Requirements for certification:
- You must possess QMHA-I Certification to apply for QMHA-II Certification. QMHA-I Certification provides competency-based verification of the basic core competencies of qualified mental health associates. QMHA-II Certification provides verification of advanced mental health associate skills, including: Case-management, Care Coordination, and Jurisprudence (laws & regulations governing the delivery of services and rights of consumers).
- Verification of 4,000 supervised experience hours, verified by a qualified QMHP supervisor who meets the requirements of a supervisor in OAR 309-019-0125.
- Successfully pass the QMHA-II competency exam (available online). Exam fee: $165
If you wish to upgrade your QMHA-I certification to QMHA-II, call MHACBO staff, email (mhacbo@mhacbo.org), or open up an online chat during normal business hours and request to have the QMHA-II application placed in your Certemy account,
Click here for QMHA Career Ladder Flowchart
Click here for QMHA Testing Overview & Study Guide
