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Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor — CCMHC

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Description

The CCMHC was launched originally in 1979 by the National Academy for Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselors. In 1993, the Academy and NBCC reached an agreement for NBCC to take over administration and testing for the CCMHC certification. Over 1100 NCCs currently hold the CCMHC certification.

Certifying Organization

National Board for Certified Counselors

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

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Duration
60 semester credits / four semesters
App fee
$75
Tuition
$7,956 for the Program
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Suggested because Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor applies to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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Other Certifications from National Board for Certified Counselors

Master Addictions Counselor (MAC)
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National Certified Counselor (NCC)
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National Certified School Counselor (NCSC)
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National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE)
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