Join the OPA

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Simply fill in the online application, and we will contact you within 5 business days.

There are many tangible benefits to your OPA membership: access to a professional network via our OPA Communities, increased opportunities for referrals, as well as lunch and learns, webinars and conferences that help provide education, links to research and connect you with your peers. A strong membership helps build a positive enhancement of our profile with the Government, key stakeholders and to the public to increase our influence, visibility and allow us to support our members. to continue to advocate for the profession.

The OPA offers significant discounts on professional liability insurance. We also offer discounts on extended health, home and auto insurance programs as well as several tools to help members manage their practice.  You can view the full list of member benefits and how to access them here. 

In addition, we have a ‘MemberPerks’ program to check out that offer potential savings from over 3000 national and local brand products and services. Members have accessed significant savings through the MemberPerks program, even above the cost of their yearly membership!

Our Advocacy efforts with the current provincial government have included advocating for Autism referrals, Auto Insurance reform, WSIB, School Psychology, access to Development Services Ontario and services issues to name a few. This year past year our strong advocacy efforts were successful in the ministry considering the expansion of our scope of practice (RxP) which has now reached the public consultation stage.

We need your membership!

Questions about membership? Contact Jamie Murray at [email protected] or 416-305-8761.

Membership Categories

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[1] Student Affiliate: Enrollment as a full-time student in an undergraduate or graduate psychology fulltime program in a Canadian or International university. This category excludes registered psychologists or Psychological Associates. A letter of admission or transcript from a university to demonstrate enrollment into a psychology program is required and must be sent to [email protected] once an application has been submitted. 

[2] Retired/On Leave: Members who are retired or are currently on parental or disability leave may apply to the OPA for a reduction in their membership fees. A Change of status by the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario may be needed.

[3] Out of Province: Requires proof of active registration in a province or territory (in Canada) other than Ontario. This membership category has limited access to membership resources. This category also does not qualify for discounted liability insurance.

[4] Supervised Practice: Registration with the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario as a Psychologist or Psychological Associate holding a Certificate Authorizing Supervised Practice.

[5] Early Career Psychologists (ECP) and Early Career Psychological Associates (ECPA): Registration with the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario as a Psychologist or Psychological Associate holding a Certificate Authorizing Autonomous, dated within two (2) years of membership application or renewal. Those with Interim certificates must demonstrate ECP status. Must be a resident of Ontario.

[6] New/Regular: First time new members who meet the criteria for a regular membership.

[7] Professional Affiliate: Must practice within Ontario, with a minimum of a Master of Arts/Master of Science degree in psychology or an equivalent is required. While employed by or under the supervision of a Psychologist or Psychological Associate; OR certification or licensure by a College or Board of a profession whose members work collaboratively with Psychologists or Psychological Associates. This category does not qualify for access to our Referral Directory or discounted liability insurance 

[8] Dual Membership: Must be a Regular member with OPA, as well as a member with either the Canadian Psychological Association or Ottawa Academy of Psychology. Proof of membership required.

[9] Regular: Registration with the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario as a Psychologist or Psychological Associate holding a Certificate Authorizing Autonomous or Interim Practice who no longer meets the criteria for membership in the Early Career Category. Must be a resident of Ontario.