Mental Health · QMHP ladder · Step 2 of 2
QMHP-C
Qualified Mental Health Professional — Certified. Full QMHP certification through the comprehensive assessment.
1,000Hours Experience
$165Certification Fee
CAComprehensive Assessment
QMHP-C - Testing Requirements
Requirements for certification:
QMHP-C Testing Requirements
- Verification of 1,000 supervised post graduate experience hours (earned after you become a QMHP-R), verified by a qualified QMHP supervisor who meets the requirements of a supervisor in OAR 309-019-0125. Practicum hours cannot be used towards the 1,000 supervised experience requirement to take the exam.
- Successfully pass the QMHP-C competency exam (available online). Exam fee: $165
Testing Application Process
- Please request a QMHP-C Testing Application to be added into your Certemy account
- The only requirement for testing is 1000 clinical experience hours earned as a QMHP-R
- After completing the supervision step, your account will be moved to the Testing Registration step
- In the Testing Registration step, you will indicate how you want to take the exam (in person or remote) and a scheduling link will be sent to you with-in 2 weeks of completing this form
The QMHP-C Exam can be proctored in person, or remotely on your personal/work computer.
If you need a QMHP-C Testing Application added to your Certemy account, please open a chat with MHACBO.
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Below is a list of comparable exams that may qualify you to bypass the QMHP-C Exam
| Exam Name | Governing Body | Used For | Stands For |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCE | NBCC (National Board of Certified Counselors) | LPC | National Counselor Exam |
| NCMHCE | NBCC (National Board of Certified Counselors) | CCMHC (National) | National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam |
| CRC | Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification | CRC | Certified Rehabilitation Counselor |
| ASWB | Association of Social Work Boards | LCSW | Association of Social Work Boards (sometimes mistakenly called NASW) |
| MFT | Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards | LMFT | Marriage and Family Therapist |
| CMBT | Certified Board for Music Therapist | MT-BC | Music Therapist Board Certified |
| NCTRC | National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification | CTRS | Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist |
| ATCBHE | Art Therapy Credentials Board | ATR-BC | Board Certified Art Therapist |
| NCBBHP | National Certification Board for Behavioral Health Professionals | NCBBHP | Mental Health Professional Exam |
| EPPR | Association of State and Provincial Psychology Board | LP (Licensed Psychologist) | Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology |
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1,000 clinical hours as a QMHP-R, then the comprehensive assessment.