Membership Criteria
Who can join, and what we look for.
Who Can Join IACBT
Membership of IACBT is open to professionals — practitioners, academicians, trainers and researchers — as well as students from disciplines such as Psychology, Psychiatry, Child Development, Nursing and Social Work, in addition to institutions and corporates whose area of work and professional interests are conducive to the objects of the Association and further them.
IACBT is primarily a professional interest group aimed at clinical practice, research and training in CBT. It is not a licensing body, but aims to develop and run training courses as per its mandate and establish a system of accreditation and continued professional development for CBT practitioners registered with the Association, while upholding the highest professional and ethical guidelines in the field.
All IACBT members are expected to follow the code of professional conduct as outlined by the American Psychological Association. Any malpractice or professional misconduct by a member results in immediate expulsion from the Association.
Membership Categories & Eligibility
| Membership Type | Eligibility Criteria | Initial Fee | Renewal Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Fellow | An eminent professional in Mental Health / CBT in India with 20+ years of experience in practice, training and/or research. By invitation only, decided by the Executive Council. | By invitation | — |
| Professional Member | Post-graduate mental health professional with formal CBT training, actively involved in teaching/training, research or practice of CBT for 3+ years. | ₹5,000 | ₹2,500 / year |
| Affiliate Member | Post-graduate degree holder in any discipline from a recognized institution, with a personal or professional interest in CBT. | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 / year |
| Life Member | Post-graduate mental health professional with formal CBT training, actively involved in teaching/training, research or practice of CBT for 10+ years. | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 / 10 years |
| Student Member | Any post-graduate student in India with a valid ID, interested in and motivated to learn about CBT. | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 / year |
| Institutional Member | Any institute in India working in Mental Health / CBT that wishes to collaborate with or support IACBT. | ₹25,000 | ₹5,000 / year |
IACBT envisions positioning India on the world CBT map by establishing the highest standards of CBT practice, training, supervision and research.
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