| Level I: Infant Family Associate | Level II: Infant Family Specialist | Level III: Infant Mental Health Specialist | Level IV: Infant Mental Health Mentor (Clinical, Policy, Research/Faculty) |
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| Education/Experience | CDA or AA degree, OR 2+ years work experience in infant/early childhood family field | Bachelor's or Master's degree AND 2+ years paid work in infant/early childhood family field | Master's degree or Ph.D. AND 2+ years paid post-Master's work in infant/ early childhood family field | Master's degree, Ph.D. or M.D. AND 3+ years paid post-degree work in infant/ early childhood family field |
| Specialized Training in Infant Mental Health (0-3) | Applicants will include as many hours as necessary to document that competencies (as specified in Competency Guidelines®) have been met. While 30 hours is the minimum, more are typically necessary to fulfill this requirement. 15 annual renewal hours of IMH training are required to maintain Endorsement. |
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| Professional Portfolio | All applicants will submit a professional portfolio demonstrating that s/he has met both the requirements and competencies specified at each level. | |||
| Code of Ethics & Endorsement Agreement | Signed | Signed | Signed | Signed |
| Reflective Supervision and/or Consultation | N/A | 24 hours within 1-2 year period while working with infants, early childhood and families | 50 hours within 1-2 year period while working with infants, early childhood and families | 50 hours within 1-2 year period while working with infants, early childhood and families |
| Three Reference Ratings | 1. Current supervisor 2. Someone with Level II, III, or IV Endorsement OR equivalent experience 3. Colleague or parent/service recipient | 1. Current supervisor 2. Teacher, trainer, consultant or parent/service recipient 3. Reflective supervisor with Level II, III, or IV-C Endorsement OR equivalent experience | 1. Current supervisor 2. Teacher, trainer, consultant or parent/service recipient 3. Reflective supervisor with Level III or IV-C Endorsement OR equivalent experience | 1. Current supervisor 2. Reflective supervisor with Level III or IV Endorsement OR equivalent experience 3. Supervisee, student, or colleague |
| Passing Exam Score | N/A | N/A | Multiple Choice & Essay | Multiple Choice & Essay |
| Service Examples (Examples include, but are not limited to, these professional titles) | Promotion Child Care Educator, Play Group Leader, Doula | Prevention/Intervention Home Visitor, Early Intervention Provider, NICU Nurse, Parent Educator, CPS Worker | Intervention/Treatment Mental Health Clinician/ Supervisor, Clinical Nurse Practitioner, Psychologist | Leadership Infant and Family Program Supervisor, Administrator, Researcher, Faculty Member, Policy Specialist, Physician |
| WA-AIMH Membership | $80 annually | $80 annually | $80 annually | $80 annually |
| Registration Fee | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| Processing Fee | $25 | $100 | $300 | $400 |
| Total Cost | $130 | $205 | $405 | $505 |
