California Department of Health Care Services Mental Health Services Division POTR-MH-26005344

Purchase of WIP-C Full Credentialing Certification Program slots for Benefits Practitioners

The California Department of Health Care Services Mental Health Services Division, a state agency in California, awarded a contract to Cornell University for an intensive certification program titled 'WIP-C Full Credentialing' running June 1 to July 13, 2026. This program includes participation in 17 webinars, completion of a provisional certification online examination, and a subsequent file review by Cornell faculty to ensure successful application of learned skills. Full certification requires 36 hours of continuing education units over the following three years, with an online portal for logging CEU activity. The purchase includes three registrations for individuals: Christopher Earl, Kristen Bang, and Jami Owens. Invoices must be submitted electronically to the specified LA County Accounts Payable Team email, with individual invoice submission and appropriate PO number references.

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WIP-C Full Credentialing June 1- July 13, 2026 MWF 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET This intensive certification program for Benefits Practitioners requires participation in 17 webinars, completion of a provisional certification online examination as well as a file review that, upon successful completion, will result in full certification. The webinars are presented twice weekly over a period of eight and a half weeks. The online examination will be administered two weeks after the conclusion of the webinar series and participants will be allowed a full work week (24/7) to complete the examination. Finally, within 3 months of successfully completing the examination a file review will be completed by Cornell faculty to ensure that the provisionally certified Benefits Practitioner is actually able to effectively use the information obtained through the webinar courses and written materials. Full certification can be maintained by securing 36 hours of continuing education units (CEU) over the 3-year period immediately following the attainment of full certification. An online "portal" is available for logging CEU activity. (3) Registrations: - Christopher Earl - Kristen Bang - Jami Owens SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTATION PACKETS ------------------------------ *** Invoices must be submitted electronically to our Accounts Payable Team via e-mail at APSVPUInquiries@dmh.lacounty.gov. Submitted Invoices must represent only the items that have been delivered. Each invoice must be submitted individually along with any related attachments. Note: Please ensure that the PO# including the prefix letters are on each invoice. ***