Clinical Mental Health Counseling Apprenticeship

Occupation: Clinical Mental Health Counselor
HealthcareNEW

The College of New Jersey: Department of Online Counselor Education

Address:2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, PA 08628

Counties:  Camden

Enrollment Period: Rolling

Length of Program: 2 years
Program Type: Registered Apprenticeship
Registration Date: 02/24/2025

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact: Sandy Gibson

Job Title: Professor, Department Chair

Phone: 609-771-2136

TARGET POPULATIONS

Career Changers
Individuals with Disabilities
Mature Workers (40+)
People of Color
Returning Citizens
Unemployed and Underemployed
Veterans
Women
QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants to the Online Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
Provide a current resume or curriculum vitae outlining relevant education, work experience, and volunteer activities.
Submit a statement of interest outlining their reasons for pursuing graduate studies in counseling, relevant experiences and skills, and career goals in the field.
Provide two letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources who can attest to the applicant’s readiness for graduate study and potential for success in the counseling profession.
Complete a group admissions interview conducted by program faculty or admissions committee members.

CREDENTIALS EARNED
Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LACP) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
HOW TO APPLY
Our application process is simple and efficient; GRE scores aren’t required, and with rolling admissions and monthly interviews, you can begin in the next available cohort. You need to complete the following: Essay (statement of interest)* Two letters of recommendation from faculty or employers only Resume Official transcript(s) from all post-secondary institutions, including a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution Synchronous group interview You can also use code “GROWTCNJ” to waive the $75 application fee. *Share with us how your lived expertise integrates into your desire to be a mental health counselor, including your aspirations for creating meaningful change in individual lives and communities.
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