Member Benefits

Expert Ethical & Legal Consultation PPA membership includes unlimited consultation with PPA's Director of Professional Affairs, Molly Cowan, PsyD, and Deputy Executive Director, Rachael Baturin, MPH, JD? Members with a legal, ethical, or regulatory question have the ability to consult with Molly and Rachael and receive an expert response! Join Now
50% Discount on CE Programming PPA members get a 50% discount on all PPA CE programming? With a robust online CE catalog and in-person and virtual learning options available throughout the year, members can save up to $750 on their required 30 credits for license renewal over non-members! Join Now
Find Psychologists with Shared Interests PPA members can now join Special Interest Groups (SIGs) as a way to interact with other psychologists around specific topics within the field? PPA SIGs currently include: Early Career Psychologist Consultation and Peer Support, Neuropsychology, LGBTQIA+, Peer Grief Support, Pain Psychologists, and many more! SIG Listing
myPPA PPA members have exclusive access to PPA's new online community, myPPA. myPPA is a platform like many social media programs that allows posts, commenting, meetings, and more to strengthen and grow relationships within PPA. Members can share resources and articles, start discussions among colleagues, participate in connecting hours for SIGs, attend committee meetings, and even post job openings and office space!
Advocacy PPA is committed to advocating for psychologists within the state and federal legislatures. Most of the public policy advances made by psychology in Pennsylvania have been due to the advocacy efforts of PPA.
Resources PPA members have access to all of PPA's Practice Resources. In this section of the PPA website, members will find information directly related to the practices of professional psychologists including common legal, ethical, and business issues that may arise.
The Pennsylvania Psychologist PPA members will automatically receive each edition of PPA's publication, The Pennsylvania Psychologist, full of current topics related to psychology, including access to PPA's member discount when an edition includes CE credit.
Continuing Education PPA offers high-quality, relevant continuing education. PPA hosts an Annual Convention every year in June that offers at least 30 credits, including the required Act 31, Ethics, and Act 74 (suicide) credits. PPA also offers virtual Spring and Fall Conferences and numerous live webinars through the year. These offerings, along with over 100 home studies and recorded webinars available in our online store make fulfilling your license renewal requirements with PPA a breeze!
Career Center With PPA's Career Center, members have the ability to discover career opportunities, promote job offerings, elevate their career with personalized guidance from an experienced and certified career coach, improve skills from a professional interview coach, improve their resume with a free review, and more!
Health Insurance Options As part of our commitment to supporting members, PPA has partnered with My Benefits Advisor to offer exclusive access to high-quality health insurance options. Members can explore a variety of insurance products, including medical, dental, and vision plans, tailored to provide exceptional value and meet diverse needs. Take advantage of this valuable member benefit by visiting My Benefits Advisor for more information and to explore available plans.
PPA & Student Awards PPA celebrates excellence across the psychology community with a variety of awards each year. These include prestigious honors such as the Distinguished Contributions to the Science and Profession of Psychology Award, Distinguished Service Award, and Public Service Award, recognizing exceptional contributions to the field. Additionally, PPA and the Pennsylvania Psychological Foundation (PPF) encourage graduate student members to apply for monetary awards designed to support their educational journey. These awards help offset the unique expenses of graduate studies, providing valuable assistance to the next generation of psychologists. Join Now!