The certification mark, as used by persons authorized by certifier, certifies that the services meet standards of - a) minimum of a masters or doctoral degree and appropriate state licensure to practice psychotherapy as a sole practitioner, with professional liability insurance with coverage of $1M/$3M; b) 3 letters of reference from colleagues and 3 letters of reference from 3 different managed care companies attesting to your successful treatment of at least 5 patients per company per year; c) submission of a complete set of application materials, attendance of the "AMERICAN BOARD OF CERTIFIED MANAGED CARE PROVIDER'S" seminar entitled, "Are You Managed Care Ready?", along with successful passing (minimum 70%) of a 50-100 question multiple choice test; d) retention of year-to-year active status requires payment of appropriate annual fees and accumulation of appropriate continuing education; for all mental heath providers who qualify.