Oregon Mental Health Counselors Association (OMHCA)

Description

The Oregon Mental Health Counselor’s Association is the professional organization that promotes the practice of mental health counseling in Oregon. It has three purposes:
Advocacy for the profession of mental health counseling in Oregon including political activity to address legislative needs and issues related to health insurance reimbursement for psychotherapy services in Oregon.
Service to private practice therapists and other mental health professionals in Oregon including dissemination of information to help set up and maintain a private practice especially as it relates to the ongoing changes in health insurance practice and policy.
Advocacy for consumers of mental health services in Oregon
OMHCA’s members are primarily professional counselors and marriage and family therapists, though membership is open to allied professionals, students, interns, and other interested persons.

Member benefits

Access to many online practice resources, including a listserv, announcements, news and events, job listings, and more
Up-to-date information on legislation, political developments and health care industry news that impacts on your practice, your license and your profession
Listing of your practice in OMHCA’s online Counselor Directory to help clients find you and access your professional services
Quarterly newsletter detailing current legislation, policy issues, and health care industry news that affects you and other mental health professionals
Access to listings of clinical supervisors to help you meet supervision requirements for licensure
Leadership, mentoring & volunteer opportunities
Opportunity to advocate for professional counseling in Oregon
Networking and practice-building opportunities