What are the benefits of receiving NCC certification via NCE?

In addition, National Certified Counselors (NCCs) receive a number of benefits below:

• Access to low-cost, highly rated liability insurance through Lockton Affinity, designed to meet the needs of counselors;
• The ability to market yourself using your certification;

Is the NCC the same as the NCE?

The NCC is issued by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). Individuals must pass the National Counseling Exam (NCE) to receive the National Certified Counselor (NCC) certification.

How much does it cost to uphold your NCC credential?

Are NCC’s required to pay fees? If so, how much and how often? Answer from Presenter Yes, there is an annual maintenance fee to maintain your certification. Currently, the annual maintenance fee is $85.

How long is NCC certification good for?

three years
All NCC certifications are valid for three years. To maintain your certification you should enter required CE earned during your maintenance cycle into your maintenance application. If you use NCC CE modules, they are automatically entered into your maintenance application and you can review them at any time.

Why should I take the NCE exam?

The National Counselor Examination (NCE) is a 200-item multiple-choice examination designed to assess knowledge, skills and abilities determined to be important for providing effective counseling services. The NCE is a requirement for counselor licensure in many states.

Is there any benefit of joining NCC?

Other than just social skills they also get to learn about the history and art of the new place. NCC cadets learn to take pride in them and the training also strengthens the spirit of being an Indian. This helps them gear towards joining the forces and providing their 100\% when the country is in need of them.

How long is NCC good for?

All NCC certifications are valid for three years. To maintain your certification you should enter required CE earned during your maintenance cycle into your maintenance application. If you use NCC CE modules, they are automatically entered into your maintenance application and you can review them at any time.

What can I do with an NCC?

These are some of the rewarding careers that NCC counselors can pursue:

• Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
• School Counselor.
• Addiction Counselor.
• Clinical Services Director.
• Clinical Research Specialist.

Why do I need NCC?

Why should I apply for the NCC certification? What will it do for me? Board certification can be a continuing source of career enhancement and pride for counseling professionals. It demonstrates to clients and employers that a professional counselor has met national standards.

How hard is the NCE exam?

There are many forms of the NCE and typically the cutoff for passing the exam is in the 90s (97, 91, 99, etc.) – out of 160 questions. One hundred questions correct out of 160 is 62.5\%. Never has the cutoff for the NCE been higher than 65\% correct out of 160 so it is a very passable exam, with your preparation.