December Renewals
Applicants & Endorsees
If your
VAIMH Membership
is valid through 12/31/24:
If your
Endorsement
is valid through 12/31/24:
Renew via EASy
2024 Renewal:
12 RSC hours must have been received between January 1-December 31, 2024.
2027 Renewal:
It is recommended that you continue to receive 12 hours of RSC per year, but there will be flexibility in when you receive your total 36 hours over the next 3 years.
This number is prorated for new endorsees.
If you are
Endorsed as an
FS MHS MHM-C:
Confirm you are on track to receive your 12 hours of RS/C required for Renewal by December.
Qualified RS/C Providers are
Infant or Early Childhood
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Family Specialist-ERS
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Mental Health Specialist-ERS
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Mental Health Mentor-Clinical
The Alliance's Endorsement Renewal Change
What's New?
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Documentation: Starting December 2024, VAIMH's endorsed professionals are no longer required to enter training and RSC experience in EASy for annual renewal. (This option remains available for those who prefer this form of documentation tracking.)
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Audit: Beginning with the 2027 Endorsement renewal, a percentage of endorsees will be randomly selected for audits each renewal cycle. Those selected will be required to provide records in EASy to demonstrate compliance.
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Flexibility: In moving to a 3-year renewal cycle, there is flexibility in meeting the same total required hours over three years, which takes into account maternity leave, medical leave, job transfers, and other life events.
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Amended Requirements: In December 2027, endorsees will attest to receiving 45 hours of training and 36 hours of RS/C (if applicable) between Jan. 1, 2025-Dec. 31, 2027.
Note: These hours will be prorated for applicants earning Endorsement in the "in-between" years.
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Fee: VAIMH's annual Endorsement Renewal fee has remained steady at $40 each year. In moving to a 3-year renewal cycle, our adjusted renewal fee in 2027 (and each renewal thereafter) will be $75.00 (a savings of $45 over the 3-year period).
Download Renewal Guide
Renewal Requirements by Category
The requirements for maintaining Endorsement are dependent upon the category. This provides an overview of what endorsees can expect for renewal requirements, to include, in part:
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VAIMH Membership ($60 annually)
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minimum of 12 hours (annually) of culturally sensitive, relationship-based training experiences that promote IECMH;
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minimum of 3 hours (annually) of training pertaining to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in IECMH;
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minimum of 3 hours (annually) of training on the provision of RSC;
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minimum of 10 hours of training (annually) pertaining to parent-infant/child psychotherapy.
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Reflective Supervision/Consultation: a minimum of 12 hours (annually) of RS/C (group or individual) by an endorsed I/ECFS-ERS, I/ECMHS-ERS, or I/ECMHM-C.
Refer to your category of endorsement below for specific requirements.
Steps to Renew
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Renewal Options
a. Endorsement Renewed
Renewal requirements met, Endorsement is renewed.
An option for those who are not able to meet all renewal requirements.
c. Removal from Registry
For endorsees who do not complete their renewal requirements by the 30-day grace period.
d. Archive Endorsement
An option for those who do not wish to maintain their Endorsement.
Renewal Overview
Date
October 1
December 31
December 31
January 31
Deadline
Renewal window opens
VAIMH Membership
Renewal Deadline
Renewal window closes
For
Endorsees
Applicants & Endorsees
Endorsees
Applicants & Endorsees
Requirement(s)
Training & RSC (if app.)
$60
$40
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Notes
Enter b/w 10/1-12/31
= Site Mem. Privileges
$25 late fee after 12/31
Lapses = Removal
Failure to maintain Endorsement and/or VAIMH membership may result in removal from Active Registry and/or VAIMH's Membership Registry. If there are difficulties meeting renewal requirements, please reach out to Kristen Stahr to discuss: khstahr@vcu.edu
