Credentialing Certifications

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AMHCA Credentials

Credential_IntroPage.pngAMHCA is the first association to recognize both advanced practice and professional expertise in clinical mental health counseling. We believe in the current climate advanced practice clinical counselors with specialist skills are in increasing demand. Both the public and insurance providers are looking for counselors who have acquired cutting-edge training and clinical abilities.

The AMHCA Professional Credentialing Certification

The AMHCA credentials are for LCMHCs who are independently licensed and currently practicing. These credentialing certifications provide evidence of increasing professional competence and expertise that convey to clients that an LCMHC holds independently recognized competencies.

These credentials honor your education, hard work, certifications and experience. They are envisioned to represent who you are and what you do in your path while getting certified and being qualified.

Why These Credentials Are Needed

  • Board certification adds professional credibility
  • Credentialing certifications provide evidence of increasing professional competence and expertise that can convey to clients that an LCMHC holds independently recognized competencies
  • Our credentials enable CMHCs to distinguish themselves as both advanced practice clinicians and specialist clinicians
  • Applicants who are qualified receive an AMHCA certificate and join the over 200 other awardees in being recognized by AMHCA.

Announcement

The AMHCA Credential Certification Board is excited to announce the full reinstatement of AMHCA’s credentialing programs. The timeline for the reinstatement of this program will be shared in Spring 2026.  This relaunch strengthens AMHCA’s commitment to recognizing excellence in clinical mental health counseling practice, education, leadership, and specialization.