We are excited to announce that Advocacy and Training Alliance transitioned to an all-electronic environment. We believe that this transition will provide greater ease in the re-credentialing process and improve our overall communications to our partners and to the community at large. The changes to this process are like the systems for most behavioral health licensure renewals and will have several advantages and ease of use features.

1. Renewal of listing/application will be due by November 1st of each even year- starting in 2018. This will keep mental health licensure and credentials on the same year cycles.
2. A processing fee of $75 (CSAYC) and $50 (CSAYP) is due November 1st, each even-numbered year.
3. Certificates will be mailed to all who complete the renewal process, pay the respective fee, and are approved for renewal. The membership page will reflect renewed credentialed providers by December 15th on each even-numbered year
4. Duplicate certificates will be issued at a $25 fee.
5. Through the renewal process, you will have the opportunity to attest for the 20 hours of required CEUs. There is a process of randomly selected continuing education reviews to verify required training.

Where do I send my CEU certificates?

Certificates are for your records and will only need to be submitted if you are audited.  It is required that licensees maintain copies of their CEU records for a period of four (4) years in the event they are audited by the Board

What if I do not complete the new online credentialing?
Advocacy and Training Alliance is utilizing this online launch to place all providers on the same renewal cycle.  At this time, all providers MUST complete the online listing.  As part of the listing, you can choose to be public or hidden on the directory website.

What if I do not want my information public on the website?

As part of the directory listing application, you will have an option to opt-out of the public seeing your information.  All information provided on the directory listing will be reviewed by Advocacy and Training Alliance to ensure the privacy of those who request.

A.  Historically, parents, professionals, and others in the State of Indiana have had no reliable way of determining whether a provider or an agency is appropriately trained and equipped to intervene with the sexually maladaptive population. Advocacy and Training Alliance credentialing ensures professionals, referral sources, and the public that the practitioner has received appropriate training and has demonstrated competency in best practice standards in this regard. The credential also ensures the public that the provider is maintaining their credential through continued study, research and education.

B. The State of Indiana Department of Child Services  requires that practitioners who provide services to sexually maladaptive youth be:

1. Credentialed as required by the contracting process or
2. In field instruction status with Advocacy and Training Alliance and under clinical supervision of an active CSAYC

Yes. The Indiana Youth Institute has supported individuals pursuing training through Advocacy and Training Alliance.

CEUs can be obtained through NASW, APA, Advocacy and Training Alliance and other licensing and credentialing bodies. In general, the only stipulation for CEU credit is that the training content is supported by research and that the content of the training is applicable to the treatment of youth with sexual behavior problems. Adult-specific training in any area does not qualify.

Individuals are credentialed, not agencies. Advocacy and Training Alliance encourages credentialed providers to cooperate with agencies and to adhere to any agreements or agency policies regarding the separation of employment.

No. There are no membership fees.  However, with the new web directory and listing, there is a fee associated for administrative fees of maintaining the website.  The following fees were established in 2018 a fee of $75 (CSAYC) and $50 (CSAYP) are due November 1st, each even-numbered year.

No. Credentialing is voluntary in the State of Indiana. It is noted, however that the State will not endorse and does not fund services for sexually maladaptive youth unless provided or supervised by a credentialed professional. Many agencies require that professionals working with the SMY population be credentialed or be in the process of being credentialed.

If you do not complete the online listing/application process by the required time frames on even-numbered years, your credentials will expire.

Email us or call us at 317-402-2851. Advocacy and Training Alliance welcomes credentialed and non-credentialed professionals to participate in the Task Force (meets quarterly), Subcommittees (Curriculum Development, Annual Conference, Ethics, Research, etc.).

Visit our directory site at https://in-ajsopdirectory.com/ where one can search via credential and/or location

Advocacy and Training Alliance approves field instructors on the following criteria:

1. CSAYC credentials for a minimum of 2 years

2. Licensed mental health professional in the State of Indiana

3. Completed and Signed Application form

4. Submitted Resume

5. Completed Assessment (HIPPA approved) with 2 risk tools

6. Submitted Written Letter of Recommendation from current employer

7. Submitted Written letter of Recommendation from other professionals in the field

8. Endorsement from CSAYC field instructor- if applicable.

9. Attend field instructor training at least once a year to maintain status

Endorsements are considered on a case-by-case process via board approval; submission of all listed material would need to be provided and a written request for the endorsement.

Submission of material to Advocacy and Training Alliance at training@advocacyandtraining.org for board approval.

Board meetings are held quarterly, and applications will be reviewed at the next scheduled meeting. Feedback and or approval will be provided within a week of the board review.

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