American Mental Health
Counselors Association (AMHCA)
the only organization working
exclusively for the mental health
counseling profession
American Mental Health Counselors
Association

Your professional
resource for news,
information, and
knowledge to
succeed as a mental
health counselor.

AMHCA both serves and represents you
as a mental health counselor or
counselor-in-training.
AMHCA’s mission

To enhance the profession of mental
health counseling through licensing,
advocacy, education and professional
development.
Serving mental health counselors
Mental health counseling is a distinct profession with
national standards for education, training and clinical
practice.
AMHCA is the professional membership organization that
represents the mental health counseling profession.
Clinical membership in AMHCA requires a master's
degree in counseling or a closely related mental health
field and adherence to AMHCA's Code of Ethics.
As a student member

You have access to:





LPC exam
preparation.
Scholarship
opportunities.
Student loans.
Job openings.
A nationwide
network of peers.
You are invited to join AMHCA
For you, your clients, your profession.
 Be a member of the national professional
organization which focuses exclusively
on the unique needs, challenges and
future of mental health counseling.


To enhance your professional identity through
AMHCA’s public policy and advocacy.

From Medicare reimbursement to HIPAA, AMHCA
works to ensure that licensed professional
counselors can continue to practice and serve
your clients’ needs.

Prepare for licensure exams and obtain
credentials while learning about the profession.


Nationally, AMHCA’s annual conference offers as
many as 14 continuing education credits as well as
unique leadership training opportunities.
Closer to home, your state or student chapter may
offer training and networking opportunities.
Accountability

AMHCA’s code of ethics
helps you to support your
clients and provides ethical
guidelines.


Professional
accountability instills
confidence and trust
among clients and
promotes our profession.
You can download the
Code of Ethics:
www.amhca.org/code/
Access to current research

AMHCA members receive the Journal of
Mental Health Counseling, the profession’s
quarterly journal and the Advocate, a monthly
newsletter. Access to numerous resources for
your professional development.
Professional liability insurance

The lowest studentrate for liability
insurance available.
 Other members only
insurance benefits
include auto,
homeowners, and
renters insurance.
Invest in yourself
AMHCA members impact the profession
of mental health counseling and advance
their own careers.
 Learn to be a leader in mental health
counseling through AMHCA
opportunities locally and nationally.
 Promote client mental health and
wellness.

Student Chapters



Join or start a local student chapter.
AMHCA is structured to provide mentors and guidance
for counseling graduate students nationwide.
Learn leadership skills tailored to the practice of
mental health counseling.
Contact AMHCA



Online: www.amhca.org
phone: toll free (800) 326-2642 ext. 112
Katarina Briedova
[local chapter and regional student liaison—presenter
add info here]