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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 Professional Membership
Standard Professional Membership (with Regional Chapter)
Graduate Professional Identity Program Membership
Enjoy the full benefits of a membership and the largest discounts on NYMHCA events.
A professional membership requires the applicant to meet the following standards: hold at least a master's degree from an
accredited institution of higher learning in counseling or a related area that covers the basic principles of mental health counseling; work or are actively seeking to work in a setting where time is spent in direct delivery of counseling
services; and are licensed/certified in their state or hold appropriate clinical mental health counseling credentials.
The professional membership includes all available benefits and services offered by NYMHCA, including discounted
access to professional development programming.
The professional membership is a voting member type.
Enjoy the full benefits of a membership and the largest discounts on NYMHCA events, and join one of NYMHCA's regional chapters for added networking and programming.
A professional membership requires the applicant
to meet the following standards: hold at least a master's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in counseling or a related area that covers the basic principles of mental health counseling; work or are actively seeking
to work in a setting where time is spent in direct delivery of counseling services; and are licensed/certified in their state or hold appropriate clinical mental health counseling credentials.
The professional membership includes
all available benefits and services offered by NYMHCA, including discounted access to professional development programming.
The professional membership is a voting member type.
As a faculty or staff member of a participating graduate program, you may access NYMHCA's member benefits at a greater discounted rate.
To join NYMHCA via the Graduate Professional Identity Program, your college or university must be an active participant in the GPIP. Check with your academic program to find out if it is participating and request the membership access
code.
The GPIP Professional Membership includes a Regional Chapter Membership. (A $25 value)
Membership Dues: $140
Membership Dues: $165 (includes one chapter membership. Additional chapters may be added for $25 each)
Membership Dues: $100
Please contact your academic program for access to the discounted GPIP membership.
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
