Membership
Invest in your profession. Invest in yourself.
MHPA membership gives you advocacy representation, continuing education, career tools, local chapter access, and a professional community — all in one association.
Who Membership Is For
Find the membership path built for your stage.
Whether you are studying, practicing, leading, hiring, or staying connected after retirement, MHPA membership meets you where you are.
Student
Build your professional foundation early with discounted membership, mentorship, and learning access.
Explore Student Membership →New Professional
Get practical guidance, CE, career tools, and local connections as you begin practice.
Start Your First Year →Practicing Professional
Stay current, protected, connected, and represented through every stage of your career.
Join as a Professional →Clinical Leader
Access leadership resources, policy updates, team education, and professional visibility.
Explore Leadership Benefits →Employer / Partner
Reach qualified professionals, post opportunities, sponsor events, and support the profession.
Partner With MHPA →Retired / Emeritus
Stay connected to the profession, support advocacy, and mentor the next generation.
Stay Connected →Member Benefits
What membership unlocks
Every area of MHPA membership is designed to make you more informed, more connected, more effective, and more supported.
Advocacy Representation
A unified voice on the policy issues that shape practice, access, and professional opportunity.
Continuing Education
Live webinars, CE activities, conference programming, and practical learning pathways.
Local Chapters
Regional networks for connection, leadership, mentorship, and local events.
Career Support
Job opportunities, salary tools, mentoring resources, leadership development, and employer visibility.
Practice Resources
Toolkits, clinical guides, policy briefs, templates, and member-only professional materials.
Member Savings
Discounted event registration, preferred pricing on education, and access to exclusive resources.
Membership Options
Choose the membership that fits your role.
Each tier is designed to match your stage, your goals, and the level of engagement that works for you.
All prices are fictional and for demonstration purposes only.
Student Member
Students preparing for professional practice
- Discounted student rate
- Student-focused webinars
- Local chapter access
- Mentorship opportunities
- Career preparation resources
Professional Member
Licensed or practicing healthcare professionals
- Full advocacy representation
- CE and webinar access
- Member resource library
- Chapter participation
- Career center access
- Conference member pricing
Leadership Member
Clinical leaders, educators, and advanced professionals
- Everything in Professional
- Leadership roundtables
- Policy briefing access
- Speaker/volunteer opportunities
- Recognition and leadership pathways
Retired / Emeritus
Retired professionals who want to stay connected
- Chapter access
- Advocacy updates
- Mentorship opportunities
- Select event discounts
- Community participation
Comparison
Compare membership benefits
See what each tier includes so you can choose the right fit for your role and goals.
| Benefit | Student | Professional | Leadership | Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advocacy representation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local chapter access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Resource library | Limited | Full access | Full access | Limited |
| CE and webinar access | Student track | Full access | Full access | Select |
| Conference member pricing | Student rate | Member rate | Member rate | Discounted |
| Career center access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Mentorship opportunities | As mentee | Both roles | Both roles | As mentor |
| Leadership opportunities | — | Committee access | Full access | Advisory |
| Policy briefings | — | Summary | Full access | Summary |
| Employer visibility | — | — | Directory listing | — |
Real Outcomes
Built around the work you actually do.
Membership is practical — designed to help you stay current, stay protected, stay connected, and move forward.
Keep your practice current
Access CE courses, clinical guidelines, and webinars that reflect the latest in evidence-based practice — not just checkbox education.
Explore Education →Understand policy changes before they affect you
Get clear, actionable advocacy alerts and legislative summaries so you can respond to changes that affect your scope, your patients, and your livelihood.
View Policy Priorities →Find your local professional network
Join one of 24 chapters for meetups, CE dinners, mentorship circles, and regional events that connect you with peers who understand your day-to-day reality.
Find Your Chapter →Advance your career with credible support
Use the job board, salary benchmarks, CV builder, and mentorship program to make confident career moves — whether you're starting out or stepping into leadership.
Explore Career Center →Advocacy Value
Your membership strengthens the voice of the profession.
Every MHPA member adds weight to the collective voice that shapes policy, protects practice, and expands professional opportunity.
View Advocacy PrioritiesTrack legislation in real time
MHPA monitors state and federal policy developments and keeps members informed through clear legislative summaries.
Mobilize when it matters
When key votes approach, MHPA activates its member network with targeted action alerts and direct legislator contact tools.
Support long-term professional influence
Member dues fund sustained advocacy, public awareness campaigns, and long-term relationship building with legislators who affect your profession.
Education & Savings
Learn more, attend more, save more.
Your membership includes access to education and events that keep you clinically current, professionally engaged, and financially ahead.
CE Course Access
120+ annual hours across specialty tracks
Live Webinars
Monthly sessions with expert faculty
Conference Pricing
Save up to $150 on annual conference registration
On-Demand Library
Self-paced modules available year-round
Professional Development
Leadership workshops and career webinars
Local Community
A statewide network that feels local.
MHPA membership connects you to a professional community that extends far beyond your workplace — and meets you where you live.
Find Your Chapter- Access to 24 local chapters across the state
- Regional meetups, CE dinners, and advocacy events
- Mentorship matching with experienced professionals
- Volunteer and chapter leadership opportunities
- Online community forums and peer groups
Member Voices
Why members stay connected.
“Joining MHPA helped me find a local chapter, understand the policy issues affecting my work, and feel connected to a profession bigger than my own workplace.”
“The leadership member benefits gave me access to policy briefings and a network of clinical leaders I never would have found on my own.”
“As a student member, I got mentorship, career prep, and CE access at a price I could afford. It made the transition to practice so much smoother.”
FAQ
Membership questions, answered.
If you have a question not covered here, contact the MHPA membership team.
Contact UsWho can join MHPA?
MHPA membership is open to licensed healthcare professionals, students enrolled in accredited healthcare programs, retired practitioners, clinical educators, and organizational partners across the state.
Is there a student membership option?
Yes. Student membership is available at a reduced rate of $75/year and includes chapter access, mentorship, career resources, student-focused webinars, and discounted conference registration.
What is included with professional membership?
Professional membership ($245/year) includes full advocacy representation, CE and webinar access, the member resource library, chapter participation, career center access, and conference member pricing.
Do members receive event and conference discounts?
Yes. All members receive preferred pricing on the Annual Clinical Leadership Conference and select CE events. Savings vary by tier and can total $150 or more per year.
Can employers or organizations partner with MHPA?
Yes. Employers and organizations can partner with MHPA through sponsorship, job board access, event participation, and group membership options. Contact us for partnership details.
How do renewals work?
Memberships renew annually. Members receive renewal reminders via email 60 and 30 days before expiration. Online renewal takes less than two minutes through the member portal.
Are practice resources member-only?
Most toolkits, clinical guides, salary data, and templates are exclusive to members. Select public resources are available to non-members for preview purposes.
Can I participate in advocacy as a member?
Absolutely. All members can respond to action alerts, contact legislators through MHPA tools, attend advocacy events, and support the political action committee. Leadership members receive additional policy briefing access.
Stronger practice starts with stronger association.
Get the advocacy, education, career tools, local connections, and professional community that help you move forward — at every stage of your career.