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New Professional Memberships
Becoming a member of the New York Mental Health Counselors Association shows your commitment to and support of the advancement, promotion, and protection of the mental health counseling profession. As a member, you will be a part of a community of fellow professionals, students, and supporters who recognize the importance of mental health counseling and mental health counselors.

Standard New Professional Membership

New Professional Membership
(with Regional Chapter)

Enjoy the full benefits of a membership and the largest discounts on NYMHCA events, at an introductory price.

A new professional membership requires the applicant to meet the following standards:  completed masters or doctoral degree prior to obtaining full professional license.

Eligibility: New professionals are eligible for an annual membership following graduation from a degree granting program and prior to obtaining their full professional license. Proof of recent graduation date may be required.

The new professional membership includes all available benefits and services offered by NYMHCA, including discounted access to professional development programming.

The new professional membership is a voting member type.

Enjoy the full benefits of a membership and the largest discounts on NYMHCA events, at an introductory price, and join one of NYMHCA's regional chapters for additional networking and programming.

A new professional membership requires the applicant to meet the following standards:  completed masters or doctoral degree prior to obtaining full professional license.

Eligibility: New professionals are eligible for an annual membership following graduation from a degree granting program and prior to obtaining their full professional license. Proof of recent graduation date may be required.

The new professional membership includes all available benefits and services offered by NYMHCA, including discounted access to professional development programming.

The new professional membership is a voting member type.

 Membership Dues: $80 Membership Dues: $105
($80 + $25 chapter. Additional chapters may be added for $25 each)

Memberships will automatically renew on the anniversary date of the membership registration. The card on file will be automatically charged. Auto-renewal may be deactivated by signing into the member profile. 

Memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Membership in NYMHCA includes access to many benefits and services, including:

  • Discounted registration fees for professional development programming
  • Early bird access to Learning Institute summits and convention
  • Professional representation and advocacy provided by a registered lobbyist
  • Regional chapters providing opportunities for networking, learning, and referrals
  • NYMHCA's Career Center: post job openings and search resumes for potential candidates (COMING SOON)
  • Newsletters and Alerts: stay informed of NYMHCA's efforts and be alerted of important information affecting mental health counseling
  • Other members only programming and services