Certified Mental Health & Nutrition Clinical Specialist
Certification in just a few, easy steps!
Who is Eligible
Independently licensed, master’s prepared mental health professionals, including:
- Counselor
- Marriage and Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Registered Dietician
- Psychiatric Nurse
- And more!
Training Requirements
A minimum of 18 hours of continued education, in specific mental health and nutrition topics. Learn more about CMNCS certification training requirements.
Pre-approved, 3rd party trainings that meet the training requirements for certification include:
Wondering if a course meets the requirements for certification? Submit a copy of or link to the course title, speaker, outline and learning objectives to info@evergreencertifications.com for review.
Additional Requirements
The applicant must read at least 2 books to further their understanding of mental health and nutrition. Sample books can be found on in the Standards document. This list is not exhaustive.
Nutritional Treatments to Improve Mental Health Disorders
Fuel Your Brain, Not Your Anxiety: Stop the Cycle of Worry, Fatigue, and Sugar Cravings
Nutrition Essentials for Mental Health: A Complete Guide to the Food-Mood Connection
The Mood Cure: The 4-Step Program to Take Charge of Your Emotions Today
This is Your Brain on Food (An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More)
Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power
Brain Body Diet: 40 Days to a Lean, Calm, Energized, and Happy Self
Finally Focused: The Breakthrough Natural Treatment Plan for ADHD That Restores Attention, Minimizes Hyperactivity, and Helps Eliminate Drug Side Effects
A Mind of Your Own
Brain Inflamed
Application Process
- Complete a qualifying training
- Remit your initial application payment of 199.99 USD online
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Upload the following documents to your account:
- A copy of the candidate’s professional license
- Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CE or completion certificate
- A completed CMNCS application form
Renewal
To maintain CMNCS certification, a renewal is required after your initial 2-year certification. A 2-year renewal requires 12 CE hours of continuing education related to nutrition for mental health.
Sample recertification trainings include:
Renewal Process
- Complete a qualifying training
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Upload the following documents to your account:
- A copy of the candidate’s professional license
- Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CE or completion certificate
Complete details can be found here.
Renewal CE content cannot be the same content used for prior renewal or initial certification
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