📋 CBHCM Provisional/Upgrade Pathway Eligibility Requirements
Before you apply, please review the CBHCM Provisional/Upgrade Standards, Requirements & Application Guide. carefully. It’s your responsibility to ensure all requirements are met and instructions are followed.
A complete provisional application includes the following:
- Online application and fee payment
- Proof of formal education and CBHCM training
📲 Application Process
- All applicants must have an active FCB account.
- The CBHCM-P application is submitted online through your FCB account.
- You must:
- Answer all application questions.
- Upload training documentation.
- Pay the required application fee.
📂 CBHCM-P Required Forms and Supporting Documents
Applicant-Provided Form and Documentation
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- CBHCM Training Verification Form
- Must provide training certificates for each training listed on the Training Verification Form.
⏳ CBHCM-P Timeframes and Deadlines
- Once the application fee is processed, your application is routed for initial review.
- You will receive a status update within 30 days, including any pending requirements.
- The timeline for full review depends on the completeness and quality of submitted documents.
- Applicants have 12 months from the date the application is assigned to meet all requirements, including passing the exam.
- If more time is needed, an extension fee may be paid to continue the process.
💻 CBHCM-P Exam Information
Applicants are approved to register for the CBHCM exam only after the Board has reviewed and accepted all application materials. To help you prepare for the exam, the FCB offers a CBHCM Study Guide available for purchase on our Shop page.
🖥️ Exam Highlights
- 100-item, multiple-choice computer-based exam.
- Administered at statewide testing sites (primarily colleges/universities).
- Exam fee is paid to the Board; the proctoring fee of $35 is paid to the testing center.
- Each item has one correct and two incorrect (but plausible) answers.
- All questions are equally weighted (1 point each).
- Passing score is 70%.
📊 Scoring
- Unofficial score is displayed immediately after testing.
- Official scores are processed weekly and entered into your application record.
- Retests are available with payment of new exam and proctoring fees.
🏅 CBHCM-P Credential Award Process
- Your CBHCM-P credential is issued for a 12-month period once a passing exam score is recorded.
- You will receive an award notification via email, which includes:
- Immediate access to print your wallet card from your FCB account.
- Instructions for verifying your certification online.
- A physical wall certificate is not issued until the CBHCM-P Upgrade application is approved.
🕒 Provisional Period
Before the 12-month provisional period expires, you must:
- Complete the work experience and supervision requirements.
- Identify three individuals to provide a letter of recommendation in support of your CBHCM-Upgrade application.
- Download and provide mandatory verification forms and Letter of Recommendation Forms to the appropriate people to complete and submit to the Board on your behalf.
- Apply for the CBHCM-P Upgrade through your FCB account.
- You must
- Answer all application questions.
- Upload training documentation.
- Pay the required application fee.
📂 CBHCM-P Upgrade Required Forms and Supporting Documents
Verification Forms and Supporting Documentation
- CBHCM Work Experience Verification Form
- Must include a current position description from the employer.
- CBHCM On-the-Job Supervision Verification Form
- Supervision must not exceed 3 hours per week (156 hours/year).
- CBHCM Recommendation for Certification Form
- Three required
⏳ CBHCM-P Upgrade Timeframes and Deadlines
- Application Deadline: You must submit your online upgrade application before your CBHCM-P credential expires.
- Once the application fee is processed, your application is routed for initial review.
- You will receive a status update within 30 days, including any pending requirements.
- The timeline for full review depends on the completeness and quality of submitted documents.
- Additional Time to Complete Requirements: After submitting your application, you have an additional 60 days to fulfill all upgrade requirements.
📋 Requesting a Provisional Extension
If you need more time beyond the 60-day period:
- You may request a provisional extension.
- Only one provisional extension will be granted. If you do not meet the requirements within this extension period, your provisional credential will expire, and you must submit a new application.
- Your extension request must be submitted at least two weeks before your CBHCM-P expiration date.
- The FCB will evaluate and either approve or deny your request based on the specific circumstances provided.
- If approved, the provisional extension allows an additional 6 months to complete the upgrade process.
🏅 CBHCM Credential Award Process
- Your CBHCM credential is awarded once all upgrade documents are approved
- You will receive an award notification via email, which includes:
- Immediate access to print your wallet card from your FCB account.
- Instructions for verifying your certification online.
- In addition, you will receive the following by U.S. Mail:
- A physical wall certificate.
- A letter of congratulations.
- Information on maintaining your credential.
⚠️ Important: Please ensure that your mailing address is up to date in your FCB account to avoid delays in receiving your materials.
🔄 Renewal and Maintenance
- The CBHCM credential is valid for 24 months and always expires on June 30.
- To renew, you must complete 20 continuing education (CE) hours annually.
- CEs must relate to one or more CBHCM domains: Engagement and Assessment; Service Planning and Development; Coordination, Linkage and Monitoring; Documentation; or Professional Responsibilities.
- The Board sends a renewal notice 60 days before the renewal period opens.
- Late renewal is available with additional fees and CE requirements.