Special Issue Call for Papers: International Counseling The Journal of Mental Health Counseling is seeking manuscripts for a special issue on international counseling. We welcome proposal submissions for both empirical and non-empirical (e.g., conceptual, review) manuscripts. ...
The recent overturning of Roe V Wade has majorly impacted many people and CMHCs throughout the United States. We respect that the recent ruling can contribute to people feeling concerned for the future and worried about their bodily autonomy. AMHCA is committed to women's rights and advocates...
Thank you to all members who voted in our 2022 AMHCA election! We have collected all the votes and have results for you! It was a close race but we would like to congratulate and welcome @Deirdra Sanders-Burnett of Florida as the 2022-2023 AMHCA President-Elect! We look forward to hearing...
AMHCA Board President and Interim CEO/ED, Dr. Beverly Smith, was recognized by the State of Georgia at the Capitol for her service in mental healthcare in Georgia and nationally with AMHCA. Three awards were received (Proclamation from the Georgia Lieutenant Governor, Senate Ambassador Medallion...
The Advancement for Clinical Practice Committee (ACPC) is looking for AMHCA members with an expertise in the following areas to join subcommittees to develop standards in: Counseling members of the military Counseling couples and families Counseling individuals with developmental and...
As proponents of civil rights and social justice for humankind, AMHCA denounces the violence erupting from the invasion in Ukraine. Unfortunately, lives have been lost and many injured or left homeless. Widespread mourning is evident and some people have encountered barriers in seeking safety....
Alexandria, VA – The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) has announced that he will be retiring effective July 9, 2021. Joel E. Miller, M.S. Ed., has led over 7,000 clinical mental health counselors who play a...
First, we hope everyone is safe, warm and healthy. AMHCA has, again, been faced with a difficult decision this year regarding our conference. After thoughtful discussion with the Board of Directors and a member survey, we have decided to move our 2021 Conference to a fully...
Alexandria, VA – The American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA) has proposed a new portability arrangement that will guide states and Licensure Counseling Boards to best address the needs of people with mental health conditions and mental health counselors around the country. ...
Bipartisan legislation that would include licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs), as well as licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs), as Medicare providers, has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021, HR 432 , was...
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