Welcome to the BCACC

Welcome to our accepted applicants!  Only a few more steps to complete until you are fully registered with the BCACC and can use the Registered Clinical Counsellor designation.

If you have any questions or concerns about these next steps, please contact [email protected].

Step 1 – Complete New Member Form

1. Please download and complete this Membership Enrollment Form

Complete cheque in the name of BCACC or provide credit card information.

Step 2 – Professional Liability Insurance

All BCACC members must carry professional liability insurance.  You can either purchase professional liability insurance through BCACC’s insurance partner, Mitchell & Abbott Group Insurance or you can provide us with proof of insurance from another company or from your employer.

I want to purchase insurance through Mitchell & Abbott Group Insurance

1. Read the Summary of Insurance and pricing
2. NOTE: ** Mitchell and Abbott Insurance plans are pro-rated for the last six months of the year. If you intend to become a member October or later in the year (October – March) please ONLY purchase your insurance in the month you PLAN to become an active BCACC member. For example, if you are waiting to join BCACC when the insurance rates drop in October, purchase your insurance in October at which time your membership will be activated.
3. Please follow the link HERE to purchase your Mitchell & Abbott Insurance policy. This will require you to input your Member ID which you will find on your application fee receipt (should you require a duplicate receipt please contact our office).

I am insured elsewhere either privately or by an employer.

Please have your employer complete and sign this Confirmation of Coverage FORM

OR

send us proof of your insurance from another carrier.

STEP 3 – Criminal Record Check

All BCACC members must provide a clear criminal record check to the BCACC with their new member paperwork.

You can either send us a copy of a criminal record check that has been completed within the last six months,

OR

you can have one completed and sent to us through MyBackCheck

STEP 4 – Return your paperwork to the BCACC

Please compile your package including:

1. New member forms with payment
2. Insurance Information (proof of insurance coverage, OR, if you applied with Mitchell & Abbott, their office will notify us separately)
3. Criminal Record Check (if not completed through MyBackCheck)

and return this package by email or mail:

Email: [email protected]

Mail:  #109 – 1034 Johnson Street,  Victoria, BC V8V 3N7

Questions?  Call us at 1-800-909-6303 or 250-595-4448

Timelines

Once we have received all the above documents and information, your membership information will be processed and you will receive an email with your Registered Clinical Counsellor information and member number.

Membership enrollment is processed on a first-come, first serve basis. Normal processing time is approximately 2-3 weeks. However, this time frame can be impacted by office closures and workload.

We look forward to welcoming you to BCACC.

Please note: Membership is contingent on successful acquisition of professional liability insurance. BCACC reserves the right not to grant full membership if the applicant is not successful in acquiring insurance.