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AMHCA Nominations of Board Members Is Open Feb 28 – March 28 , 2025
AMHCA encourages members to apply to be a part of the board of directors . It is only through your volunteer efforts that we will continue to build a strong and active association . Nominations are open for the following positions :
• President-Elect : will serve a three-year term . First year as president-elect [ 2025 – 2026 ], a year as president [ 2026 – 2027 ], and a year as immediate past president [ 2027 – 2028 ]
• Treasurer : will serve a three-year term starting July 1 , 2025
• Director-At-Large : will serve a three-year term starting July 1 , 2025
There are several benefits to serving on the AMHCA board :
• Play a vital role in the organization ,
• Opportunity to advance the profession of mental health counseling ,
• Chance to collaborate with other leaders and colleagues , and
• Access to innovative information about the challenges facing the profession .
AMHCA values and is seeking diverse leadership as defined by race , ethnicity , gender , religion , age , sexual orientation , nationality , disability , appearance , geographic location , professional level , etc .
We are seeking those who have the following attributes :
• Demonstrated leadership commitment and involvement with AMHCA and the nonprofit community . For instance , someone who has served on an AMHCA committee or task force , serves at the state level in one of our affiliated chapters or is currently an AMHCA diplomate . Leaders who strive to be the voice of clinical mental health counselors across the US .
• Has expertise in the field of Clinical Mental Health Counseling and demonstrated dedication to the field . Examples include familiarity with federal and state regulations ,
private practice , community mental health , integrated care , counselor education and evidenced-based practices , and ethics , to name a few .
• Committed to monthly board meetings and to attending the AMHCA Annual Conferences .
• Willing to dedicate time and effort to serving the members of the organization .
• Thinks strategically about the future of the profession and the role of the association in the profession .
President-Elect Responsibilities
The president-elect is elected by the membership . The president-elect takes the office of president on July 1 of the following year .
Role : The role of the president-elect is to serve as a voting member of the AMHCA board of directors .
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Nominate an AMHCA Member or State Chapter for an Annual Award !
These national awards honor outstanding achievement over the past year . Nominations for 2025 awards are sought for the following awards :
AMHCA State Chapter Awards
AMHCA recognizes contributions of state chapter by awards in three categories :
• Membership
• Service to Consumers , Members or Outstanding State Chapter
• Outstanding Chapter Website
AMHCA Individual Awards
• Mental Health Counselor of the Year
• Dr . Linda Seligman Counselor Educator of the Year
• Researcher of the Year
• Donald Matteson Outstanding Student Award
• Outstanding Community Service
• Public and Community Service
• Professional Service and Leadership to a ( State ) Chapter
Join us in Las Vegas June 24 – 27 at the Flamingo Hotel !
Nominations are due March 28 , 2025 . To nominate an individual or chapter , visit www . amhca . org / about / awards ].
Register for AMHCA ’ s 2025 Annual Conference at amhca . org / conference / registration
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