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Membership InformationDownload our brochure If you are a psychologist focused on management and you are looking for a professional association that provides you with strong intellectual and collegial support, consider SPIM membership. You will find yourself among the national leaders of our field. Yet there is a “small town” atmosphere of friendliness and support to a degree that is unusual in professional associations.
Speakers at our annual meetings are leading psychologists, business leaders and/or political leaders at the top of their game. Presenters in recent years have included:
SPIM’s collegial atmosphere is as strong as our meetings. Many deep friendships have begun at SPIM meetings. There is an unusual degree of interest and support for each other’s activities – both professional and personal. SPIM members reach out to help each other succeed.
WHO IS SPIM DESIGNED FOR? SPIM, like any effective organization, has a clear idea about whom we best serve. Our membership criteria help to ensure that our focus is maintained. SPIM is designed for psychologists who hold a doctoral degree in psychology from a regionally accredited graduate or professional school that has achieved accreditation within the last five years of the doctoral degree (or a school of similar standing outside of the United States). They are employed as a manager, academician whose focus is management, or consultant to management. Lastly, they are willing to commit to the APA Code of Ethics.
WHAT KINDS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS FIT BEST? As a general guideline, APA members of Divisions 13 (Society of Consulting Psychology) and 14 (Society of Industrial and Organizational Society) have interests most similar to those of SPIM members. SPIM members demonstrate their involvement with management by the following activities:
The direct delivery of clinical services and clinical supervision, in and of themselves, do not fit these descriptions. Membership in SPIM is not likely to meet the interests of psychologists who are primarily involved in clinical activities. However, management of a clinical enterprise in which the psychologist does have such responsibilities as budget, hiring and firing do fit SPIM membership criteria and such individuals are likely to find SPIM rewarding. SPIM also has membership categories for Affiliates: those who hold a Masters Degree in psychology from a regionally accredited graduate or professional school and are employed as a manager, academician whose focus is management, or consultant to management. Doctoral students are also welcome if enrolled in an accredited program and are nominated by a SPIM member.
I’M READY TO JOIN. WHAT DO I DO NOW? Complete the online application. A complete SPIM membership application is comprised of two parts: 1) a completed membership application, 2) uploaded copy of your CV Join NowCall the SPIM Administrator, Liz Woodward at (773) 331-0457 if you have problems with this process. She will be happy to walk you through the procedure. Interested but not quite ready to apply? Call the Membership Chair, Sarah Early at (303) 916-6232. |