How to become a Member of GCM New England
Join and reap the benefits of being a NE chapter Geriatric Care Manager.
GCM New England is the regional New England area chapter of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) association. We are one of seven regional chapters that cover the entire country.
To join us at GCM New England, you must first become a member of NAPGCM, the national association, then you can further choose to join our NE chapter. The registration for both organizations must be completed at the National GCM website, and you can do both simultaneously. The National Association website is located at caremanager.org , and more specifically the registration area of their website is located here.
The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) defines and promotes the highest standards for private practice. Membership is open to qualified individuals either with a degree in a field in human services (social work, psychology, nursing, gerontology) or an equivalent background, who are also experienced in the delivery of services to the elderly and their families. Members of GCMNE (New England) must meet or exceed the standards of NAPGCM.
We welcome you to attend any of our upcoming GCMNE chapter meetings as a guest anytime you'd like. Our chapter usually meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month except July and August and the meeting times vary between morning and evening to try and accommodate most people.
Generally we will meet at an assisted living or long term care facility in the Eastern Massachusetts area. Our meetings usually begin with a tour of the hosting facility and a meal provided by them, followed by either our regular business meeting, or a guest speaker on a topic of professional interest to our membership.
To inquire about joining us to attend a New England Chapter GCM meeting, please contact our Membership Chairperson at feedback@gcmnewengland.org. If you would like to learn about the National membership criteria (NAPGCM)and/or download an application please click here.
Recently, the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers voted to further elevate the professional standards of GCMs in the organization by requiring all NAPGCM members to be certified as Geriatric Care Managers by the year 2008. For more information on how you, can obtain such certification, please visit the websites of the official certification organizations below, or visit NAPGCM at caremanager.org.
Certifications accepted by NAPGCM
1. Care Manager Certified – CMC
- National Academy of Certified Care Mangers (NACCM)
- phone: 800.962.2260
- website: naccm.net
- Cost : $225
- Orientation of exam: geriatric care management
- Renewal is required every 3 years
- Renewal cost: $150 dollars plus a continuing education requirement
- Visit web site for current specific application criteria
2. Certified Case Manager – CCM
- Commission for Case Manager Certification
- phone: 847.818.0292
- website: casemanagerexam.com
- Cost: $130 application and $160 to take the exam.
- The ccm.certification.org website has downloadable and printable documents on the criteria, sample questions, and testing site information available.
- Orientation of exam: social work, medical, rehab, nursing model.
- Renewal is every 5 years at a cost of $150 plus a continuing education requirement.
3. National Association of Social Workers
- Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager (C-ASWCM)
*note: this certification is for individuals with a MSW degree - Certified Social Work Case Manger (C-SWCM)
*note: this certification is for individuals with a BSW degree - Phone: 800.638.8799 x409
- Website: socialworkers.org
- Cost: $140 for each certification.
- Membership in the National Association of Social Workers is mandatory for certification and the annual fee is $178 per year.
- There is a criteria process and an application to be completed, but there is no written exam.
- Renewal is every 2 years at a cost of $80 plus a continuing education requirement.
Benefits of Certification for NAPGCM Members
- Provides a minimum standard for education, core competencies and practice for all care managers
- Promotes increased accountability among all members of GCM
- Offers a competitive edge in the market place
- Forges a link to third party reimbursement
- Enhances the ability to negotiate with liability insurance providers
- Provides a step in the development of geriatric care management as a profession