New Jersey
Counseling Association

Welcome to the NJCA —
New Jersey Counseling Association

NJCA’s mission is to promote counseling, including professional development, public awareness of counseling, as well as confidence and trust in the counseling profession. NJCA is the leading state organization of counselors who work to create an environment in which quality counseling services are accessible, available, and utilized.

NJCA is the organization in New Jersey for LPCs, LACs, counselor educators, counseling graduate students, and community agencies.

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NJCA Spring 2023 Election Results

The current election concluded on 4/2/2023 at 5:00 pm

Check out the winners!

NJCA Career Fair & Poster Presentation

June 1st, 2023

11:00AM – 3:30PM

NJCA invites all mental health professional employers, professionals, and students to attend first-ever Career Fair, Poster Presentation, and Special Topic lecture by Dr. Leslie Kooyman

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NJCA Members Enjoy Exclusive Privileges

Discounted rates for CEUs

Continuing education units, or CEUs, are awarded by many education and training providers to signify successful completion of non-credit programs and courses intended to improve the knowledge and skills of working adults.

Annual Conference

Discounts on NJCA’s annual conference where you’ll receive special workshops by counselors and graduate students on legal matters, mental health, the latest techniques, research findings, special populations, and more.

Special Programs

Continuing education units, or CEUs, are awarded by many education and training providers to signify successful completion of non-credit programs and courses intended to improve the knowledge and skills of working adults.

Division Workshops

Special division workshops are offered throughout the year to provide training in specialized topics outside of traditional training programs.

Ethics Consultations

Ethical issues in counseling are challenging to handle on your own. Members receive free ethical advice from the Association.

New Counselor Mentoring

Free mentorship is provided to new members and seasoned members on navigating the profession and exploring networking possibilities.” Members also receive advocacy on behalf of our members as individuals and as a collective.

Types of Membership

As a member of the NJCA, you join professional counselors across New Jersey in a variety of settings who are making a difference.

 

NJCA has regular and professional membership options available based on your credentials and levels of service. Select a membership option to apply.

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Many of you may not be aware but NJCA is run almost entirely by volunteers, all of whom are LPCs, LACs, students, counselor educators, or retirees. NJCA cannot achieve its mission without these important volunteers. Therefore, we encourage you to get involved in NJCA by participating on the NJCA Board, or on one of the various committees. We also welcome your involvement in your Divisions/ Special Interest Groups which may help to strengthen your knowledge in your area of specialization.

Regular membership

  • Discounted rates for CEUs
  • Annual Conference
  • Division Workshops

Select and Apply

Professional Membership

  • Discounted rates for CEUs
  • Annual Conference
  • Division Workshops
  • Retired membership eligibility

Select and Apply

Student Membership

  • Discounted rates for CEUs
  • Annual Conference
  • Division Workshops

Select and Apply

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Welcome to the NJCA (New Jersey Counseling Association)

NJCA is the organization in New Jersey for LPCs, LACs, counselor educators, counseling graduate students, and community agencies.

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April 21 to April 23, 2023: NJCA Virtual Conference 2023

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