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With the Counseling Compact poised to grow telemental health practice across the states, the credibility of the Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider stands to be more important than ever.

Supervision ensures counselors receive ongoing guidance, support, and evaluation. It must focus on ethical standards, professional development, and emotional resilience but also adapt to current affairs to meet the needs of both counselors and the communities they serve.

You may be familiar with the CPCE as a means of assessing the readiness of counselors-in-training, but the examination’s reporting features also provide a wealth of data to help schools evaluate and improve their programs.

The Barnabas Team’s "Coaching From a Faith-Based Leader’s Perspective" training will help to bring coaching opportunities to leaders of faith-based communities. Leaders of faith-based communities are invited to join renowned leader Dr. William H. Curtis on the journey to become a Board Certified Coach.

Johanna Bridges brings over 25 years of experience as a counselor to her role as CCE’s Director of State Licensure Operations.

Counselors and related professionals are invited to join the NBCC Foundation for free continuing education webinars.

The Counseling Compact legislation empowers states and jurisdictions to utilize jurisprudence assessments for counselors accessing privileges to practice through the Compact Commission. Jurisprudence assessments help to ensure counselors know laws and regulations

CCE credential holders can access a variety of training, continuing education, and other professional development opportunities.

CCE has funded training awards administered by the NBCC Foundation since 2012. Read more about this year’s awards and how you can apply.

Melonie Davis, MA, NCC, LCMHCA, recently graduated from the Greensboro [North Carolina] Chamber of Commerce’s Other Voices Diversity Leadership program. Davis is the Executive Director of the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors (NCBLCMHC).

Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES) President Michael Jones, PhD, NCC, BC-TMH, LPC-S, explains the importance of CCE’s BC-TMH credential in offering flexible care options for clients.

Based on a recent job analysis, CCE has created a new content outline for the Board Certified Coach Examination.

In a groundbreaking move, Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) credential holders in Japan are now training to earn the GCDF-US credential.

We are pleased to announce that West Virginia has become our newest jurisprudence client, and its jurisprudence assessment will soon be offered by CCE Academy.

As part of our ongoing efforts to develop and evaluate our examinations, we will test an updated format of the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) in January 2024.

CCE’s state licensure facilitators play a key role in helping individuals become licensed professional counselors.

Antonio D. Conway, LPC, NCAC, LICDC, SAP, a student in the clinical mental health counseling program at John Carroll University, is one of 50 addictions counseling master’s students named as a 2022 NBCC Foundation MFP Fellow.

As CCE’s Business Development Specialist, Tamyia Turner manages the Registered Credential Training Provider (RCTP) and CCE Continuing Education Provider (CEP) programs.

Ivette Acevedo-Weatherholtz, NCC, ACS, RPT-S, LPCC, shares her thoughts about her work, winning one of CCE’s annual training awards, and obtaining the Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential.

The Mental Health Academy is hosting its free virtual Suicide Prevention Summit Aug. 26–27, 2023.

At the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE), our Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) provide welcoming and confident support to both internal and external staff in accordance with our policies, processes, and procedures.

Since 2014, CCE has helped the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors (NCBLCMHC) in its work to support counselors and applicants and protect the public.

CCE is pleased to welcome the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board as an education review client. CCE staff will provide expert review to ensure that licensure candidates meet the state’s education requirements.

CCE is pleased to announce the updated handbook for the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination. This new handbook has been reorganized for ease of reference and revised with the latest information about the examination process.

The 2023 American Counseling Association Conference & Expo will take place March 30–April 1 in Toronto, Canada, and registration is open through March 29. Stop by and see us at booth 621 to learn more about our credentials, scholarships and fellowships, and opportunities to share your expertise as a volunteer.

If you’re a CCE credential holder, you’re familiar with the educational and professional development opportunities we are known for, but that’s only one facet of our work. You may be surprised to learn about the many services that CCE provides in addition to credentialing and educational opportunities.

Northwestern University is a CCE Registered Credential Training Provider. Its Executive Learning & Organizational Change (ELOC) Level 1 Coaching Certificate is approved for individuals seeking to earn the Board Certified Coach credential.

CCE’s Business Development Department works closely with NBCC’s Assessments Department and Certification and Credentialing Services Department to make our credentialing programs the strongest they can be.

CCE needs experienced Board Certified Coaches (BCCs) to serve as subject matter experts in the development of the new content outline for the Board Certified Coach Examination.

Latoya Robinson has been named executive director of the Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB). A native of the U.S. Virgin Islands, she hopes to grow ATCB’s team and expand its reach across the country.

Elizabeth Bartell is a National Certified Counselor and Career Development Coordinator who has also earned CCE’s Global Career Development Facilitator credential.

CCE partners with the NBCC Foundation each year to provide scholarships and training awards to advance the development of those in helping professions.

The Facilitating Career Development program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a CCE Registered Credential Training Provider for those interested in obtaining the GCDF credential.

James Stinchcomb, MSW, MPA, HS-BCP, CNP, was named president of the National Organization for Human Services earlier this year.

Since 2012, BlueRio Institute in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, has been providing training for individuals seeking to earn the Board Certified Coach credential.

We recently spoke with Tobi Zavala, Executive Director of the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners, about her work with the board and the importance of jurisprudence.

CCE credential holders are eligible for a 20% discount on the registration fee for the virtual 2022 Global Capacity Building Conference on Nov. 30–Dec. 2.

Brian Baldonado is a senior academic advisor for the University of New Mexico. He recently shared his thoughts on his work there and earning the Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) credential.

CCE recently launched our new Credentialing Gateway for all credential holders and applicants. This portal makes it easier than ever to apply for and maintain your credential—all completely online.

As the founder and executive director of Beautiful Dreamers, Vincentia Paul-Constantin, PhD, NCC, LPC, is working to streamline requirements for mental health professionals, establish professional identities, and increase access to care in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The continuing education required to maintain your credential is more than simply demonstrating continued competence in your profession. It also shows employers and clients that you are committed to continued learning as you advance in your profession, among many other benefits.

The counseling program at Wayne State University is now a Registered Credential Training Provider (RCTP). CCE has approved WSU courses for both the Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) and Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) credentials.

Dominique S. Hammonds, PhD, NCC, BC-TMH, LCMHC, discusses her work, obtaining the BC-TMH, and how other mental health care providers may benefit from it. Dr. Hammonds believes that the demand for telemental health services will continue to flourish.

Nominated five times as Mentor of the Year at the CIA and founder of the Board Certified Coach Community of Practice, Lynn Saboe, PhD, BCC, CPC, shares her thoughts on the importance of coaching and the challenges brought on by the pandemic.

We are delighted to announce that CCE is now processing educational equivalency reviews for the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing and the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs.

The Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) Registered Credential Training Provider (RCTP) program offers an avenue for universities providing specific courses in supervision to connect their students directly with the ACS credential. Qualified universities can now become training providers for the ACS credential.

We are excited to introduce our new online learning management system, CCE Academy. This user-friendly, self-directed platform provides you with an opportunity to explore high-quality, affordable continuing education options at any time from anywhere with internet connectivity.

As a veteran who coaches other veterans daily, Alfredo Torres has a firsthand understanding of the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life, the difficulties in finding a new career, and the emotional distress that can come with adjusting to these major life events. Helping veterans in need is his passion.

NBCC and CCE hosted the 2021 Counseling Regulatory Boards Summit to provide a space for board members to learn about trends and best practices in counseling and engage in brainstorming through structured networking opportunities.

Charlene Overby joined the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) earlier this year as its Learning Management System administrator. She brings to the team over 15 years of experience.

American Counseling Association (ACA) Virtual Conference Experience, April 5-30 Register here . Telehealth Certification Institute’s Virtual Summit, March 22-24 Register here . When registering, use the code GIVE10 to receive a 10% discount and TCI will donate $10 to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Dr. Clare Steffen, BCC, NCC, is the founder and executive director of Coaching Choice College in Springfield, Oregon, an Approved Training Provider for the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) since 2012. Along with training others to obtain CCE’s Board Certified Coach (BCC) credential, her focus is on holistic education ...

The Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) partners with exceptional training providers worldwide who teach professionals interested coaching, career facilitation and telemental health. Upon completion of the training, coupled with their professional experience, individuals can apply for the Board Certified Coach (BCC) credential, Board-Certified Telemental Health (BC-TMH) credential or CCE’s ...

As founder and executive director of MyCareer, Dr. Visar Ademi trains candidates in Skopje, the Republic of North Macedonia, to obtain the Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) credential for the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE). His knowledge of career training and development has enabled him to work as a ...

In commemoration of the 22 nd anniversary of the Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential, each month during 2020 the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) will spotlight an ACS. This month we talked with Dr. Vanessa Teixeira, LMHC, ACS, TF-CBT, a counselor educator and lecturer at Nova Southeastern University’s Orlando, ...

Though the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) is perhaps best known for providing credentials for individuals in the helping professions, its growing Contracted Management Services group has been helping other organizations run smoothly for more than 20 years. The group offers a variety of services including education reviews and ...

Dr. Kylie Dotson-Blake serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer for the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and Affiliates, which includes the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) and the NBCC Foundation (NBCCF). Dr. Dotson-Blake joined the leadership team at NBCC ...

The Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) is thrilled to introduce the members who have joined its board in 2020. They are Dr. Keith Dempsey, Joel F. Diambra and Dr. Kim Jackson-Allen. Dr. Keith Dempsey joined the Board of Directors in January . Dempsey’s distinguished career as a counselor educator ...

In commemoration of the 22 nd anniversary of the Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential, each month during 2020 the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) will spotlight an ACS. This month we talked with Dr. Rosalyn Johnson, NCC, LPC, LMHC, CPCS, ACS, a licensed clinician at Gateway Community Service Board ...

Are you interested in becoming a Board Certified Coach (BCC)? Applications for our annual Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) scholarships and our rural, military and research scholarships are officially open! More than 25 awards are available for counseling students and professionals, ranging from $500 to $8,000. The application deadline ...

Marilena Minucci has been a coach for more than 25 years and trains other coaches. Her focus is on health and wellness, and she is the author of “Quantum Coaching Questions.” She recently shared her advice for professional coaches and their clients during difficult times . “The best education I ...

Anna Corbett, BCC, received her bachelor’s in sociology and master’s in counseling from Purdue University. She is also a Certified Choice Theory/Reality Therapy Instructor, Certified NLP Coach, Certified HeartMath Coach/Mentor and Certified Peace Ambassador. We recently spoke with her about the work she is doing and the Board Certified Coach ...

The field of coaching is varied, with professionals specializing in helping their clients improve skills that include finding or transitioning to new careers, business leadership, focusing on better health and wellness, developing more productive interpersonal relationships, and successfully coping with life’s many challenges, among other concerns. There are more than ...

In commemoration of the 22 nd anniversary of the CCE Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) program in 2020, each month the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) will spotlight an ACS. This month we talked with DeeAnna Merz Nagel, LMHC, ACS, BCC, BC-TMH, the owner of Havana Wellness Studio and co-founder ...

In commemoration of the 22 nd anniversary of the Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential, each month during 2020 the Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) will spotlight an ACS. This month we talked with Dr. Matthew R. Shupp, LPC, ACS, NCC, BC-TMH, an associate professor and counselor educator in the ...

Wendy Galyen has been owner and lead counselor at Thrive for Life Counseling, an online private practice based in Indianapolis, since 2016. Her business was one of the first solely online therapy practices in Indiana. Galyen received bachelor’s degrees in psychology and social work from the University of Indianapolis, a ...

Though the field of telemental health has been steadily growing, the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has necessitated secure, video-based and HIPAA-compliant professional care now more than ever. As we’ve adapted to a new normal that includes social distancing, and for some, isolation and self-quarantine, we’ve been presented with new challenges as ...

As the field of telemental health continues to grow, more professionals are becoming interested in providing their services via secure, HIPAA-compliant videoconferencing depending on each state’s regulations. Telemental health professionals work in a variety of settings, including private practices, clinics, hospitals, schools, correctional facilities and nursing homes. The Board Certified-TeleMental ...

• American College Counseling Association (ACCA) Annual Conference , Feb. 27-March 1, Washington, DC • Anxiety and Depression Association of America 2020 Conference , March 19-22, San Antonio, TX • Innovations In Recovery 2020 , April 6-9, San Diego, CA • American Counseling Association 2020 Conference & Expo Annual Meeting ...

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics , the job outlook for clinical supervisors is promising, with a projected growth of 18 percent from 2018 to 2028, a rate considered “much faster than average.” The average annual salary for a Clinical Supervisor on job site Indeed.com is $67,409 in ...

Dr. Walter Roberts Jr. is a professor emeritus of counselor education at Minnesota State University-Mankato with extensive experience in research and advocacy for crisis prevention and intervention, violence prevention, school safety, mental health, public policy, and legislative efforts to increase counseling services to those in need. He became one of ...

Chances are that wherever you are along your career path, a supervisor has provided you with helpful guidance and support to build your skill set and do better, more effective work. That’s exactly what clinical supervisors do for other mental health professionals in a variety of fields including education, health ...

Tammi Lee has been named VP of the Business Services and Partnerships Division of the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) after serving in an interim capacity since December 2018. Lee joined CCE as an application reviewer in 2013 and was later director of State Licensure Operations. She brings to ...

Patricia Woods is a career advisor for the Lazarus Center for Career Development at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, and an independent career coach who has held the GCDF credential since 2013. She is passionate about collaborating with individuals in their career-development process. Woods is a graduate of Smith College ...

Most effective career facilitators share some common traits. They are good listeners who ask their clients open-ended questions to obtain the most useful information and set measurable goals. They regularly network by attending professional seminars and presentations, and continue their training in order to become better communicators and learn about ...

Looking for a career change? The field of career coaching is growing. According to the United States Department of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook , which combines information on school and career counselors, employment in this field is projected to grow 8 percent from 2018 to 2028, faster than the ...

Do you know someone with the title of career facilitator? In college, did you have the option to study career facilitation as an academic path to a career? Most likely not. Career facilitators titles vary. They are educators, career counselors, guidance counselors, training specialists, case managers, workforce development consultants, program ...