Membership

Welcome to the New Jersey Counseling Association – a state branch of the American Counseling Association (ACA). The mission of the NJCA is to advance the counseling profession through the professional development of counselors and counseling students while expanding public recognition and awareness of the profession.

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Your NJCA membership has many benefits including:

A little background

As a member of the NJCA, you join professional counselors across New Jersey in a variety of settings who are making a difference. 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 our Divisions which may help to strengthen your knowledge in your area of specialization.

Stay up to date

Our website is a primary means for communication between you and the Association. Stay informed of our upcoming board meetings by checking our calendar and viewing the most updated legislative alerts, upcoming trainings, webinars, workshops, our annual conference, renewing and updating your membership status, and utilizing the many additional features offered on our website.

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