How to Become a Counselling Therapist in New Brunswick

• 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total
• 11 steps without a listed fee
• Annual fees: $460 (pro-rated to reflect the date of acceptance into the College), $230 (for inactive members), $75 (for retired or student members), $150 (for interim members)

1. Review college documents

   Read the College's standards of practice, code of ethics, by-laws, rules and the Licensed Counselling Therapy Act.

   Source

   “Have I read the CCTNB standards of practice, code of ethics and by-laws? Follow the links to explore our Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, By-Laws, CCTNB Rules, and the Licensed Counselling Therapy Act”

   cctnb.ca/become-a-member
2. Confirm education requirements

   Confirm you hold a master's level counselling degree with the required credit hours, courses and practicum hours.

   Source

   “You will need a master’s level counselling degree, or an equivalent program approved by the Board required to qualify for registration as a licensed counselling therapist.”

   cctnb.ca/become-a-member
3. Prepare resume

   Prepare an up-to-date resume detailing academic qualifications, counselling training and relevant work experience.

   Source

   “At the time of application you will need to submit an up-to-date resume, with details of your academic qualifications, counselling training, and relevant work experience.”

   cctnb.ca/become-a-member
4. Obtain criminal record check

   Obtain a criminal record check completed within the last year.

   Source

   “All applicants are required to have a criminal record done within the last year.”

   cctnb.ca/become-a-member
5. Arrange professional references

   Arrange for two professional references who hold a Master's Degree or higher in a related field and can evaluate the applicant's counselling skills.

   Source

   “All applicants are required to have two professional references who hold a Master’s Degree or higher in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, and who can evaluate the applicant’s counselling skills within the last five years”

   cctnb.ca/become-a-member
6. Line up approved supervisor

   Find an approved supervisor and obtain a signed supervision agreement as part of the application.

   Source

   “All applicants must have a signed agreement with an approved supervisor (see list of approved supervisors here) as part of their application process.”

   cctnb.ca/become-a-member
7. Submit by deadline

   Submit all application documents by the posted deadline before one of the four annual Registration Committee review meetings.

   Source

   “Applications for CCTNB membership are reviewed 4 times a year by the Registration Committee.”

   cctnb.ca/become-a-member
8. Complete practicum form

   Complete the practicum description form and have it signed by the supervising professor or university representative.

   Source

   “Complete and provide the practicum description form to the supervising professor or university representative, for signature, and include in the application submission.”

   cctnb.ca/become-a-member
9. Send reference forms

   Provide reference forms to supervisors or colleagues, who must send them directly to the College.

   Source

   “Provide reference forms to supervisors and/or colleagues. Reference forms must then be sent to us directly by the referrers.”

   cctnb.ca/become-a-member
10. Request official transcripts

    Order official transcripts for all coursework, which must be sent directly by the establishments.

    Source

    “Order transcripts for all coursework listed on your application (undergraduate and graduate transcripts). Transcripts must be sent to us directly by the establishments.”

    cctnb.ca/become-a-member
11. Request regulatory letters

    Request letters from any regulatory association or body of which the applicant is a member.

    Source

    “Request reputable letters from any regulatory association and regulatory body of which you are a member, such as CCPA.”

    cctnb.ca/become-a-member
12. Pay application fee

    Pay the non-refundable application fee after submitting all documents.

    • Application Fee: $125 (for regular applicants)
      Source

      “The fees for application are: • $125 for regular applicants • $100 for inter-provincial applicants”

      cctnb.ca/become-a-member
    Source

    “This non-refundable fee is required as the final step of your application process once you have submitted all your documents.”

    cctnb.ca/become-a-member

Official page for this route

• Listed one-time fees: $100
• 1 fee depends on your situation and is not in the total
• 10 steps without a listed fee
• Annual fees: $460 (pro-rated to reflect the date of acceptance into the College), $230 (for inactive members), $75 (for retired or student members), $150 (for interim members)

1. Review college documents

   Read the College's standards of practice, code of ethics and by-laws.

   Source

   “Have I read the CCTNB standards of practice, code of ethics and by-laws? Follow the links to explore our standards of practice, code of ethics, and by-laws.”

   cctnb.ca/interprovincial
2. Obtain masters transcript

   Obtain the master's level university transcript used to obtain licensure elsewhere in Canada.

   Source

   “You will need to submit the Masters Level University Transcript used to obtain licensure elsewhere in Canada (used for statistical purposes only – not to evaluate application)”

   cctnb.ca/interprovincial
3. Confirm liability insurance

   Obtain proof of professional liability insurance of at least $2 million per claim.

   Source

   “At the time of applying you must provide proof of professional liability insurance for a minimum amount of $2 million per claim.”

   cctnb.ca/interprovincial
4. Update resume

   Prepare an up-to-date resume with academic qualifications, counselling training and chronological work experience including internship experience.

   Source

   “At the time of application you will need to submit an up-to-date resume, with details of your academic qualifications, counseling training, and relevant work experience.”

   cctnb.ca/interprovincial
5. Obtain criminal record check

   Obtain a recent criminal record check.

   Source

   “All applicants are required to have a recent criminal record check.”

   cctnb.ca/interprovincial
6. Obtain reference letter

   Obtain a reference letter from a clinical supervisor or colleague attesting to the applicant's good character.

   Source

   “All applicants are required to have a reference letter from a clinical supervisor or colleague in a non-compliant relationship to the applicant, attesting to the applicant’s good character.”

   cctnb.ca/interprovincial
7. Arrange supervision if needed

   If not a full member or supervision requirements are not complete, arrange 50 hours of supervision with an approved supervisor and a supervision agreement.

   Source

   “If you are not a full member or have not completed the supervising requirements for your current regulatory body you will need to complete 50 hrs of supervision with a CCTNB approved supervisor and a supervision agreement is required as part of your application.”

   cctnb.ca/interprovincial
8. Copy current licence

   Obtain a copy of the current provincial or territorial licence.

   Source

   “You will need a copy of your current Provincial / Territorial license.”

   cctnb.ca/interprovincial
9. Request good standing letters

   Request an original letter from each registering body attesting to good standing with that College.

   Source

   “You will need an original letter from each registering body with whom you are registered, to attest to your good standing with that College/licensing body.”

   cctnb.ca/interprovincial
10. Submit application

    Download and fill out the interprovincial transfer application and submit all documents in PDF format.

    Source

    “Download and Fill Out Interprovincial Transfer Application This is primary application form to apply for your transfer.”

    cctnb.ca/interprovincial
11. Pay application fee

    Pay the application fee as the final step once all documents are submitted.

    • Application Fee: $100
      Source

      “This fee is required as the final step of your application process once you have submitted all your documents. The fee for application is $100.”

      cctnb.ca/interprovincial
    Source

    “This fee is required as the final step of your application process once you have submitted all your documents. The fee for application is $100.”

    cctnb.ca/interprovincial
12. Pay annual dues

    After acceptance, pay the pro-rated yearly membership dues via the link sent by email.

    • Pro-Rated Annual Membership Fee: $460 (pro-rated to reflect the date of acceptance into the College)
      Source

      “Yearlys dues are normally $460/year however, dues are pro-rated to reflect the date of acceptance into the College.”

      cctnb.ca/interprovincial
    Source

    “Once your application has been reviewed by the Committee, we will send you an email within 5-10 business days letting you know if you have been accepted as a member, along with a link to pay your yearly dues.”

    cctnb.ca/interprovincial

Official page for this route

• Annual fees: $460 (pro-rated to reflect the date of acceptance into the College), $230 (for inactive members), $75 (for retired or student members), $150 (for interim members)

Steps not listed by the regulator Check with College of Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick

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