This application is only for those who have a Bachelor's degree or higher
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
Due to testing issues related to COVID-19, full QMHA-I Certification is not currently offered. Once testing becomes available, we will place QMHA-I testing applications into everyones account who has a completed QMHA-R
If you open the wrong application, you will need to start the process over with the correct application.
Click the "Start Certification with Certemy" button below to begin your QMHA-R (Degree Path) Application
This application is only for those who do not possess a Bachelor's Degree
Registration is required before being eligible to move into the testing phase for full QMHA-I Certification
Due to testing issues related to COVID-19, full QMHA-I Certification is not currently offered. Once testing becomes available, we will place QMHA-I testing applications into everyones account who has a completed QMHA-R
If you open the wrong application, you will need to start the process over with the correct application.
Click the "Start Certification with Certemy" button below to begin your QMHA-R (Non-Degree Path) Application
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, 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
Therapeutic Recreation
Vocational Rehabilitation
QMHP-Registrant has a bachelor’s degree in nursing, occupational therapy or a graduate degree in behavioral science that is approved and accepted by our agency for the delivery of professional mental health services.
Please make sure you have an approved degree before opening this application.
Registration is required before being eligible to move into the testing phase for full QMHP-C Certification. After completing full QMHP-C certification, recertification occurs every two years. Certified QMHP-Cs must submit 40 hours of continuing education every two years, which must include 6 hours of Ethics Training.
If you open the wrong application, you will need to start the process over with the correct application.
Click the "Start Certification with Certemy" button below.
CADC Registration - CADC Candidacy
Registration with MHACBO will place a CADC Candidate on the MHACBO Registry and bind them to the MHACBO Code of Ethics. Registration is completed and maintained inside of online certification software, Certemy. Please read over the following steps, and then click the "Start Certification with Certemy" button at the bottom of this page.
CADC Candidate Status is valid for 2 years and cannot be extended, unless the following conditions apply. MHACBO requires a letter from the Candidates current supervisor when a CADC Candidate requests an extension
MHACBO Registration is required within 6 months of beginning employment performing addiction treatment services, and full certification is required within 2 years of registration, unless the individual holds a health or allied provider license or registration issued by one of the following state bodies, and the individual possess documentation of a least 60 contact hours of academic or continuing professional education in substance use disorders treatment:
For more information on the 2 year requirement, please see OAR 309-019-0125
CADC I - Associate Proficiency Level
After you complete the CADC-R Application inside of Certemy, a CADC testing application will be assigned to your Certemy account for you to begin working on. If you do not have a CADC testing application inside your Certemy account, please email mhacbo@mhacbo.org to request a testing application. Please indicate the level you wish to test for.
The CADC I requires education, supervised experience hours and successful completion of a written examination. The CADC I does not require an Associates Degree. The combination of education, supervised experience hours and examination approximate the Associate Proficiency Level as outlined in the Academic Proficiency Levels (CSAT, NFATTC, 1999).
Graduate degreed licensed mental health professionals can also access certification directly through NAADAC or its sister organization NBCC (National Board of Certified Counselors).
CADC I - Renewal Information
The CADC renewal application is now inside of Certemy If you are unable to access your Certemy account, please open a chat and MHACBO will assist you.
The CADC I requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
To ensure sufficient time to process your renewal packet, please submit renewal form at least 2 weeks before expiration.
CADC Registration - CADC Candidacy
Registration with MHACBO will place a CADC Candidate on the MHACBO Registry and bind them to the MHACBO Code of Ethics. Registration is completed and maintained inside of online certification software, Certemy. Please read over the following steps, and then click the "Start Certification with Certemy" button at the bottom of this page.
CADC Candidate Status is valid for 2 years and cannot be extended, unless the following conditions apply. MHACBO requires a letter from the Candidates current supervisor when a CADC Candidate requests an extension
MHACBO Registration is required within 6 months of beginning employment performing addiction treatment services, and full certification is required within 2 years of registration, unless the individual holds a health or allied provider license or registration issued by one of the following state bodies, and the individual possess documentation of a least 60 contact hours of academic or continuing professional education in substance use disorders treatment:
For more information on the 2 year requirement, please see OAR 309-019-0125
CADC II - Baccalaureate Proficiency Level
After you complete the CADC-R Application inside of Certemy, a CADC testing application will be assigned to your Certemy account for you to begin working on. If you do not have a CADC testing application inside your Certemy account, please email mhacbo@mhacbo.org to request a testing application. Please indicate the level you wish to test for.
A Minimum of a B.A./B.S. Degree (or equivalency - a minimum of an AA degree/90 college credits, and a combination of academic courses with specialized training and experience in the Addiction Counseling Competencies commensurate with baccalaureate degree credit/hour requriements, with a minimum of 300 Alcohol & Drug Specialty Education Hours.
Graduate degreed licensed mental health professionals can also access certification directly through NAADAC or its sister organization NBCC (National Board of Certified Counselors).
CADC II - Renewal Information
The CADC renewal application is now inside of Certemy If you are unable to access your Certemy account, please open a chat and MHACBO will assist you.
The CADC II requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
To ensure sufficient time to process your renewal packet, please submit renewal form at least 2 weeks before expiration.
CADC Registration - CADC Candidacy
Registration with MHACBO will place a CADC Candidate on the MHACBO Registry and bind them to the MHACBO Code of Ethics. Registration is completed and maintained inside of online certification software, Certemy. Please read over the following steps, and then click the "Start Certification with Certemy" button at the bottom of this page.
CADC Candidate Status is valid for 2 years and cannot be extended, unless the following conditions apply. MHACBO requires a letter from the Candidates current supervisor when a CADC Candidate requests an extension
MHACBO Registration is required within 6 months of beginning employment performing addiction treatment services, and full certification is required within 2 years of registration, unless the individual holds a health or allied provider license or registration issued by one of the following state bodies, and the individual possess documentation of a least 60 contact hours of academic or continuing professional education in substance use disorders treatment:
For more information on the 2 year requirement, please see OAR 309-019-0125
CADC III - Graduate Proficiency Level
After you complete the CADC-R Application inside of Certemy, a CADC testing application will be assigned to your Certemy account for you to begin working on. If you do not have a CADC testing application inside your Certemy account, please email mhacbo@mhacbo.org to request a testing application. Please indicate the level you wish to test for.
A Minimum of a Masters Degree with a minimum of 300 Alcohol & Drug Education Hours.
Graduate degreed licensed mental health professionals can also access certification directly through NAADAC or its sister organization NBCC (National Board of Certified Counselors).
CADC III - Renewal Information
The CADC renewal application is now inside of Certemy If you are unable to access your Certemy account, please open a chat and MHACBO will assist you.
The CADC II requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
To ensure sufficient time to process your renewal packet, please submit renewal form at least 2 weeks before expiration.
CGAC Registration - CGAC Candidacy
Registration with MHACBO will place a CGAC Candidate on the MHACBO Registry and bind them to the MHACBO Code of Ethics. Registration is completed and maintained inside of online certification software, Certemy. Please read over the following steps, and then click the "Start Certification with Certemy" button at the bottom of this page.
CGAC Candidate Status is valid for 2 years and cannot be extended, unless the following conditions apply. MHACBO requires a letter from the Candidates current supervisor when a CADC Candidate requests an extension
MHACBO Registration is required within 6 months of beginning employment performing addiction treatment services, and full certification is required within 2 years of registration, unless the individual holds a health or allied provider license or registration issued by one of the following state bodies, and the individual possess documentation of a least 60 contact hours of academic or continuing professional education in problem gambling treatment:
For more information on the 2 year requirement, please see OAR 309-019-0125
CGAC I - Initial Certification
The CGAC Testing application is still paper based and has not transitioned into the Certemy software yet. After you complete your CGAC-R application inside of Certemy, you will need to download the testing application here and submit it to the MHACBO office.
The CGAC requires credentialing, education, supervised experience hours and successful completion of a written examination. Education and/or Credentialing Requirements:
CGAC Recertification
Recertification occurs every two years. Certified CGACs must submit 40 hours of continuing education every two years, which must include 6 hours of Ethics Training and update their certification file with any changes (address, phone, email, etc.).
CGAC - Renewal Information
The CGAC requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
CGAC Registration - CGAC Candidacy
Registration with MHACBO will place a CGAC Candidate on the MHACBO Registry and bind them to the MHACBO Code of Ethics. Registration is completed and maintained inside of online certification software, Certemy. Please read over the following steps, and then click the "Start Certification with Certemy" button at the bottom of this page.
CGAC Candidate Status is valid for 2 years and cannot be extended, unless the following conditions apply. MHACBO requires a letter from the Candidates current supervisor when a CADC Candidate requests an extension
MHACBO Registration is required within 6 months of beginning employment performing addiction treatment services, and full certification is required within 2 years of registration, unless the individual holds a health or allied provider license or registration issued by one of the following state bodies, and the individual possess documentation of a least 60 contact hours of academic or continuing professional education in problem gambling treatment:
For more information on the 2 year requirement, please see OAR 309-019-0125
CGAC II - Initial Certification
The CGAC Testing application is still paper based and has not transitioned into the Certemy software yet. After you complete your CGAC-R application inside of Certemy, you will need to download the testing application here and submit it to the MHACBO office.
The CGAC requires credentialing, education, supervised experience hours and successful completion of a written examination. Education and/or Credentialing Requirements:
CGAC Recertification
Recertification occurs every two years. Certified CGACs must submit 40 hours of continuing education every two years, which must include 6 hours of Ethics Training and update their certification file with any changes (address, phone, email, etc.).
CGAC - Renewal Information
The CGAC requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
CPS
150 Prevention Education Hours are required.
CPS Recertification
Recertification occurs every two years. Certified CPSs must submit 40 hours of continuing education every two years, which must include 6 hours of Ethics Training and update their certification file with any changes (address, phone, email, etc.).
CPS - Renewal Information
The CPS renewal application is now inside of Certemy If you are unable to access your Certemy account, please open a chat and MHACBO will assist you.
The CPS requires 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
CRM
The Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) requires an OHA approved addiction peer training program (peer delivered services).
Education and/or Credentialing Requirements:
CRM Recertification
Recertification occurs every two years. Certified CRMs must submit 20 hours of continuing education every two years, which must include 6 hours of Ethics Training and update their certification file with any changes (address, phone, email, etc.).
CRM - Renewal Information
The CRM renewal application is now inside of Certemy If you are unable to access your Certemy account, please open a chat and MHACBO will assist you.
The CRM renewal requires 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
CRM II - Certified Recovery Mentor II (Previously called the PRC - Peer Recovery Counselor)
This is a national credential and can be easily transfered between other states/countries who use the IC&RC PR (Peer Recovery) exam and national reciprocal process.
National Educational Standards
National Reciprocial Status
National Examination
National Internship Standards
Oregon Background Check, Lived-experience & Code of Conduct
PRC - Renewal Information
The CRM II requires 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
The Certified Gambling Recovery Mentor (CGRM) requires an OHA approved 40-hour addiction training program, spoecifc to gambling or an SUD addiction training program with supplemental OHA approved peer training.
The CGRM Application is now processed through Certemy, our online certification software. Please click the button below to begin working on the application.
Education and/or Credentialing Requirements:
CGRM Recertification
Recertification occurs every two years. Certified CGRMs must submit 20 hours of continuing education every two years, which must include 6 hours of Ethics Training and update their certification file with any changes (address, phone, email, etc.).
CGRM - Renewal Information
The CGRM renewal application is now inside of Certemy If you are unable to access your Certemy account, please open a chat and MHACBO will assist you.
The CGRM requires 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
CADC Reciprocity
MHACBO offers CADC reciprocity with all states who utilize the NAADAC or IC&RC National Psychometric Exams for their addiction counselors. MHACBO also accepts other state specific exams, but will need to review these exams on an individual basis.
Alcohol and Drug Counselors coming from IC&RC & NAADAC States:
Alcohol and Drug Counseling leaving Oregon for other states:
CPS Reciprocity
MHACBO utilizies the IC&RC National Reciprocal Process for CPS (Certified Prevention Specialists), allowing your Prevetion Specialist credential to easily be transfered to and from other IC&RC states.
CPS who are leaving Oregon for another state
CPS who are moving to Oregon
CRM II Reciprocity
MHACBO utilizies the IC&RC National Reciprocal Process for CRM IIs (Peer Recovery Counselors), allowing your credential to easily be transfered to and from other IC&RC states.
CRM IIs who are leaving Oregon for another state
CRM IIs who are moving to Oregon