- Type Certification
- Level Advanced
Board Certification in Mental Health (BCMH)
Earners of this certification have demonstrated specialized knowledge, critical thinking, and practice experience in the area of mental health occupational therapy.
- Type Certification
- Level Advanced
Skills
Earning Criteria
-
Certified or licensed by and in good standing with an AOTA-recognized credentialing or regulatory body
-
Have a minimum of 5 years of experience as an occupational therapist
-
Have a minimum of 5,000 hours of experience in mental health within the last 5 years
-
Have a minimum of 500 hours delivering mental health occupational therapy services to clients within the last 5 years
-
Submitted a comprehensive reflective portfolio of professional development activities
-
Note: Certificants who earned the BCMH credential achieved it through a legacy portfolio-based process.