Reflective Supervision
Costs related to reflective supervision/consultation (RSC) vary. The cost will vary depending on the experience of the provider, the size of the group (if applicable), and arrangements for mileage, travel time, etc. RSC can be provided over the phone, or through video conferencing when distances are problematic.
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Peer supervision (defined as colleagues meeting together without an identified supervisor/consultant to guide the reflective process), while valuable for many experienced practitioners, does not meet the reflective supervision/consultation criteria for endorsement, even if one or more of the peers has earned endorsement at Level IV-Clinical or Level III. The provider of reflective supervision is charged with holding the emotional content of the cases presented. The ability to do so is compromised when the provider is a peer of the presenter. Unnecessary complications can arise when the provider of reflective supervision has concerns about a peer’s ability to serve a particular family due to the peer’s emotional response AND the provider and peer share office space, for example.
Costs related to reflective supervision/consultation (RSC) vary. The cost will vary depending on the experience of the provider, the size of the group (if applicable), and arrangements for mileage, travel time, etc. RSC can be provided over the phone, or through video conferencing when distances are problematic.
Click Here for a List of Qualified providers of RSC
Peer supervision (defined as colleagues meeting together without an identified supervisor/consultant to guide the reflective process), while valuable for many experienced practitioners, does not meet the reflective supervision/consultation criteria for endorsement, even if one or more of the peers has earned endorsement at Level IV-Clinical or Level III. The provider of reflective supervision is charged with holding the emotional content of the cases presented. The ability to do so is compromised when the provider is a peer of the presenter. Unnecessary complications can arise when the provider of reflective supervision has concerns about a peer’s ability to serve a particular family due to the peer’s emotional response AND the provider and peer share office space, for example.
Refund policies
The Preliminary Application Fee for endorsement covers the materials that are sent to new applicants, including the OK-AIMH Competency Guidelines® that currently retail for $25.50 plus shipping & handling. Therefore, OK-AIMH does not refund Preliminary Application Fees.
The Endorsement Processing Fee only partially covers the OK-AIMH expenses related to supporting applicants through the process, facilitating portfolio reviews, compiling feedback letters to each applicant, creating and mailing the endorsement certificate, and maintaining the endorsement registry. In addition, reviews of the portfolios submitted by Level III and IV applicants requires approximately 30-40% more time than the review of portfolios submitted by Level I & II applicants. Therefore, OK-AIMH is unable to refund Endorsement Processing Fees once a portfolio has been submitted for review.
The Preliminary Application Fee for endorsement covers the materials that are sent to new applicants, including the OK-AIMH Competency Guidelines® that currently retail for $25.50 plus shipping & handling. Therefore, OK-AIMH does not refund Preliminary Application Fees.
The Endorsement Processing Fee only partially covers the OK-AIMH expenses related to supporting applicants through the process, facilitating portfolio reviews, compiling feedback letters to each applicant, creating and mailing the endorsement certificate, and maintaining the endorsement registry. In addition, reviews of the portfolios submitted by Level III and IV applicants requires approximately 30-40% more time than the review of portfolios submitted by Level I & II applicants. Therefore, OK-AIMH is unable to refund Endorsement Processing Fees once a portfolio has been submitted for review.
Replacement Certificates
OK-AIMH is happy to send a replacement endorsement certificate, but please note that we are now charging $10 for replacements to cover time, materials, shipping & handling. If an employer or anyone needs to confirm your endorsement, please refer to the Endorsement Registry To request a new endorsement certificate, please mail a check for $10, made out to OK-AIMH to P.O. Box 685 Oklahoma City, OK 73101
OK-AIMH is happy to send a replacement endorsement certificate, but please note that we are now charging $10 for replacements to cover time, materials, shipping & handling. If an employer or anyone needs to confirm your endorsement, please refer to the Endorsement Registry To request a new endorsement certificate, please mail a check for $10, made out to OK-AIMH to P.O. Box 685 Oklahoma City, OK 73101
Annual Renewal of Endorsement
In order to renew the OK-AIMH Endorsement® annually, the following is required:
Endorsement renewal is due at the time of membership renewal, by Jan 31 of each year. For those who earned endorsement in 2011, specialized in-service training hours received in 2012 are due by Jan 31, 2013. Please use the E-form for Annual Renewalto document these hours.
Renew Membership Here
Reinstatement of Endorsement Lapses
If a practitioner fails to submit either his/her annual training or reflective supervision/consultation hours with OK-AIMH's annual renewal form or an updated membership with OK-AIMH either electronically or by mail by January 31 of any year, he/she will have until February 28 to submit the documents before he/she is removed from the Endorsement Registry. Once a practitioner is removed from the Registry, he/she must register on EASy to add any education, work, in-service training and reflective supervision/consultation experiences that have been accured since removal from the registry. Practioner will also need 3 updated reference ratings (via EASy) and another Endorsement Processing Fee in order to be reinstated.
In order to renew the OK-AIMH Endorsement® annually, the following is required:
- On-going membership in OK-AIMH or another infant mental health association
- 15 clock hours of training related to culturally-sensitive, relationship-focused practice promoting infant mental health
Endorsement renewal is due at the time of membership renewal, by Jan 31 of each year. For those who earned endorsement in 2011, specialized in-service training hours received in 2012 are due by Jan 31, 2013. Please use the E-form for Annual Renewalto document these hours.
Renew Membership Here
Reinstatement of Endorsement Lapses
If a practitioner fails to submit either his/her annual training or reflective supervision/consultation hours with OK-AIMH's annual renewal form or an updated membership with OK-AIMH either electronically or by mail by January 31 of any year, he/she will have until February 28 to submit the documents before he/she is removed from the Endorsement Registry. Once a practitioner is removed from the Registry, he/she must register on EASy to add any education, work, in-service training and reflective supervision/consultation experiences that have been accured since removal from the registry. Practioner will also need 3 updated reference ratings (via EASy) and another Endorsement Processing Fee in order to be reinstated.
Policies Regarding the Endorsement Examination
Dates and Location
The Endorsement Examination is offered two times each year, usually in March and October. The exam will be proctored in only in Oklahoma City at the OK-AIMH Central Office or other location to be determined.
Dates and Location
The Endorsement Examination is offered two times each year, usually in March and October. The exam will be proctored in only in Oklahoma City at the OK-AIMH Central Office or other location to be determined.
Accommodations for the Exam
If an candidate for endorsement at either Level III or Level IV would like an accommodation for either part of the examination, he/she must submit a written request to the Endorsement Coordinator no later than eight weeks before the exam date. The request must detail the kind of accommodation being requested, as well as documentation of the need for an accommodation (i.e., assessment from a professional). The Coordinator will respond to the request at least 10 days before the examination date. OK-AIMH is committed to meeting the needs of all of its members, but may not be able to grant every accommodation request. OK-AIMH will work closely with the candidate to develop a plan that offers a reasonable accommodation without compromising the integrity of the exam, the identity of the candidate, or the identity of the exam reviewers.
If an candidate for endorsement at either Level III or Level IV would like an accommodation for either part of the examination, he/she must submit a written request to the Endorsement Coordinator no later than eight weeks before the exam date. The request must detail the kind of accommodation being requested, as well as documentation of the need for an accommodation (i.e., assessment from a professional). The Coordinator will respond to the request at least 10 days before the examination date. OK-AIMH is committed to meeting the needs of all of its members, but may not be able to grant every accommodation request. OK-AIMH will work closely with the candidate to develop a plan that offers a reasonable accommodation without compromising the integrity of the exam, the identity of the candidate, or the identity of the exam reviewers.
Portfolio Submission, Review, & Approval
Level III and Level IV candidates are expected to submit a professional portfolio at least eight weeks before exam date.
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Portfolios must be received, in their entirety, by the OK-AIMH Central Office on or before the deadline. This is not a “post mark” deadline.
Level III & IV portfolios are reviewed by at least two professionals who have earned endorsement at Level III or IV and/or are members of the Endorsement Committee.
At least two professionals must agree that the candidate has adequately met the competencies (as required at his/her desired level) and is approved to sit for the exam.
If the portfolio reviewers believe the candidate is not yet ready to sit for the exam, the candidate will be given specific feedback related to the decision. OK-AIMH will provide a response to the candidate identifying strengths and gaps, as they relate to the competencies. The candidate will be invited to submit an updated E-form and new reference rating forms one year later and will be reconsidered to take the exam at that time.
Level III and Level IV candidates are expected to submit a professional portfolio at least eight weeks before exam date.
Click Here for:Exam Dates and Portfolio Submission Deadlines
Portfolios must be received, in their entirety, by the OK-AIMH Central Office on or before the deadline. This is not a “post mark” deadline.
Level III & IV portfolios are reviewed by at least two professionals who have earned endorsement at Level III or IV and/or are members of the Endorsement Committee.
At least two professionals must agree that the candidate has adequately met the competencies (as required at his/her desired level) and is approved to sit for the exam.
If the portfolio reviewers believe the candidate is not yet ready to sit for the exam, the candidate will be given specific feedback related to the decision. OK-AIMH will provide a response to the candidate identifying strengths and gaps, as they relate to the competencies. The candidate will be invited to submit an updated E-form and new reference rating forms one year later and will be reconsidered to take the exam at that time.
Exam scores
Candidates must receive passing scores on both Part 1 and Part 2 of the exam to earn endorsement.
A passing score on Part 1 (multiple choice) of the exam is 80%. Candidates who receive a score of less than 80% will be invited to take the exam again in one year. In order to carefully protect the exam materials, candidates will not receive specific feedback related to the questions missed on Part 1. There is no charge to retake Part 1 of the exam.
Candidates who do not receive a passing score on Part 2 of the exam (response to vignettes/scenarios) will be provided with specific feedback based on the exam reviewers’ remarks and will be invited to take the exam again in one year. There is no charge to retake Part 2 of the exam.
Whether retaking Part 1, Part 2 or both, candidates must wait at least one year before retaking the exam.
Candidates must submit a written request to retake the exam at least one month before the exam is scheduled to be administered. They must direct the request to the Central Office.
*NEW (Effective January 2013) If any Level III or Level IV applicant does not successfully pass the exam after two attempts, the candidate must wait at least one year before attempting a third time, then submit an updated E-form and three new reference ratings for another portfolio review, and if approved to sit for the exam again, pay a “retake” fee of $100.
Candidates must receive passing scores on both Part 1 and Part 2 of the exam to earn endorsement.
A passing score on Part 1 (multiple choice) of the exam is 80%. Candidates who receive a score of less than 80% will be invited to take the exam again in one year. In order to carefully protect the exam materials, candidates will not receive specific feedback related to the questions missed on Part 1. There is no charge to retake Part 1 of the exam.
Candidates who do not receive a passing score on Part 2 of the exam (response to vignettes/scenarios) will be provided with specific feedback based on the exam reviewers’ remarks and will be invited to take the exam again in one year. There is no charge to retake Part 2 of the exam.
Whether retaking Part 1, Part 2 or both, candidates must wait at least one year before retaking the exam.
Candidates must submit a written request to retake the exam at least one month before the exam is scheduled to be administered. They must direct the request to the Central Office.
*NEW (Effective January 2013) If any Level III or Level IV applicant does not successfully pass the exam after two attempts, the candidate must wait at least one year before attempting a third time, then submit an updated E-form and three new reference ratings for another portfolio review, and if approved to sit for the exam again, pay a “retake” fee of $100.
Exam Feedback
Regardless of outcome, all who take the exam will be provided with feedback based on the exam reviewers’ remarks, and may also receive feedback based on the portfolio reviewers’ remarks. The feedback is offered in the spirit of promoting professional development and can help guide selection of specialized in-service training opportunities and continuing reflective supervision or consultation experiences.
Regardless of outcome, all who take the exam will be provided with feedback based on the exam reviewers’ remarks, and may also receive feedback based on the portfolio reviewers’ remarks. The feedback is offered in the spirit of promoting professional development and can help guide selection of specialized in-service training opportunities and continuing reflective supervision or consultation experiences.
Review of an Exam Decision
A candidate has 30 days to request review of the decision and recommendations regarding endorsement. The request for review must be in writing and directed to the attention of the Endorsement Coordinator. The Endorsement Coordinator will meet with two members of the Endorsement Test Review Committee to discuss the request and respond to the candidate in writing within 15 days.
A candidate has 30 days to request review of the decision and recommendations regarding endorsement. The request for review must be in writing and directed to the attention of the Endorsement Coordinator. The Endorsement Coordinator will meet with two members of the Endorsement Test Review Committee to discuss the request and respond to the candidate in writing within 15 days.
