Frequently Asked Questions

How do I keep my credentials?

What are the benefits to being credentialed?

Are there any scholarships available?

Where can I get CEU’s and what are the criteria?

What happens if I am credentialed and I leave the agency I work for?

Is there a yearly membership fee?

Does the State of Indiana require certification/credentialing?

What if I let my credential lapse?

How can I get more involved in IN-AJSOP?

How do I keep my credentials?

Credentialed providers are required to submit 20 continuing education hours to IN-AJSOP every two years. Continuing education hours must be applicable (and supported by research) to the treatment of sexually maladaptive youth for IN-AJSOP CEU credit.

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What are the benefits of being credentialed?

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. IN-AJSOP 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 credentialed as part of the contracting process. Providers who are not credentialed or agencies that do not employ credentialed providers are not eligible for State DCS contracts.

c. Credentialed providers are included and participate in an extended, state-wide network of highly-trained and highly motivated professionals working in the field. Consultation, research, access to information, and support is available through this extended provider network.

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Are there any scholarships available?

Yes. IARCCA has funded IN-AJSOP training slots for a number of individuals pursuing credentialing. In addition, the Indiana Youth Institute has supported individuals pursuing training through IN-AJSOP.

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Where can I get CEU’s and what are the criteria?

CEUs can be obtained through NASW, APA, IN-AJSOP 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.

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What happens if I am credentialed and I leave the agency I work for?

Individuals are credentialed, not agencies. IN-AJSOP encouraged credentialed providers to cooperate with agencies and to adhere to any agreements or agency policies regarding the separation of employment.

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Is there a yearly membership fee?

No. There are no membership fees. Individuals who complete the training course at any level are automatically considered IN-AJSOP members.

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Does the State of Indiana require certification/credentialing?

No. Credentialing is voluntary in the State of Indiana. It is noted, however, that while the State does not require credentialing to provide services to sexually maladaptive youth, 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.

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What if my credential has lapsed?

If you do not submit proof of continuing education hours to IN-AJSOP at the time due, you will be sent a reminder letter and be given 30 days to submit documentation of your hours. If you have not submitted documentation of CEUs by the time designated in your reminder letter, your credential will expire on that date.

To reinstate your credentials, you must repeat and complete the appropriate training series. It is noted that previously credentialed providers may repeat any level of training at no cost. It is also noted that the supervised experience requirement (practicum) is waived for previously credentialed providers who successfully repeat the respective training course.

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How can I get more involved in IN-AJSOP?

Email us or call us at 317-856-5201. IN-AJSOP welcomes credentialed and non-credentialed professionals to participate in the Task Force (meets quarterly), Subcommittees (Curriculum Development, Annual Conference, Ethics, Research, etc.).