Join SCCMHCA
SCCMHCA was formed to serve the needs of Clinical Mental Health Counselors around the state. Please scroll down to learn more about the Membership Benefits and Levels.
Join AMHCA
Join today as a Unified Member of AMHCA to receive the most rewarding and cost-effective membership benefits.
JOIN AS A UNIFIED MEMBERSHIP (NATIONAL AND STATE)
As a Unified member, you are a member of both the National and State organizations.
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Membership Levels
SCCMHCA/Clinical - $75
Requirements
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In possession of a state license to practice as an LPC, LPCA or other clinical mental health counseling license (LMFT, LISW-CP, LAC, etc.)
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In good standing with the State Licensure Board
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Involved in clinical mental health counseling, research or education
Benefits
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Voting Rights (method of email established by the Board)
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May Attend:
- Board meetings of the Association (non-speaking capacity unless prior board approval is given)
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Annual General Meetings
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Professional Development Trainings
- Board meetings of the Association (non-speaking capacity unless prior board approval is given)
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Privilege of election to any office
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Eligible for SCCMHCA CPH Liability Partnership Insurance Program: Click here for more information https://cphins.com/sccmhca/
Associate - $35
Requirements
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An unlicensed professional or mental health professional who possesses a master or doctorate degree with a major or minor in counseling or the social/behavioral sciences
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Current active and/or working status in the mental/behavioral health field
Benefits
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May Attend:
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Board meetings of the Association (non-speaking capacity unless prior board approval is given)
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Annual General Meetings
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Professional Development Training
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Retiree - $35
Requirements
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Previously held a license as a LPC or other clinical mental counseling license
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Fully retired from the counseling field or who practices for less than 10 hours per week
Benefits
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Voting Rights (method of email established by the Board)
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May Attend:
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Board Meetings (non-speaking capacity unless prior board approval is given)
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Professional Development Trainings
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Annual General Meetings
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Privilege of election to any office
Student - $25
Requirements
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Enrolled as a graduate student in a program that focuses on clinical mental health counseling, its research or education in a duly accredited institution of higher education
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In good standing by their major professor taking a minimum of six hours
Benefits
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May Attend
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Board meetings of the Association (non-speaking capacity unless prior board approval is given)
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Annual General Meetings
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Professional Development Trainings
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May hold an elected Student Representative office
Membership Requirements
Dues: Explanation Of State Dues, National Dues And Unified Dues And Membership Year
State dues are established by the SCCMHCA Board of Directors, paid/renewed on an annual schedule based upon the date of application of the member. State only members are not National member to AMHCA. Payments are made to SCCMHCA and managed /tracked by the Treasurer and the Membership committee.
National dues are paid directly to AMHCA (membership application is found on the AMHCA.org website). National dues are managed and tracked by the AMHCA and renewals are based on the date of application. National membership does not entitle state membership.
Unified dues are a combination of State and National dues, and are paid and renewed directly AMHCA (membership application found on AMHCA.org). AMHCA notified SCCMHCA of new members and renewals and transfers the state portion of the dues to SCCMHCA on a monthly basis. Unified dues are listed on the AMHCA website.
Application And Ethics
Applications: Any person desiring to become a member shall complete a membership application.
All applications must be completed entirely and require the applicant’s digital signature agreeing to the authenticity of the information, adherence to the Code of Ethics and an understanding of Bylaws. Clinical members must attest that their license is in good standing with their State Licensure Board.
Contact Information
SCCMHCA
(803) 216-5152
info@sccmhca.org
Mailing Address:
SCCMHCA
PO Box 144
Irmo, SC 29063