QMHP Registration and Certification is for individuals working at state approved mental health programs or are seeking employment at state approved mental health programs.
QMHP-Registrant has a masters degree in behavioral science that is approved and accepted by our agency for the delivery of professional mental health services.
- Exceptions: Bachelor’s degree in nursing (and active Oregon State Nursing License) or occupational therapy (and active Oregon OT License)
- Must provide official transcripts
- Must have supervisor complete a competency assessment
- Fee is waived from July 1st 2021 - Dec 31st 2025
Please make sure you have an approved degree before opening this application.
Applicants need 1,000 hours of clinical work experience hours as a QMHP-R before applying for testing.
👇 Click the "Start Certification with Certemy" at the bottom of the page under the list of qualifying degrees
You may already qualify as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) under OAR 309-019-0125 — and not need to apply for MHACBO’s QMHP-R or QMHP-C certification.
MHACBO’s QMHP-R is intended for non-licensed individuals. If you already hold one of the licenses or registrations listed below, you may meet Oregon’s definition of a QMHP and be eligible to provide billable mental health services within state-certified programs.
Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OBLPCT)
- LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor
- LPC Intern – Registered Intern (under LPC supervision)
- LMFT – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- LMFT Intern – Registered Intern (under LMFT supervision)
Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners
- Psychologist (PhD/PsyD) – Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- Psychologist Associate – Licensed Psychologist Associate or Psychologist Associate Resident
Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers (BLSW)
- LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- CSWA – Clinical Social Work Associate
Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN)
- PMHNP – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- RN with Psychiatric Experience – Bachelor’s in nursing plus one year of psychiatric experience (see OAR 309-019-0125(14)(d)(A))
Oregon Occupational Therapy Licensing Board (OTLB)
- OT – Licensed Occupational Therapist in Oregon (see OAR 309-019-0125(14)(a) & (d)(B))
Oregon Medical Board
- MD/DO with Psychiatry Specialty – Licensed Medical Practitioner (LMP)
- Physician Assistant (PA) – May qualify as a QMHP if working within scope and under supervision; must demonstrate training in mental health assessment and treatment (see OAR 309-019-0125(14)(a) & (d)(D))