MTMA Membership Information
Promote mediation and other methods of alternative dispute resolution in Montana
Membership Benefits
MTMA membership is an opportunity to network, learn from, and associate with dedicated mediation professionals across Montana. Benefits you will get from your MTMA membership:
- Listing in the Members Directory on the MTMA website
- Identification of qualifications and specialization on the MTMA Members Directory
- Continuing education focused on mediation
- Networking with other mediators
- Promotion of mediation
- Option to promote your practice with a personal webpage on MTMA’s website
- Mentoring for new mediators
- Updates about legislative and regulatory changes in Montana and the U.S.
- Participating in changing adversarial and litigious cultures in Montana and the U.S.
Membership Levels
Associate Member (AM)
To become an MTMA Associate Member, an applicant must:
a. Be interested in furthering the purposes of Montana Mediation Association,
b. Complete an Application for Associate Membership (AM), and
c. Pay a non-refundable $25 application fee and annual membership dues of $75.Associate members may also promote their mediation practice with a personal profile webpage on the MTMA website for $60 per year.
Certified Mediator (CM)
To become an MTMA Certified Mediator, an applicant must:
a. Meet or exceed the MTMA’s Qualifications for Certified Mediator,
b. Ascribe to MTMA’s Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice,
c. Be interested in furthering the purposes of Montana Mediation Association,
d. Complete an Application for Certified Mediator, including documentation of training and experience, and
e. Pay a non-refundable application fee ($15 for members, $25 for non-members) and annual membership dues of $125.Certified Mediators may also promote their mediation practice with a personal profile webpage on the MTMA website for $60 per year.
Certified Mediator with Eldercare Designation (CM/E)
Certified Mediator with Family Designation (CM/F)Note: You must first earn MTMA’s Certified Mediator designation before applying for the Eldercare or Family Designation.
To become an MTMA Certified Mediator with the Eldercare Designation, the Family Designation, or both, an applicant must:
a. Meet or exceed the MTMA’s Qualifications for Certified Mediator,
b. Meet or exceed the additional qualifications for the designation being applied for, as determined by MTMA,
c. Ascribe to MTMA’s Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice,
d. Be interested in furthering the purposes of Montana Mediation Association,
e. Complete the Application for Certified Mediator with Eldercare Designation (CM/E) the Application for Certified Mediator with Family Designation (CM/F), or both, including documentation of training and experience, and
f. Pay a non-refundable application fee ($15 – must already be an MTMA CM in good standing) and annual membership dues of $125 plus $25 for each additional designation.CM/Es and CM/Fs may also promote their mediation practice with a personal profile webpage on the MTMA website for $60 per year.
Promote Your Mediation Practice on MTMA’s website
Personal webpage (available to all members): $60 per year
Maintaining Your Membership
MTMA’s membership year is July 1-June 30. To remain a member in good standing, dues and fees must be paid by June 30 of each year.
To maintain membership in MTMA (effective March 21, 2023):
Associate Members (AMs): Annual membership dues for AMs are $75. To remain a member in good standing, AMs must pay dues by June 30 of each year for the coming 12-month period. Continuing education is not required for Associate Members (AMs).
Certified Members (CMs): Annual membership dues for CMs are $125. To remain a member in good standing, CMs must pay dues by June 30 of each year for the coming 12-month period AND complete a self-report of 15 hours of mediation-related continuing education (CE) completed during the previous 12-month period ending June 30. A self-report form is provided for each member’s use.
Certified Members holding the Eldercare Designation (CM/E) and/or the Family Designation (CM/F): Annual membership dues for CM/Es and CM/Fs are $125 plus $25 for each additional designation ($150/year for a CM holding one designation; $175/year for a CM holding two designations). To remain a member in good standing, CM/Es and CM/Fs must pay dues by June 30 of each year for the coming 12-month period AND complete a self-report of (a) 15 hours of mediation-related continuing education (CE) AND (b) an additional 3-hours of eldercare or family-related CE completed during the previous 12-month period ending June 30. A self-report form is provided for each member’s use.
Membership requirements at a glance:
- Associate Members (AM): $75/year. No CEs.
- Certified Member (CM): $125/year plus 15 hours mediation-related CEs.
- CM with Eldercare Designation (CM/E): $150/year plus (a) 15 hours mediation-related CEs and (b) 3 hours of eldercare-related CEs.
- CM with Family Designation (CM/F): $150/year plus (a) 15 hours of mediation-related CEs and (b) 3 hours of family-related CEs.
- CM with both Eldercare and Family designations (CM/E and CM/F): $175/year plus (a) 15 hours of mediation-related CEs and (b) 3 hours of eldercare-related CEs and (c) 3 hours of family-related CEs.
To reinstate your certification if it has lapsed (effective June 1, 2022):
- Reinstatement within 18 months: Basic mediation fundamentals class completed not more than 5 years from date of renewal.
- Reinstatement between 18 months and 3 years: Basic mediation fundamentals class within the last 5 years and 30 hours of interactive continuing education within the last 3 years.
- Reinstatement between 3 years and 5 years: Basic mediation fundamentals class and 40 hours of continuing education within the past 3 years.
- An alternate means of qualifying if initial training was within 10 years and successful completion of the examination offered by a nationally recognized mediation organization (such as Mediate.com or the National Association of Certified Mediators), and/or based on a reciprocity agreement with another State.
