Certified Crisis Chaplain

The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress recognizes that Chaplains regularly work with people who have experienced traumatic events. In this spirit, the Academy has developed a certification program: Certified Crisis Chaplain. The Academy has expanded its recognized and respected certification criteria assessing a candidate's Knowledge, Experience, Training and Education.

I. General Requirements.

1. Membership in the Academy in good standing
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2. Active involvement in the provision of direct care with people who have experienced a traumatic event
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3. Adherence to the Academy's Code of Ethical & Professional Standards

II. Knowledge of Traumatic Stress

1. Applicant's knowledge of traumatic stress will be determined by assessment of the following
   
   i. Workshops/presentations/seminars attended related to traumatic stress
   
   ii. Intensive training programs attended related to traumatic stress
   
   iii. Supervisory/administrative positions held overseeing other individuals who provide services to people who have experienced traumatic events
   
   iv. Authored/co-authored books or articles related to traumatic stress
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III. Experience as a Chaplain

1. Have at least two (2) years experience as a Chaplain working with people who have experienced traumatic events
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2. A description of your professional experience as a Chaplain, including the settings and populations with whom you work
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IV. Educational/Training Requirements

1. Have completed at least a High School Degree from an accredited institution or its equivalent. A copy of the diploma or final official transcript must be sent with the Application for Board Certification
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2. Education/training has relevant course work related to working with people who have experienced traumatic events
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V. Professional Credentialing as a Chaplain

1. Must be certified by a recognized certifying body of Chaplains. A copy of this certification must accompany the application for Certified Crisis Chaplain.
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2. The Certification Review Committee (CRC) reserves the right to waive criteria (1.) if the applicant's denomination does not have a recognized certifying body.

The Certified Crisis Chaplain credential is based on a chaplain's knowledge, experience, education and training related to crisis intervention and its impact on social, emotional, behavioral and cognitive functioning. The Certified Crisis Chaplain credential falls under the Academy's Certification Programs in Traumatic Stress Specialities. Resumes should include relevant information regarding the applicant's knowledge, experience, education and training and supporting documentation should be included with each application.