The Commission for Case Manager Certification (The Commission) announces its call for applications seeking candidates for the Board of Commissioners. Individuals who hold the CCM® and/or CDMS® credential and are interested in volunteer board service are encouraged to apply.
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Commission for Case Manager Certification (The Commission) announces its call for applications seeking candidates for the Board of Commissioners. Individuals who hold the CCM® and/or CDMS® credential and are interested in volunteer board service are encouraged to apply. The Commission seeks individuals with passion, skills, and experience with diversity of clinical practice settings and across allied health to contribute to its mission and vision. The Commission seeks candidates who are willing to support the organization's mission to promote the professional practices of case management and disability management through board certification and related services.
The Commission is the first and largest nationally accredited case manager certification organization, credentialing over 50,000 professional case managers and disability management specialists. The Commission is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that oversees the process of case manager certification with its CCM credential and disability management specialist certification with its CDMS credential. Offering an extensive portfolio of certification and professional advancement activities, the Commission is the most active and prestigious credentialing organization supporting the practices of case management and disability management.
Service on the Commission's Board of Commissioners provides individuals with an opportunity to help shape the future of professional case and disability management. The opportunity to work with other leaders in health care allows volunteers to be on the cutting edge of case management, disability management, and board certification. In addition, service on the Commission's Board allows volunteers to be part of the decision-making process on a national level, driving the Commission's strategic goals through effective governance.
"Holding a national certification demonstrates a high level of expertise, commitment to the profession, and adherence to established standards." Commission Chair-Elect Kendra Greene, MSN, MBA/HCM, RN, CCM said. "Being a member of the board allows the opportunity to shape the standards, policies, and practices that govern the certification process, ensuring they remain relevant, rigorous, and aligned with the evolving needs of the industry."
Individuals who are elected as Commissioners serve three-year terms beginning in July 2025. Service on the Commission's Board includes committee and task force assignments that are driven by strategic priorities developed by the Board.
Commissioners serve as stewards of the organization, including governance, fiduciary, and industry activities; while representing and endorsing the CCM and CDMS credentials and advancing board-certification.
Interested individuals may complete an online application. Candidates must submit their completed application by January 31, 2025. For questions or assistance, please contact the Commission at 856-380-6836 or by email at [email protected].
About The Commission:
The Commission for Case Manager Certification is the first and largest nationally accredited case management certification organization, credentialing over 50,000 professional case managers and disability management specialists. The Commission is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that oversees the process of case manager and disability management specialist certification with its CCM® and CDMS® credentials. Offering an extensive portfolio of certification and professional advancement activities, the Commission is the most active and prestigious certification organization supporting the practices of case management and disability management. For more information, visit www.ccmcertification.org and www.cdms.org, connect with the Commission on Facebook, LinkedIn, or follow us on X @CCM_Cert.
CCMC Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
The Commission for Case Manager Certification (the Commission) in principle and practice respects, values, celebrates and lifts up the unique attributes of all case managers and disability management specialists. In keeping with that spirit, the Commission values and seeks diversity, equity, and inclusion within the case management and disability management professions.
The Commission promotes an inclusive, safe, and supportive environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and expanded access to leadership opportunities that maximize engagement across all groups within the framework of the certification criteria. The Commission also leverages the unique characteristics, perspectives, and contributions of a diverse case management and disability management population, including, but not limited to, age, appearance, disability, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, nationality, professional level or practice setting, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. The Commission highlights diversity to collectively and effectively understand and support the needs of our clients and provide opportunities to improve the health and welfare for all clients who receive case management and disability management interventions; and for those who provide those services.
Media Contact
Shannon Conover, Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC), 1 856.380.6805, [email protected], www.ccmcertification.org
SOURCE Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC)
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