A Message from AMHCA's President: As part of our long-term vision for growth and sustainability, the Board has made the decision to explore the use of an Association Management Company (AMC).

The "AMHCA Code of Ethics" focuses on the specific requirements for the ethical practice of clinical mental health counselors (CMHCs), and is divided into six sections:

Since its formation as a professional organization in 1976, the American Mental Health Counselors Association, AMHCA, has been committed to establishing and promoting vigorous standards for …

Oct 10, 2025 · The AMHCA board of directors is responsible for the formulation of programs and policies for the association. Committees and Task Forces Much of the association work is carried out by …

AMHCA 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 …

AMHCA leaders' and members' efforts to advance this agenda for over 40 years has resulted in the rapid growth of clinical mental health counseling. Keep public policy supporting you, your profession, …

Join us for the 2026 AMHCA Annual Conference Look for more announcements coming soon! (an in-person-only event) Latest Conference Updates November 3, 2025 - Early bird registration is open! …

The role of AMHCA committee members is to implement the AMHCA strategic plan. Each committee develops a plan of action according to the strategic plan and submits it to the board for approval at …

Memberships with AMHCA Clinical - $183.00 Master's degree or higher in counseling or a related field covering the basic principles of mental health counseling from a regionally accredited institution. …

"AMHCA Standards" is a living document that is updated on a continuing basis by AMHCA's Advancement for Clinical Practice Committee to meet the needs of the public and the profession.