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1. YOU ARE the KAIMH Endorsement Registry! Cathy Estes, MHR, IMH-E (IV) - Policy Endorsement Coordinator Email: cathy@kaimh.org Website: www.kaimh.org/ EASY: https://easy.mi-aimh.org/kaimh …and much more! Thank you for what you do for IMH!

2. NOTES: Cathy Estes, MHR, IMH-E (IV) - Policy Endorsement Coordinator Email: cathy@kaimh.org Website: www.kaimh.org/ EASY: https://easy.mi-aimh.org/kaimh

3. ADVISOR User ID: _____________________________________________ Password: _____________________________________________ Let’s REMOVE the COBWEBS & SPRING into ACTION 5 EASY STEPS : Advisor Cathy Estes, MHR, IMH-E (IV) - Policy Endorsement Coordinator Email: cathy@kaimh.org Website: www.kaimh.org/ EASY: https://easy.mi-aimh.org/kaimh Don’t forget to SAVE on every page!!!!! Email me if you need a new password sent from EASy…it’s EASY!

4. REVIEWER User ID: _____________________________________________ Password: _____________________________________________ Let’s REMOVE the COBWEBS & SPRING into ACTION 5 EASY STEPS : Reviewer Cathy Estes, MHR, IMH-E (IV) - Policy Endorsement Coordinator Email: cathy@kaimh.org Website: www.kaimh.org/ EASY: https://easy.mi-aimh.org/kaimh Don’t forget to SAVE on every page!!!!! Email me if you need a new password sent from EASy…it’s EASY!

5. The Role of an Advisor & Reviewer As an Advisor, you will develop a working relationship with the Applicant. It is important that you are able to identify the Applicant’s strengths and areas they may require additional specialized in-service training and / or Reflective Supervision as related to the Competencies. If you have concerns, e.g. the Applicant may be applying at a Level that is not a good fit, you should discuss them with the Applicant. You may get support and assistance as needed from the Endorsement Coordinator. As a Reviewer you will not develop a relationship with the Applicant. You will NOT be asked to review a Portfolio of an Applicant you work with or know. A Review is Confidential. Applicants understand that two people will review their Portfolio that are well qualified, with an equal or higher Level of Endorsement and experience with personal working knowledge similar to that of the Applicant. If you have concerns, e.g. the Portfolio is not meeting some of the requirements needed for endorsement. You will go ahead and complete your Review indicating your concerns by your scores and also by your comments in the various boxes available. You should also email the Endorsement Coordinator to begin the discussion for the outcome of this particular endorsement application. Whether you are reviewing the Portfolio for approval or the Exam for the final step at Level III and Level IV, you will remain anonymous and can ethically practice the high standards associated with endorsement without concern of your identity being known. Confidentiality also enables the Endorsement Coordinator to take the approach similar to a facilitator, not being responsible for deciding the approval or denial of endorsement. Qualifications: IMH Endorsed professionals at Level II are qualified to act as Advisors / Reviewers for applicants at Level I and II. IMH-E Professionals at Level III are qualified to act as Advisors / Reviewers for applicants at Level I, II and III. Level IV, Clinical IMH-E Professionals are qualified as Advisors / Reviewers for applicants at Level I, II, III and Level IV, Clinical to include reviewing exams. Level IV Policy and Level IV Faculty and Research are qualified as Advisors / Reviewers for applicants at Level I, II, III and Level IV, to include reviewing exams in the area they are endorsed in, e.g. policy. Cathy Estes, MHR, IMH-E (IV) - Policy Endorsement Coordinator Email: cathy@kaimh.org Website: www.kaimh.org/ EASY: https://easy.mi-aimh.org/kaimh Survey Results: 18/24 participated! 16+ names to invite here tonight 10 request EASy training 5 will no longer Advise; will Review 2 not available for either 1 will Advise; not Review Most are not comfortable in EASy 6 of us can navigate through EASy • Sign Up: • Help as a NEW Advisor/ Reviewer • 30 Minute EASy Training – to set date/time with an email to you from Endorsement Coordinator • ALL sign Confidentiality

6. Level I & II Portfolio Submission Dates: 2013-2014 Infant Family Associate (Level I) and Infant Family Specialist (Level II) applicants may submit a completed online portfolio to KAIMH anytime. Portfolios will be reviewed on a quarterly basis according to the schedule listed in the table below.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact their assigned Advisor to review their portfolio before submitting to KAIMH for approval. Level III & IV Endorsement Portfolio Review & Exam dates: 2013-2014 The written examination for Endorsement as Infant Mental Health Specialist (Level III) or Infant Mental Health Mentor (Level IV) is offered twice per year.  Infant Mental Health Specialist (Level III) and Infant Mental Health Mentor (Level IV) candidates must submit a completed online professional portfolio on or before the deadline date. After candidates submit their professional portfolio KAIMH will send written notification regarding approval or deferral to take the written exam within 4 weeks.  Level III & IV candidates will be informed of exam results within 4-6 weeks.  Cathy Estes, MHR, IMH-E (IV) - Policy Endorsement Coordinator Email: cathy@kaimh.org Website: www.kaimh.org/ EASY: https://easy.mi-aimh.org/kaimh