrollment as an undergraduate, graduate or intern via a current transcript. Student membership status shall be reviewed each year during the dues renewal period.
- Early Career Psychologists 1st Year - $77 (USD) Early Career Psychologists are entitled to discounted membership based on the number of years elapsed since receipt of doctoral degree. If it has been more than 5 years since you received your doctoral degree, please select the Full Member rate.
- Early Career Psychologists 2nd Year - $152 (USD) Early Career Psychologists are entitled to discounted membership based on the number of years elapsed since receipt of doctoral degree. If it has been more than 5 years since you received your doctoral degree, please select the Full Member rate.
- Early Career Psychologists 3rd Year - $152 (USD) Early Career Psychologists are entitled to discounted membership based on the number of years elapsed since receipt of doctoral degree. If it has been more than 5 years since you received your doctoral degree, please select the Full Member.
- Early Career Psychologists 4th Year - $229 (USD) Early Career Psychologists are entitled to discounted membership based on the number of years elapsed since receipt of doctoral degree. If it has been more than 5 years since you received your doctoral degree, please select the Full Member rate.
- Early Career Psychologists 5th Year - $299 (USD) Early Career Psychologists are entitled to discounted membership based on the number of years elapsed since receipt of doctoral degree. If it has been more than 5 years since you received your doctoral degree, please select the Full Member rate.
- Master’s Level Associate Member - $142 (USD) The applicant has evidence of receipt of a master’s degree with a major concentration in Psychology or its equivalent, from an accredited graduate school or is otherwise licensed to practice Psychotherapy in the State of Colorado.
- Associate Member Out-of-State - $142 (USD) The applicant has evidence of receipt of the doctoral degree in Psychology from an accredited graduate school and lives out of state.
- Exempt Life Member - Free Unlimited. This membership is open to members who have retired from the practice of psychology and who are recommended by the Membership Committee and approved for this status by a majority of a quorum of the Board of Directors.
- Life Contributing Member - $130 (USD) This membership is open to members who are 65 or older, are actively engaged in the practice of Psychology, and who are recommended by the Membership Committee and approved for this status by a majority of a quorum of the Board of Directors. Annual dues may be reduced up to one-half of the prevailing Full Member rate if the Member is working half time or less.
PLEASE NOTE: Your membership is under review for your first month of membership. Your application information will be sent to our Membership Approval Committee in order check for any DORA actions. If there are any complications or if we need additional information, CPA will reach out to you directly.
If you are experiencing a hardship and are looking for a reduction in dues, please fill out the Hardship Application below.
If you would like to be considered for the Exempt Life or Life Contributing membership categories, please complete the form to request consideration and approval by the board.
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