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Endorsement Application Process

  1. Join SCIMHA.
  2. Register on EASy – SCIMHA’s online Endorsement Application System
  3. Receive confirmation & EASy login credentials.
  4. Prepare portfolio for submission.
  5. Document competencies.
  6. Match with an advisor.
  7. Submit portfolio.
  8. Take examination.*
  9. Endorsement or deferment granted.**

*Mental Health Specialist and Mental Health Mentors only.

**All applicants receive detailed feedback from our application reviewers. If an application is deferred, SCIMHA works closely with the applicant to address all feedback so that the application can be submitted again at a future deadline.

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Endorsement applications are submitted electronically through EASy, our online Endorsement Application System. Register for Endorsement or submit your application here.

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2023 Application Deadlines

January 13, 2023
April 28, 2023
September 22, 2023

All deadlines are subject to change.

Endorsement Fees

Introductory Fees Good through 01/01/2024

Year One Family Associate Family Specialist Mental Health Specialist Mental Health Mentor
Individual SCIMHA Membership $45 $45 $45 $45
EASy Registration $20 $20 $20 $20
Endorsement Registration $50 $75 $100 $125
Exam n/a n/a $25 $25
Total $115 $140 $190 $215

Endorsement fees have remained unchanged since 2019 and cover the following:

  • Use of our online application system (EASy).
  • Individualized support from SCIMHA’s Endorsement coordinator throughout the application process.
  • Access to an advisor to support you with finalizing your application for submittal.
  • One to two peer application reviewers.
  • A resource study guide to prepare for the exam (required for Mental Health Specialist and Mental Health Mentor applicants only).
  • Proctored exam.
  • Review of exam by two to three reviewers.

There is a required annual renewal fee of $25. SCIMHA is unable to issue refunds (full or partial) at any stage in the Endorsement process.

Have questions about Endorsement? Contact Endorsement Coordinator Jean Cimino at endorsement@scimha.org.