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For Counselors
Training and Skills Development
Monthly Luncheon Seminars
NVLPC offers monthly luncheon seminars from September through
June in Vienna and Sterling. The topics are relevant to
areas of professional development and current clinical issues.
Presenters are recognized regionally and nationally in the mental
health field and attendees receive CEUs and a certificate.
Special Workshops, Training and Seminars
These offer an opportunity for LPCs to acquire specific
knowledge and skill development and may also support them in
obtaining the necessary CEUs to maintain licensure. These
opportunities also utilize expertise of clinicians in these areas.
Information,
Marketing, and Resources
Newsletter
NVLPC provides a monthly newsletter to keep members informed
about other professional opportunities, relevant issues related to
licensure, managed care and legislation on a state and national
level. We also utilize the newsletter to facilitate development of
peer support and mentoring of graduate students and non-licensed
therapists who are working toward their license.
Website
NVLPC has utilized modern technology to meet the needs of
counselors in Northern Virginia. It is our hope that this site will
facilitate communication, disseminate information, and resolve
informational delays. It is the intent to encourage counselors
throughout Northern Virginia to continue their professional
education and to mentor new clinicians and graduate students.
Professional
Outreach and Peer Support
NVLPC offers various networking and mentoring opportunities
for its members, including students, pre-licensure support, and
licensed counselors.
Formation of Peer
Support Groups
The Membership committee facilitates, through networking and
referral, peer support and collaboration in developing groups to
mentor new clinicians. There is a specific commitment to reach out
to clinicians who serve non-English speaking and handicapped
clients, as well as minority clinicians.
Preparation for LPC
Examination
NVLPC offers a pre-licensure support group to assist in applying
to take the licensure exam, as well as preparing for the exam by
identifying study techniques, resources and possible study-buddies.
The NVLPC pre-licensure
group was formed to help meet the needs of those counselors
transitioning from graduation from their master's degree program in
counseling to becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
The pre-licensure group
helps their members:
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Help navigate the
LPC application process in Virginia (Maryland and DC are also
discussed)
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Understand the new
requirements for supervision
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Find an appropriate
supervisor
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Prepare for the
licensure exam (NCMHCE)
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Provide moral
support during this stressful time
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Network for future
opportunities in the field
All meetings are held at
The Center for Well Being, PLLC
124D E. Broad St.
Falls Church, VA 22046
11:30am- 1:00pm
www.cwb-counseling.com
703-534-5100 ext 3
The NVLPC Pre-licensure Support Group
will be meeting on Saturdays to address the issues
associated with the process of obtaining licensure in
Virginia. The
pre-licensure support group is meeting on Saturdays, January
9th, 2010 and February 20th, 2010 from 9:30-11 am. The
group will meet at The Center for Well Being, PLLC, 124D
East Broad Street, Falls Church, VA. Please RSVP by emailing
prelicensesupport@nvlpc.org.
Also, if there are any members that have recently taken the
computer exam and can briefly speak to the group about their
experience or anyone who can review case studies to help
prepare for the exam please contact Amy Stephens at
prelicensesupport@nvlpc.org
or 703-606-7957.
Government Relations/Advocacy
Our Government Relations Committee disseminates information from
state and national organizations. This information is usually
time-specific to particular legislation or policy issues in the
State of Virginia or in the Federal Government. Legislative or
Informational Alerts are sent out to encourage involvement or action
by professionals on behalf of their clients and our profession.
Specific issues of current interest are Medicare inclusion of
Masters level clinicians, managed care accountability, and adherence
to Fair Business Practices.
Insurance/Managed Care Contact Information
For insurance/managed care contact information, please
click here.
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