Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor CADC-R CADC I CADC II CADC III
Qualified Mental Health Associate QMHA-R QMHA-I QMHA-II
Qualified Mental Health Professional QMHP-R QMHP-C
Certified Recovery Mentors CRM CRM II CGRM
Certified Gambling Addiction Counselors CGAC-R CGAC I CGAC II
Consulting Gambling Consultants
Prevention Certified Prevention Specialist
Renewal Paths CADC QMHA/P CRM CGRM CGAC CPS
Reciprocity Reciprocity
Endorsements Forensic Peer Youth Peer
Qualified Mental Health Associate - RegistrationThe QMHA-R has 2 paths to registration - Degree Path & Non-Degree Path
Degree Path
Hold a qualifying Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related behavioral health field.
Supervisor Assessment
Supervisor Competency Assessment confirming QMHA-R readiness.
OR
You may qualify through either the Degree or Non-Degree Path.
Non-Degree Path
3 years of relevant education and experience work experience in behavioral health or a related setting.
Supervisor Assessment
Supervisor Competency Assessment confirming QMHA-R readiness.

QMHA-R Registration Paths

Select the application path that matches your education background.

QMHA-R Degree Path

QMHA Registration and Certification is for individuals working at state approved mental health programs or are seeking employment at state approved mental health programs.

This application is only for those who have a qualifying Bachelor's degree or higher.

  • Must provide official transcripts
  • Must have supervisor complete a competency assessment
  • Fee is waived from July 1st 2021 - Dec 31st 2025

Please make sure you have a Bachelor's Degree before opening this application.

Registration is required before being eligible to move into the testing phase for full QMHA-I Certification.

If you open the wrong application, you will need to start the process over with the correct application.

Applicants need 1,000 hours of supervised experience as a QMHA-R before applying for testing. Please notify MHACBO via email when you qualify for testing.

Click the "Start Certification with Certemy" button below to begin your QMHA-R (Degree Path) Application

QMHA-R Non-Degree Path

QMHA Registration and Certification is for individuals working at state approved mental health programs or are seeking employment at state approved mental health programs.

This application is only for those who do not possess a Bachelor's Degree.

  • Must complete an Assessment Matrix, demonstrating a combined 3 years of Education/Work Experience
  • Must have supervisor complete a competency assessment form
  • Must submit official transcripts (if using college education)
  • Must have supervision hours primary source verified by MHACBO
  • Must provide copies of training certificates (if using CEUs)
  • Fee is waived from July 1st 2021 - Dec 31st 2025

Registration is required before being eligible to move into the testing phase for full QMHA-I Certification.

If you open the wrong application, you will need to start the process over with the correct application.

Applicants need 1,000 hours of supervised experience as a QMHA-R before applying for testing. Please notify MHACBO via email when you qualify for testing.

Click the "Start Certification with Certemy" button below to begin your QMHA-R (Non-Degree Path) Application

QMHA Registration Requirements

QMHA Qualifying Degrees

  • Addiction Counseling/Services
  • Applied Behavioral Science
  • Pre-Art Therapy, Art Therapy
  • Behavioral Analysis
  • Behavioral Biology
  • Behavioral Psychology
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Child Development
  • Child and Family Studies/Services
  • Cognitive Sciences
  • Community Behavioral Health
  • Community Mental Health
  • Counseling (MH, Vocational, Pastoral, Criminal Justice, etc.)
  • Counselor Education
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Education (with a focus in psychology, school counseling, and/or special education)
  • Educational Psychology
  • Exercise Science
  • Family Development/Relations
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Gerontology
  • Health and Human Services
  • Health Psychology
  • Human Development
  • Human Services
  • Mental Health
  • Neuroscience (Cognitive/Behavioral)
  • Nursing
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Organizational Psychology
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychiatric Rehabilitation
  • Psychology
  • Public Health/Community Health
  • Rehabilitation
  • Social Psychology
  • Social Work-BSW
  • Sociology degrees with an emphasis in Psychology
  • Therapeutic Recreation
  • Vocational Rehabilitation

 

Click here for QMHA Career Ladder Flowchart

 

Click here for QMHA Testing Overview & Study Guide