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Wisconsin Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Competency and Endorsement System

 

Infant Family Associate

Infant Family Specialist

Infant Mental Health Specialist

Infant Mental Health Mentor (Clinical, Policy, or Research/ Faculty

Minimal Education/ Work Experience

Associate degree, Infant/Toddler or Inclusion Credential or 2 years of experience in the infant, early childhood or family field

Bachelors or Master’s degree and 2 years of experience in infant, early childhood or family field

Masters or post-graduate Clinical degree and 2 years post Masters experience in infant, early childhood and family field

Masters or post-doctorate with 3 years post degree experience in the infant, early childhood and family field

Specialized Training in Topics of Infant Mental Health

Initial 30 clock hours/ annual renewal 15 clock hours

Initial 30 clock hours/ annual renewal 15 clock hours

Initial 30 clock hours/ annual renewal 15 clock hours

Initial 30 clock hours/ annual renewal 15 clock hours

Code of Ethics and Endorsement Agreement

Signed

Signed

Signed

Signed

Reflective Supervision or Consultation

N/A

24 clock hours within 1–2 year time period while working with infants, early childhood and families

50 clock hours within 1–2 year time period while working with infants, early childhood and families

Clinical: 50 clock hours within a 1–2 year time period while working with infants, early childhood and families

Reference Ratings

3 total:

From current supervisor teacher, trainer, consultant or parent/service recipient.

3 total:

1 current supervisor

2 teacher, trainer, consultant or parent/service recipient

3 reflective supervisor

3 total:

1 current supervisor

2 teacher, trainer, consultant or parent/service recipient

3 reflective supervisor

3 total:

Meet Level IV requirements for clinical, policy and research/faculty applicants

Written Exam

N/A

N/A

yes

yes

Membership in WI-AIMH or other IMH association

yes

yes

yes

yes

Service Examples

Promotion

Prevention/Intervention

Intervention/Treatment

Leadership

Professional Portfolio

Applicant will submit a professional portfolio that demonstrates that he/she has met both the requirements and the competencies specified at each level. Details about competencies can be found in the publication Competency Guidelines

Revision 11/16/10

 


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