What is IMH/IECMH Endorsement?

Endorsement® is cross-sector and multidisciplinary including professionals from children and/or human development, education, nursing, psychiatry, psychology, social work and others. Endorsement® indicates an individual's efforts to specialize in the promotion/practice of IECMH within their chosen discipline.   It provides recognition of specialized knowledge and expertise in professionals working with or on behalf of children, birth through six, and their families.  Endorsement® is meant to honor professionals who apply infant & early childhood mental health principles to their practice. It is granted through documentation and verification of the required specialized education, work, in-service training, and reflective supervision/consultation experiences. Endorsement® is not a license but an overlay that complements one’s professional license and/or other credentials.  
​Scope of Practice Guides For Endorsement
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Pathways to Endorsement

Each category of Endorsement has specific work, education, in-service training, and reflective supervision/consultation requirements, specific to infants, young children (aged 0 - 6 years) and their families.  In addition, Endorsement applicants will demonstrate achievement of competencies, as defined in the desired category.  This chart represents a summary of the IECMH-E® categories.  Please reference the Competency Guidelines to see the full list of requirements and competencies in each category. ​

What Else Do I Need To Know?

​General Information
PA-AIMH is managed by an all-volunteer board, so there may be delays in:
  • Application reviews
  • Support ticket responses
  • Endorsement processing
Thank you for your patience!

Membership & Email Tips
  • Membership is required to complete the Endorsement process.
  • You can purchase or renew your membership during EASy registration.

IMH Endorsement Fees

Infant Family Associate*
Infant Family Specialist*
Infant Mental Health Specialist*
Infant Mental Health Mentor**
$25
25
25
25
Registration Fee
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Registration Fee
Registration Fee
$25
​Processing Fee
$100
​Processing Fee
$200
​Processing Fee
$300 
​Processing Fee
$25
Reinstatement
$25
​Reinstatement
$25
​Reinstatement
$25
​Reinstatement
$0
​Renewal
$0
​Renewal
$0
​Renewal
$0
​Renewal
$25
Renewal Registration Fee
$25
Renewal Registration Fee
$25
Renewal Registration Fee
$25
Renewal Registration Fee

ECMH Endorsement Fees

Early Childhood Family Associate*
Early Childhood Family Specialist*
Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist*
Early Childhood Mental Health Mentor**
$25
25
25
25
Registration Fee
Registration Fee
Registration Fee
Registration Fee
$25
​Processing Fee
$100
​Processing Fee
$200
​Processing Fee
$300 
​Processing Fee
$25
Reinstatement
$25
​Reinstatement
$25
​Reinstatement
$25
​Reinstatement
$0
​Renewal
$0
​Renewal
$0
​Renewal
$0
​Renewal
$25
Renewal Registration Fee
$25
Renewal Registration Fee
$25
Renewal Registration Fee
$25
Renewal Registration Fee
* A current PA-AIMH membership is required for endorsement application and renewal. The fees listed above does not capture this
** Includes Infant Mental Health Mentor Clinical/Policy/Research/Faculty