Certification/Licensure Phases

Certification/Licensure Phases A. Provisional Certification (PCMHT, PCIDDT, PCSUT, PCCSS, PCPSS) 1. Once credentialed, the provisionally-certified individual (PCMHT, PCIDDT, PCSUT, PCCSS, PCPSS) will receive a credential award letter, and a temporary, provisional certificate. The credential award letter will outline: a. The length of Provisional Certification, including the provisional certification expiration date; provisional certification is not renewable. b. The requirements the provisionally-certified individual (PCMHT, PCIDDT, PCSUT, PCCSS, PCPSS) must complete in order to upgrade to full certification. 2. Individuals who have been awarded provisional certification are expected to abide by the professional responsibility provisions in Chapter Twenty. B. Full Certification/Licensure (CMHT, CIDDT, CSUT, CCSS, LA, CPSS) 1. Once credentialed, the fully-certified/licensed individual (CMHT, CIDDT, CSUT, CCSS, LA, CPSS) will receive a credential award letter and a certificate/license. The credential award letter will outline: a. The length of certification/licensure, including the certificate/license expiration date; the expiration date is made to coincide with the respective credentialing program’s renewal deadline. Fully certified/licensed individuals renew every two years by the corresponding credentialing program renewal deadline. Full certification/licensure timelines are addressed in Chapter Seventeen. b. Renewal requirements are outlined in Chapter Eighteen. 2. Individuals who have been awarded full certification/licensure are expected to abide by the professional responsibility provisions in Chapter Twenty.