Improve Your Reach with a Student Mental Health Certificate

Certification Recognizing Professionals with Specialist Level Training in the Field of Cognitive Disorders

Internationally Recognized Certification for Education Professionals

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) offers training and certification programs that go above and beyond the typical training to help educators working with all populations.

The Student Mental Health Certificate (SMHC) certification was created by a team of experts, including international leaders in the educational field, Tier 1 University researchers, master educators, and clinical professionals. The program was designed based on feedback from your peers and leaders in education to address the most-needed training topics for special education and general education teachers, as well as paraprofessionals.

Training Topics: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Behavior Modifications, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Traumatic Brain Injury, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), IEP and Program Development, Suicide

Individual Benefits

Our certification will:

Allow you to provide support and resources to families and students to enhance their school experience, safety and learning outcomes
Expose you to best practices and current research
Equip you with the confidence to identify students potentially struggling with mental health issues
Improve student outcomes, behavior and learning
Provide credibility and recognition for staff, school and district

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Areas of Competency

Below are the Competencies included in the SMHS program.

SMHC Eligibility Requirements

Two Years Experience:
Applicants must have two years’ experience working in a field that treats or supports individuals with cognitive disorders.
14 CE hours:
Applicants must have earned 14 hours of continuing education that directly relate to cognitive disorders within the last two years. These CEs can be earned through IBCCES University as part of the SMHC application process. If you have already completed 14 hours of continuing education within the last 2 years, check here to make sure the hours can be applied toward your SMHC .
Competency Exam:
Applicants must pass the SMHC Competency Exam. The exam is taken online and is included in the price of your SMHC application.
Registry Fee: $295

Renewal Requirements:

Renewal fee: $149 every two years
14 Additional (CEU) in related area
Maintain active status as a SMHC and Compliance with Code of Ethics

Registration fees include application review by IBCCES board and Access to the Student Mental Health Certificate Exam.

*Registration fee will be refunded if the applicant is not approved by the board for any reason during the application process (minus $150 to cover processing and exam fee). Otherwise all sales are final. Registration indicates that you have read and agreed to the IBCCES Financial Terms and Conditions, Ethical Responsibilities and Standards of Practice.

Additional SMHC Benefits

Once you have completed the requirements for the SMHC:

You will be issued an official Certification Number;
Your name will be listed in the International Registry as a Student Mental Health Certificate;
You will receive an official certificate printed on diploma stock to display in your classroom or office;
You will also receive an authorized wallet ID card to demonstrate your new credentials to parents, employers, insurance professionals and others;
A digital badge is available upon request for use on digital resumes and social media;
You will be granted access to the IBCCES Online Member Community which is loaded with member benefits such as free training opportunities, best practices and access some of the latest research in your field;
Your credential number can be verified by employers at ibcces.org

Applicants for the SMHC Certification Typically Include:

Special Education Directors and Teachers
General Education Directors and Teachers

Behavior Specialists
Administrative personnel

How It Works

SMHC Application Process

Click here to learn more about our Certification Process.

For more information on how to maintain your certification, please review our Certification Renewal Policy and Code of Ethics and Standards.

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Honestly, I’ve had more students this year hospitalized for anxiety, depression, and other mental-health issues than ever. There’s just so much going on in this day and age, the pressures to fit in, the pressure to achieve, the pressure of social media.

Michelle
School Counselor, PA

1 in 5 students are diagnosed with a mental illness and our teachers are on the front line of the student mental health crisis in America . Yet less than 1% are equipped with the training and certification required to identify a student in need and take action.

Marcus
School Superintendent, FL

We can’t wait until a student is at a crisis state to take action. Like diabetes or cancer, you should never wait until stage 4 to intervene.

Martha
Special Education Director, TX

In most schools mental health certification is reserved for a social worker or guidance counselor. Yet 99.9% of student contact time everyday is with a teacher, bus driver or coach. Our number one priority should be to train and equip or front line staff to deal with this crisis.

Isabel
School Superintendent, CA

Improve Your Reach with a Student Mental Health Certificate

Certification Recognizing Professionals with Specialist Level Training in the Field of Cognitive Disorders

Internationally Recognized Certification for Education Professionals

Individual Benefits

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Areas of Competency

SMHC Eligibility Requirements

Additional SMHC Benefits

Applicants for the SMHC Certification Typically Include:

How It Works

SMHC Application Process

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