Your career begins here!
CCAPP invites you to become a
Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS)
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Let’s Succeed Together!
With CCAPP, Career is Your Journey!
An individual at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent degree is determined to be qualified to provide the service.
The career ladder is designed to advance upward. It is not permissible to step down the ladder from any level.
QMHS
Application Requirements
MHRS Qualification
Letter from DHCS, County Authority, or designee agency verifying prior MHRS Qualification.
Official ID
Upload a copy of your official government ID, such as a driver’s license, passport ID, or State ID. This is a step in the application.
Mental Health Code of Conduct
Affirmation of CCAPP Credentialing Mental Health Code of Conduct.
Completed QMHS Application
Complete all steps in our online e-application system, called Certemy.
Educational Certificates
Copies of educational certificates (trainings, workshops, seminars, conferences, etc.)
Transcripts
Copy of transcript or proof of high school diploma or equivalent degree (previously primary source verified by your employer).
Fees
The QMHS application fee is $100 non-BHAP or $50 if a BHAP member. This fee is non-refundable.
Before You Start
Before opening an application, please read the important information below, application processing times, and Certemy user tips.
Six to Eight Weeks Application Processing Times
Application processing times can take six to eight weeks. All steps in an application must be submitted in full, must be complete, and must be accurate. An application is complete when every step has a green bubble. A green bubble with a white checkmark means CCAPP staff have verified and approved that step. Any step that is rejected will have a red bubble and must be corrected by the applicant. The processing time will be delayed and not resume until the applicant corrects the rejected step and re-submits all/any rejected steps.
Certemy User Tips
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- Use one email account. If you need to change your email, see the information below.
- Don't use your work email. If you change jobs, it can be hard to access your Certemy account, especially if you forget your password. Changing your email is not easy and takes time. To avoid delays, use a personal email address.
- When starting a new application, don't use a different email if you already have a Certemy account. Use the same name, email, and password you used for your original application.
- To change your email or other profile details, you need to submit a request through the [Contact Us] section or tell CCAPP staff directly by phone or email.
- To reset your password, go to the Certemy login page and click the [Forgot password?] button.
- To change your name, go to your Certemy account and select the [profile details] link from the profile icon in the top right.
- Be careful with your spelling. Your documents will be printed based on the information you provide.
- If you need help, use our information request form.
QMHS Competencies
The CCAPP Credentialing competency guide has been formatted to align with the CES Examination Blueprint for the mental health rehabilitation specialist exam.
QMHS
Renewal Requirements
Completed QMHS Application
Complete all steps in our online e-application system, called Certemy.
Mental Health Code of Conduct
Affirmation of CCAPP Credentialing Mental Health Code of Conduct.
Continuing Education
40 hours of behavioral health continuing education that are accredited/approved by a recognized accreditation or approval body; 6 Hours of Ethics Education Required.
Fees
The QMHS application fee is $145 non-BHAP or $50 if a BHAP member. This fee is non-refundable.
Before You Start
Before opening an application, please read the important information below, application processing times, and Certemy user tips.