Career Resources for Psychology and Mental Health Students: Counseling Organizations
A helpful list of popular organizations servicing the professional counseling community.
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American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) The AACAP is an excellent resource for families and counseling students to get current information on children's mental health issues. American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) AAMFT is the leading national organization for marriage and family therapists. Join AAMFT and have access to career information, networking opportunities and continued learning resources. American Counseling Association (ACA) The ACA is the world's largest member association for counseling professionals. Being a member of the ACA gives you access to information and resources for continued education and professional development in any stage of your counseling career. American Psychiatric Association (APA) APA is the nationally recognized organization composed of over 36,000 psychiatrists. Their goal is to promote quality care and serve the psychiatric profession through education and research. American Psychological Association (APA) Affiliated with the American Psychiatric Association above, this APA is dedicated to serving the needs of its members of professional psychologists. American School Counselors Association (ASCA) ASCA is an organization in support of school counselors. ASCA has up-to-date information on legislation, school counseling careers and legal and ethical issues. Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) ASWB is the primary contact for the nationwide social work licensing examination. It is also the main resource for social work regulations and requirements. Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) The CRCC oversees and defines quality standards for rehabilitation counseling services in the US and Canada. Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) CACREP is an accrediting body for many counseling schools and programs. Check CACREP's website to see if your program is accredited. Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) CORE is the premier accrediting body for rehabilitation counseling undergraduate programs. Check their site to find out if your rehabilitation counseling program or school is accredited by CORE. International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses (ISPN) The International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses is a worldwide membership organization dedicated to promoting the awareness of psychiatric-mental health nursing. They strive to affect legislative changes that forward the mental health nursing specialty. National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC) The NBCC is the nationally recognized board for professional certification of counselors. You can access information regarding the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE) on their website. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) NIMH is the federal agency established specifically for researching mental and behavioral disorders. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) SAMHSA is a terrific resource for counseling students to investigate options for internships. SAMSA is the federal administration dedicated to substance abuse and mental health. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) The federal department of human health for all health issues in America. HHS services all Americans, particularly those most in need. |
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