The membership of the IACBT is open to professionals (i.e., practitioners, academicians, trainers, researchers) and students from such
disciplines as Psychology, Psychiatry, Child Development, Nursing, and Social Work in addition to institutions/corporates; whose area
of work as well as professional interests are conducive to the objects of the Association and have implications for furthering them.
The 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 as well as establish a system of accreditation & continued professional
development for CBT practitioners registered with the IACBT, 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 any member would result in an immediate expulsion from the Association. IACBT
envisions positioning India on the world CBT map by establishing highest standards of CBT practice, training, supervision and research.
| S.No. | MEMBERSHIP TYPE |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | INITIAL REGISTRATION FEE |
RENEWAL FEE |
| 1. | DISTINGUISHED FELLOW |
An individual who is an eminent professional in the field of Mental Health / CBT in India & has more than 20 years of experience in practice, training and/or research, who is interested & able to contribute professionally to the IACBT in their best capacity. The decision on inviting & admitting these eminent professionals will be taken by the IACBT Executive Council from time to time based on the suggestions of its membership committee. | None. Membership is by invitation only. | - |
| 2. | PROFESSIONAL MEMBER | A mental health professional with a post-graduate degree & having formal training in CBT from a recognized Institution in India or abroad and who has been actively involved in teaching/training, research or practice of CBT for at least three years or more. | Rs. 5000/- | Rs. 2500/- (annual) |
| 3. | AFFILIATE MEMBER | An individual with a post-graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized Government College or Institution or a Government recognized college or institution or a private college or institution in India and holding a personal or professional interest in CBT. | Rs. 3000/- | Rs. 1500/- (annual) |
| 4. | LIFE MEMBER | A mental health professional with a post-graduate degree and having formal training in CBT from a recognized Institution in India or abroad and who has been actively involved in teaching/training, research or practice of CBT for at least ten years or more. | Rs. 10,000/- | Rs. 5000/- (Every 10 years) |
| 5. | STUDENT MEMBER | Any Post Graduate student in India with a valid ID card who is interested in CBT and is motivated to learn and contribute to this field. | Rs. 2000/- | Rs. 1000/- (annual) |
| 6. | INSTITUTIONAL MEMBER | Any institute in India working in the area of Mental Health and / or CBT which desires to collaborate with the IACBT towards common goals related to furthering of development of CBT services and mental health & in the country; or wishes to support the Association in its work. | Rs. 25,000/- | `Rs. 5000/- (annual) |