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WI PSI Perinatal Mental Health Training Scholarship Application

WI PSI Perinatal Mental Health Training Scholarship Application

The Wisconsin Maternal Health Innovation program is offering training scholarships for the Postpartum Support International (PSI) Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) Step 1 Training. The step 1 training will be offered in-person at the Oneida Hotel 2020 Airport Dr, Green Bay, WI 54313 on August 3-4, 2026. This training is offered as a pre-conference training before the Wisconsin Substance Use Summit | Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Applications are due April 16, 2026. 

The application process is a lottery system based on region and certification specialties. Individuals will receive confirmation of scholarship award by April 27, 2026. Individuals are responsible for travel and lodging costs. 

Application Requirements:
1. Applicants must meet the PSI criteria for the PMH-C to qualify for the scholarship.
2. Applicants are required to attend the full training in-person August 3 and 4, 2026 from 8am-5pm
3. Applicants must currently work in Wisconsin. 

Additional spots are available for the trainings at cost. Registration will open 5/1/2026. See below for more details on the PMH-C and qualification criteria. 

Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) Program
The Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) Program recognizes individuals who possess the competency required to help mothers, fathers, and families experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in the perinatal period. 

The PMH-C creates a structure for professional education and evaluation of individuals who provide support in the perinatal period to inform families and payers of the competency of perinatal mental health specialists. The certification curriculum requirements were established based on existing evidence-based perinatal mental health certificate trainings, with an advanced-training component. The certification examination, first established in 2018 and validated in a 2024 job task analysis study, establishes the performance standard for individuals practicing as perinatal mental health specialists.

The Perinatal Mental Health Certification is available for three groups:

  • Mental health/Psychotherapy—Therapists, including professionals like licensed clinical social workers, psychotherapists, and psychologists
  • Psychopharmacology—Prescribers, including all professionals who prescribe medication, including advanced practice nurses, PAs, and PharmD.
  • Affiliated professions—Peer supporters/peer specialists, nurses, doulas, lactation, support group leaders, occupational therapists, physical therapists, dietitians, community health workers, speech therapists, and others

Applicant requirements

Education and credentials

  • Psychotherapy: Graduate degree
  • Psychopharmacology: Medical degree/Advanced practice nursing degree
  • Affiliated professional: Professional credential and/or specialized training

Practice

Two years of work experience in your profession (post-graduation for those tracks that require degrees), with experience working with the perinatal population.

For example, you have been working as a social worker for the last 3 years and have worked with a young family that just had a child. You have 1.5 years of experience at one job, and 1.5 years at your new job. Yes, that counts.

Click the link for additional information about the PMH-C, advanced courses and exam: Certification in Perinatal Mental Health | Postpartum Support International (PSI)

Sample training agenda: https://postpartum.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Agenda-2Day-2024-In-Person-1.pdf
 
5. Select your professional group based off the PSI categories (see above for additional details).   *This question is required.
6. I confirm that I meet the training requirements listed above.  *This question is required.
8. I acknowledge if I receive a scholarship for the training, I am required to cover my travel and lodging cost.  *This question is required.
9. I acknowledge if I receive a scholarship for the training, I am required to attend in-person on August 3 and 4 from 8am-5pm both days.  *This question is required.
10. Select all the regions you currently work in. 

DHS Regions by County | Wisconsin Department of Health Services *This question is required.
11. If awarded the scholarship, I agree to include my professional information in the WI PSI perinatal mental health provider directory.  *This question is required.
12. If awarded the scholarship, I am interested in completing the second course and taking the test to achieve my PSI PMH-C. 
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