Ohio Early Childhood Mental Health Credential
Early childhood mental health is the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of children birth through six years and their families. ECMH consultants team with early childhood providers to help them understand and problem-solve challenging child behaviors, both in and out of the program.
Early Childhood Mental Health FAQs
Is my employer a Whole Child Matters provider?
Whole Child Matters providers are included on this map HERE.
What are the renewal requirements for this credential?
Professionals can initiate credential renewal every two years, up to 90 days prior to expiration.
• A current “approved” license verified in the ‘Credentials’ tab.
• The trainings must have been completed between the effective date and expiration date of the current credential.
• Professionals must have completed a minimum of 15 hours of training and/or coursework, focused on Early Childhood (birth to age six) in TWO or more of the ECMH Core Competency Domains:
o Social-Emotional Growth & Development
o Family & Community Relations o Assessment o Interventions o Cultural and Linguistic Competency
View the ECMH Guidance document for more details: ECMH Guidance Document