Credentialing Planning Committee

To promote excellence at all phases of the career of a clinical mental health counselor.
To promote and recognize excellence at all phases of the career of a clinical mental health counselor training and specialization by establishing relevant and contemporary standards for the AMHCA Diplomate, AMHCA Fellow and AMHCA Specialist, as well as forthcoming credentials approved by the AMHCA Board of Directors.
To assess the applications and qualifications of Clinical Mental Health Counselors who apply for a credential.
To assure that each candidate recommended to the AMHCA Board of Directors for credential status meets the requirements in post-graduate professional development, advanced clinical practice, ethical conduct, contributions to the profession, and (if applicable) demonstrates excellence in practice in the designated clinical specialty area.