Career Details

Certified Professional Counselor

Description

You entered this field in order to help people. When was the last time that an organization came along to provide any real help to you? The mission of the American Board of Professional Counselors, ABPC program is to be the nation's leading advocate for counselors. ABPC will champion counselors' right to practice. We will work with you to protect your right to practice, increase parity for your profession, and provide you with the recognition that you so richly deserve.

Certifying Organization

American Psychotherapy Association

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? 1 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Housing Counselor

Certifying Organization

Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Anger Management Certification

Certifying Organization

Association of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Direct Support Professional Certified - Level II

Certifying Organization

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

Type

B - Advanced

Related Careers

Counselors, All Other

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+14 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Master's degree

All counselors not listed separately.

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