Eligibility Requirements
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Academic Preparation;
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Work Experience; and
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Training in Psychiatric Rehabilitation.
Individuals who have formal academic preparation in psychiatric rehabilitation are not required to submit additional training hours.
PATHWAY I.
· Bachelor Degree (or higher) in Psychiatric Rehabilitation; and
· Six months of full-time work experience in a psychiatric rehabilitation program/environment
PATHWAY II.
· Associate Degree in Psychiatric Rehabilitation; and
· 12 months (1 year) of full-time work experience in a psychiatric rehabilitation program/environment
PATHWAY III.
· Graduation from an accredited Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certificate Program;
· 24 months (2 years) of full-time work experience in a psychiatric rehabilitation program/environment
Minimum Requirements for Individuals with Academic Preparation in ALL Other Fields
Individuals with academic preparation in mental health related field (e.g., psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling, etc.) are required to complete additional training hours specific to psychiatric rehabilitation.
PATHWAY IV.
· Bachelor Degree (or higher) in any field;
· 12 months (1 year) of full-time work experience in a psychiatric rehabilitation program/environment; and
· 45 contact hours (training hours) in psychiatric rehabilitation.
PATHWAY V.
· Associates Degree in any field;
· 24 months (2 years) of full-time work experience in a psychiatric rehabilitation program/environment; and
· 45 contact hours (training hours) in psychiatric rehabilitation.
PATHWAY VI.
· High School Diploma or GED;
· 24 months (2 years) of full-time work experience in a psychiatric rehabilitation program/environment; and
· 45 contact hours (training hours) in psychiatric rehabilitation.
Please Note: All psychiatric rehabilitation training/continuing education must be directly applicable to the seven (7) domains explained on the Exam Blue Print (PDF).
Required Documentation
All required documents must be included or accounted for in the application packet:
1. Official Transcript or Diploma
2. Employment Verification for documented work experience
3. Training/Continuing Education Listing