Credentialing Fees

IMPORTANT NOTICE

On September 1, 2012 the NBFE credentialing fee was raised from $695.00 to $895.00. The fee increase will include supervised mentoring by a senior forensic mental health specialist. The Candidate can expect training on developing "bullet proof" written forensic evaluations and the preparation in conducting expert court testimony.

 

The oral examination is conducted via telephonic conferencing with the Oral Examination Chair and his committee. The candidate will be provided information regarding how to access the Oral Examination Committee for this phase of the testing. There may be a fee for any retest deemed necessary by the Chair of the Oral Examination Committee.

If the candidate is deemed ineligible to become credentialed, he/she will be provided the opportunity to make up deficiencies and continue in the credentialing process.  There is a non-refundable policy.

After successful completion of the credentialing process, there will be an annual fee of $60.00.  The annual fee will be due by January 31 of each year.

This fee is to update your professional registration, resume, provide free support and respond to any of your critical questions with regard to forensics mental health matters. Additionally, NBFE will respond to correspondence that may be necessary on your behalf, to verify your credentials and inquiries by professional bodies. This is a free service provided by NBFE to fully credentialed NBFE Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluators (CFMHE's).

All fully credentialed members in good standing, are listed on the NBFE website as a professional referral source. Upon listing, you become eligible to receive a 15% discount for any NBFE home study programs listed on our site.  

NBFE Forensic Mental Health Evaluators Certification Fee **

NBFE Forensic Mental Health Evaluators Certification Fee ** ONLY FOR MEMBERS OF AMHCA, ACA, or FMHCA - (15% Discount)

Annual NBFE Recertification Fee **

 

 

Disclaimer: Support provided by NBFE is not intended to replace or represent legal advice. Its intent is to provide the credentialed NBFE Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator suggested guidelines and support for psycho/legal issues arising from providing expert testimony, depositions, subpoenas, evaluations, etc. 

 

** NBFE reserves the right to change its schedule of annual fees at any time.