Membership
Become A Member Of MPA
Join the Mississippi Psychological Association and enjoy the benefits of being part of our community.
Select Your Membership Type
Clinical
Clinical / Health Service Provider: Doctoral Degree in Psychology, providing Clinical Services
$255/yr
Annually
Academic
$165/yr
Annually
Early Career
$190/yr
Annually
Associate
$175/yr
Annually
Exempt
Exempt Status: Current MPA member, minimum of 5 years continual membership, retired and 65 years old psychological work
$40/yr
Annually
Student
$30/yr
Annually
Collegial Networking
Connect with a community of professional peers across the state, fostering relationships and collaborations that enrich your professional life and advance your career.
Continuing Education
Access a diverse range of continuing education programs tailored for Mississippi psychologists, helping you stay current and fulfill your professional development requirements.
E-mail List Serve
Join our email list serve to receive timely updates, share insights, and engage in discussions with fellow psychologists, enhancing your professional network and knowledge base.
Legislative Advocacy
Stay informed and engaged with policy developments as MPA advocates on behalf of Mississippi psychologists, ensuring your voice is heard at the state and national levels.
Member Diversity
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Get Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about MPA
What are the benefits of joining the association?
- MPA serves as the organized voice for psychology in Mississippi, dedicated to advancing psychology as both a profession and a science. The organization is committed to keeping its members well-informed about current issues related to state licensure, mental health policy, available training, and more.
- Advocacy: MPA members, along with their leadership, actively engage in lobbying efforts and negotiations to bring about proposed changes to state licensure laws governing the practice of psychology in Mississippi. MPA advocates for equitable and responsible healthcare treatment and supports diversity across all settings.
- Listserv: The MPA listserv serves as a valuable communication tool, delivering announcements, news, and relevant information to Mississippi psychologists. It enables members to stay updated on proposed legislation impacting their practice, learn about upcoming events, and maintain connections with psychologists statewide.
- MPA Newsletter: The MPA newsletter offers quarterly updates on the association and its events.
- MPA Website: This new, enhanced service provides exclusive, member-only access to MPA published materials, including the newsletter and blog. Additionally, the website hosts a searchable directory of active members, allowing easy identification based on academic or clinical specialties.
- New Ambassador Program: MPA is actively promoting the value of membership through its Ambassador Program. Members can become Ambassadors by recruiting another licensed psychologist in Mississippi to join MPA. Ambassadors receive a pin, and the individual recruiting the most members will have their conference registration waived.
- Student and Early Career Members: MPA remains committed to its viability by encouraging membership among students and early career professionals.
Are there different types of membership, and what are the eligibility criteria?
Yes, we have 7 levels of membership as defined below:
- Clinical/ Health Service Provider: Degree in Psychology, providing Clinical Services
- Academic: Academic/Research: Doctoral Degree in Psychology; primary employment at college or university; involved in teaching or research. Provides NO Health Services (other than supervision of students
- Dual: Health Service Provider & Academic
- Early Career Psychologist: Received initial licensure within the last 2 years
- Associate: Non-licensed Psychologists, Associates of APA, or possess at least a BA or BS degree with a major in psychology granted by a recognized college or university, and are employed in primarily psychological work
- Student: Undergraduate, or Graduate Student, Graduate Student on Internship, Post-Doctoral Training
- Exempt Status: Current MPA member, minimum of 5 years continuous membership, retired and 65 years old