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 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.
Apply NowMany 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.
Professional Membership
- Discounted rates for CEUs
- Annual Conference
- Division Workshops
- Retired membership eligibility
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