National Board of Forensic Evaluators

What National Board of Forensic Evaluators does

The National Board of Forensic Evaluators (NBFE) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity founded in 2003 and headquartered in Ormond Beach, Florida, that provides certification, training, and supporting tools to licensed mental health professionals seeking to specialize in forensic mental health evaluation. NBFE issues six credential types — the flagship Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator (CFMHE), plus Certified Child Custody Evaluator (CCCE), Certified Forensic Behavioral Analyst (CFBA), Certified Forensic Psychometrist (CFP), Certified Substance Abuse Forensic Evaluator (CSFDE), and Certified Forensic Mental Health Counselor (CFMHC) — and serves licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists who conduct court-related evaluations such as competence to stand trial, child custody, criminal responsibility, and disability assessments.

The organization delivers its curriculum through an 8-hour certification workshop (in-person and via Zoom), continuing education webinars, and on-demand recorded sessions, with all operations running on a Wild Apricot-powered membership platform that handles event registration, certification tracking, member management, and an online store. Two proprietary technology products sit alongside the credentialing program: the NBFE Automated Biopsychosocial Assessment Report Software (a 2023-launched web-based conditional questionnaire that auto-generates Word-compatible narrative reports) and the Hoffman Organicity Test (a psychometric instrument peer-reviewed by the Buros Center for Testing in 2022).

NBFE generates revenue primarily through one-time certification fees ($865 standard, $780 via partner events, $390 for students/interns), workshop tuition, continuing education webinars ($20–$65), software licenses ($350–$390), psychometric test sales ($109), annual contributing member fees, and branded merchandise. Go-to-market is event-driven and community-led: NBFE drives acquisition through live workshops and an exclusive endorsement partnership with the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA), supplemented by referral channels through a network of state counseling associations and NBCC/APA continuing-education approvals. The organization has issued 122+ CFMHE credentials cumulatively since the first certification in November 2004 and operates with a small team of 1–10 employees.

Name

National Board of Forensic Evaluators

Legal name

National Board of Forensic Evaluators, Inc.

Website

https://nbfe.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NBFE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that certifies licensed mental health professionals as forensic evaluators (CFMHE and related credentials), delivering training workshops, continuing education, and proprietary assessment software to counselors, MFTs, social workers, and psychologists across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ormond Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Certification and Credentialing Fees: Primary revenue stream from certification fees for CFMHE and other credentials. All-inclusive CFMHE certification fee is $865 standard; $780 discounted rate for candidates registering through partner events. Additional fees for credential extensions ($80).
2. Training Workshops and Webinars: Revenue from 8-hour forensic mental health evaluation workshops (in-person and online via Zoom) at $780 per registrant ($390 for students/interns), continuing education webinars at $20-$65 per attendee, and on-demand recordings.
3. Software Products: Sale of NBFE Automated Biopsychosocial Assessment Report Software at $350 per license (regularly $390). Requires Google Workspace subscription for operation.
4. Psychometric Assessments: Sale of Hoffman Organicity Test at $109 per purchase. Requires C-level eligibility verification prior to purchase.
5. Membership Contributions: Annual contributing member fees providing benefits including 5% discount on credentialing and 15% discount on workshops, plus name recognition and networking opportunities.
6. Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including NBFE coffee mugs at $20 for members, $35 for non-members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

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Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

NBFE certifies licensed mental health professionals in forensic mental health evaluation through its flagship CFMHE credential and specializations (CCCE, CFBA, CFP, CSFDE, CFMHC), delivered via 8-hour training workshops (in-person and online) plus written and oral examinations. It also sells the proprietary NBFE Automated Biopsychosocial Assessment Report Software and the Hoffman Organicity Test (HOT) psychometric instrument, and provides continuing education webinars accredited by NBCC and APA.

Product overview

NBFE offers a portfolio of forensic mental health certifications (CFMHE as the primary credential, plus CCCE, CFBA, CFP, CSFDE, and CFMHC specializations), supported by training workshops and on-demand educational events. The company also markets two distinct software/assessment products: the NBFE Automated Biopsychosocial Assessment Report Software (a web-based report generation tool requiring Google Workspace integration) and the Hoffman Organicity Test (a psychometric assessment instrument). These offerings are delivered through a Wild Apricot-powered member platform with integrated continuing education credit tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CFMHE Certification (Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator) Primary certification credential for licensed mental health professionals to conduct forensic mental health evaluations. Requires 40 hours of forensic training/experience, written and oral examinations, and ongoing renewal. All-inclusive fee $865 (standard) or $780 (partner discount); $390 for students/interns.
• CCCE Certification (Certified Child Custody Evaluator) Credential for mental health professionals conducting child custody and parenting evaluations for family court proceedings.
• CFBA Certification (Certified Forensic Behavioral Analyst) Credential for behavioral analysis in forensic contexts, including violence risk assessment and criminal profiling support.
• CFP Certification (Certified Forensic Psychometrist) Credential for administering and interpreting psychological tests in forensic settings.
• CSFDE Certification (Certified Substance Abuse Forensic Evaluator) Credential for substance abuse assessments in legal contexts.
• CFMHC Certification (Certified Forensic Mental Health Counselor) Credential for counseling professionals specializing in forensic mental health evaluation.
• NBFE Automated Biopsychosocial Assessment Report Software Web-based software for collecting biopsychosocial data from clients (online or in-person) and automatically generating a narrative report compatible with Microsoft Word. Includes up to 113 questions with conditional branching and 10-30 minute administration time. Requires Google Workspace account and HIPAA-compliant BAA. Priced at $350 (members) / $390 (regular).
• Hoffman Organicity Test (HOT) Proprietary psychometric test to differentiate organic brain syndrome from non-organic conditions and schizophrenia. Requires Level C eligibility to purchase. Priced at $109 per purchase; materials delivered online via email.
• Forensic Mental Health Evaluation Workshop 8-hour certification training workshop for licensed mental health professionals covering forensic mental health evaluation fundamentals, exam preparation, mentoring, and study materials. Priced at $780-$865 standard, $390 for students/interns.
• Events On Demand (Webinars) Recorded webinars and training sessions available for continuing education credits on topics including deposition preparation and AI in mental health evaluation. Priced at $40 for members, $65 for non-members.
• Innovative Horizons: The Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Mental Health Evaluation Webinar 2.0 CE webinar on the use of Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Evaluation, available on-demand.
• Official NBFE Coffee Mug Official NBFE branded coffee mug sold through the online store. Priced at $20 for members, $35 for non-members.
• Contributing Member Annual Membership Annual contributing membership providing benefits including 5% discount on CFMHE credentialing, 15% discount on homestudies and workshops (excluding CFMHE training), access to live forum, private practice resources, name recognition, marketing opportunities, and networking.

Quantifiable outcome

• 122+ Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluators credentialed nationwide since 2004
• +2 more outcomes

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Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Louisiana Counseling Association (LCA)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 March 2021LCA added as professional partner in March 2021. LCA members enjoy NBFE member perks including free/complimentary attendance at select webinars, discounted on-demand webinars and homestudies, and discounted CFMHE credential fee.
• American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBFE is officially endorsed by AMHCA as the only forensic certification organization. Organizations collaborated to publish AMHCA's Standards for the Practice of Clinical Mental Health Counseling with forensic evaluation standards (2021), marking first national counseling association to establish such standards. AMHCA's Executive Director recognized NBFE's contributions to the Forensic Activity section of AMHCA's Code of Ethics. NBFE Executive Director serves as International Counseling Task Force Chair for AMHCA.
• National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBFE is approved as NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 6189). NBCC co-sponsors NBFE programs and is responsible for program and CE awarding.
• American Psychological Association (APA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBFE is approved by APA to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NBFE maintains responsibility for program content.
• Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, & Mental Health CounselingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCE Broker Provider No. 50-15823. Florida Board approves NBFE workshops for continuing education credit for clinical social workers, marriage & family therapists, and mental health counselors.
• Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerFMHCA members receive discounted rates on NBFE training and certification. NBFE leadership serves on FMHCA committees (Government Relations Committee Chair). Joint advocacy for counselor rights.
• Licensed Clinical Counselors of North Carolina (LCCNC)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn support of LCCNC, NBFE offers discounted certification workshop fees ($780 instead of $865) for North Carolina counselors. Joint training event scheduled for October 2026 in Charlotte, NC.
• International Institute of Clinical Sexology (IICS)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerNBFE offers discounted workshop fees for IICS members. Joint training event on forensic mental health evaluation scheduled for August 2026.
• State Mental Health Counselor Associations (Multiple)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership network includes: Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCA), Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association (SMHCA), Northeast Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (NEFMHCA), Utah Mental Health Counselors Association (UMHCA), Washington Mental Health Counselors Association (WMHCA), Emerald Coast Mental Health Counselors Association (ECMHCA). Members receive member-only perks and discounted rates.
• National Association of Court Approved Treatment Providers (NACATP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBFE Executive Director Dr. Aaron Norton contributed to NACATP's manual 'How to Write a Substance Use Evaluation: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners' for substance use evaluations.
• American Bar AssociationminorOthersListed as recommended link for forensic mental health professionals. ABA Family Law section provides relevant resources for child custody evaluators.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP): ABPP board-certifies specialty psychologists including in forensic psychology, using a multi-step credentialing model (work samples, oral exam, practice samples) closely parallel to NBFE's CFMHE structure. It is the most established U.S. credentialing body for forensic mental health work and the principal alternative pathway for practitioners NBFE targets.
• Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE): CCE is an affiliate of NBCC that issues credentials (e.g., National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor) for counselors using a comparable examination and credentialing framework. It is the most direct structural analog to NBFE within the counseling profession.
• International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services (IAFMHS): IAFMHS is a global professional association focused on forensic mental health practice and research, publishing journals and hosting conferences in the same discipline NBFE credential holders practice in. Its training and certification-adjacent offerings overlap directly with NBFE's continuing-education audience.
• American College of Forensic Examiners Institute (ACFEI): ACFEI offers multi-disciplinary forensic examiner certifications (including mental health and behavioral science) using written exams and credential tiers very similar to NBFE's CFMHE/CCCE/CFBA/CFP/CSFDE stack. It is the closest multi-discipline forensic-credentialing analog to NBFE.
• Psychological Assessment Resources (PAR): PAR publishes widely used psychometric assessments and is the dominant commercial publisher of instruments used in forensic mental health evaluation. Its product model — proprietary, peer-reviewed assessments sold to credentialed practitioners — is directly comparable to NBFE's Hoffman Organicity Test commercialization.
• Multi-Health Systems (MHS): MHS develops and distributes psychometric instruments (e.g., Conners, MMPI family) used in clinical and forensic evaluations. Like NBFE with HOT, MHS validates proprietary assessments and sells them to credentialed professionals, and its tests overlap with tools used by CFMHEs.

Broad incumbents

• National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): NBCC is the principal national counselor credentialing body and NBFE's CE-approval partner (ACEP No. 6189). It certifies a far larger pool of counselors through the NCC credential, operates at a much broader scale than NBFE, and shares the same practitioner audience but with a generalist rather than forensic specialty focus.
• American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS): AAFS is the largest U.S. forensic-science professional society, spanning pathology, toxicology, psychiatry, and behavioral science. Its psychiatry/behavioral-science sections overlap with NBFE's evaluator audience and its annual meeting provides a competing credentialing and training venue for forensic mental health practitioners.
• PESI: PESI is a large commercial CE provider for mental health professionals, offering live workshops, webinars, and on-demand training accepted by most licensure boards. It serves the same counselor and psychologist continuing-education audience NBFE targets but across all clinical topics rather than specializing in forensic evaluation.

Emerging players

• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT): AAMFT is the national professional association for marriage and family therapists and approves CE sponsorships for its membership. NBFE's CCCE child-custody credential and forensic training directly serve the LMFT segment AAMFT represents, and the two organizations share a member-overlap and continuing-education audience.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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