The National Board for Certified Counselors

Mental Health CareNorth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees

The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) is a not-for-profit, independent organization that establishes and monitors a national certification system for counselors who have voluntarily earned board certification. Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, NBCC serves as a professional credentialing body within the mental health care field, aiming to advance counseling as the premier certification authority and to contribute to societal well-being through quality counseling. Its activities focus on credentialing and sustaining standards for the profession, addressing the needs of counselors seeking recognized certification and the stakeholders who rely on verified qualifications. NBCC operates within the mental health care industry and positions itself as a national certifying and quality assurance entity for counselors, with a long-standing role in professional development and policy-related collaboration. A recent development includes NBCC releasing an updated content outline for the National Counselor Examination, signaling ongoing evolution of certification standards and examination content. The organization is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and maintains a focus on professional certification rather than service delivery to clients directly.

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