Mental Health

A. The renewal deadline is June 30 th (or closest prior working day) of each two-year certification/licensure period. B. Renewal deadlines will be every two years in the "odd" years (i.e., June 30, 2017, June 30, 2019, etc.). C. Qualified individuals will renew their credential o…

A. The renewal deadline is September 30 th (or closest prior working day) of each two-year certification period. B. Renewal deadlines will be every two years in the "odd" years (i.e., September 30, 2017, September 30, 2019, etc.). (From January 1, 2011, through September 30, 2015…

A. The renewal deadline is June 30 th (or closest prior working day) of each two-year licensure period. B. Renewal deadlines will be every two years in the "odd" years (i.e., June 30, 2019, June 30, 2021, etc.). (Prior to December 31, 2017, the DMH Licensed Administrator credenti…

A. The renewal deadline is June 30 th (or closest prior working day) of each two-year certification/licensure period. B. Renewal deadlines will be every two years in the "even" years (i.e., June 30, 2018, June 30, 2020, etc.). (From January 1, 2012, through September 30, 2016, th…

A. Renewing individuals must either continue to be employed in the "state mental health system" or hold Inactive Status. B. An individual who is no longer employed in the state mental health system at the time of renewal no longer meets the employment criteria for DMH professiona…

A. A minimum of 30 successfully completed continuing education (CE) hours (15 hours per year) is required for renewal. B. Continuing education hours or college course work counted for renewal must have been successfully completed during the current two-year certification/licensur…

A. A minimum of 30 successfully completed continuing education (CE) hours (15 hours per year) is required for renewal. B. Continuing education hours or college course work counted for renewal must have been successfully completed during the current two-year certification/licensur…

A. DMH Mental Health Therapist Program - Initial Application Fee: $75.00 This fee is due with the submission of an initial application packet; this is a one-time fee. Individuals who paid the application fee when applying for PCMHT should not pay this fee again when applying to u…

A. All fees pertaining to DMH professional credentialing are nonrefundable and nontransferable. B. If an application or other credentialing fee is submitted in error, it will not be refunded. C. Fees are subject to change, with appropriate prior notice. D. Fees are not prorated. …

A. DMH professional credentials are valid only in Mississippi's "state mental health system." DMH Mental Health Therapists may only use their credential title if actively employed in the state mental health system (or in Inactive Status). B. Provisionally Certified Mental Health …

The following status categories are applicable to individuals who have been admitted into the DMH Licensed Administrator Program as a "Program Participant" and are working towards licensure as a "DMH Licensed Administrator"; individuals in the "Program Participant" phase DO NOT h…

The following status categories are applicable to individuals holding full certification/licensure (i.e., CMHT/LCMHT, CIDDT/LCIDDT, CAT/LCAT, CCSS/CCSS-II and LA). A. Current Status 1. An individual holding certification/licensure which is in good standing (including timely submi…

A. An individual whose full certification/licensure (CMHT/LCMHT, CIDDT/LCIDDT, CAT/LCAT, CCSS/CCSS-II and LA) has expired within the past three years, as determined by the Division's records (Relinquished, Retired or Lapsed Status) and who expired in good standing, may be eligibl…

A. Upon request, the Division reports specific information about DMH-credentialed individuals. The fields of information which may be shared with individuals making inquiry are: 1. Name; 2. Type of certification/licensure; 3. Certificate/License number; 4. Date of issuance; 5. Da…

All applicants and individuals holding a DMH professional credential shall read and adhere to ethical standards/principles as established by the PLACE Review Board and the Mississippi Department of Mental Health. A. Introduction 1. The State Legislature granted Statutory Authorit…

A. DMH professional credentials are valid only in Mississippi's "state mental health system." DMH Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapists may only use their credential title if actively employed in the state mental health system (or in Inactive Status). B. Provisio…

A. DMH professional credentials are valid only in Mississippi's "state mental health system." DMH Community Support Specialists may only use their credential title if actively employed in the state mental health system (or in Inactive Status). B. Provisionally Certified Community…

A. DMH professional credentials are valid only in Mississippi's "state mental health system." DMH Licensed Administrators may only use their credential title if actively employed in the state mental health system (or in Inactive Status). B. DMH Licensed Administrators (LAs) are l…

A. DMH professional credentials are valid only in Mississippi's "state mental health system." DMH Addictions Therapists may only use their credential title if actively employed in the state mental health system (or in Inactive Status). B. Provisionally Certified Addictions Therap…

A. DMH-credentialed individuals and DMH Licensed Administrator Program Participants are required to notify the Division within 14 working days of a change in legal name, address or employment. B. Name Change 1. Each credentialed individual should ensure that his/her current wall …

A. It is the responsibility of the DMH-credentialed individual/DMH Licensed Administrator "Program Participant" to keep track of his/her employment situation (and the potential for notification of separation of employment via the separating employer), accordingly. B. Once the Div…

A. DMH-credentialed individuals (or DMH Licensed Administrator "Program Participants") needing to make a status change request should submit the request in writing (or via email) to the Division of PLACE, along with any pertinent supporting information. Applicable credentialing t…

The following status categories are applicable to individuals holding provisional certification (i.e., PCMHT, PCIDDT, PCAT and PCCSS): A. Current Status 1. An individual holding provisional certification which is in good standing (including timely submission of all forms, fees, c…

A. Individuals holding a DMH professional credential must conduct their activities and services in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, these Rules and Requirements, the DMH Principles of Ethical and Professional Conduct, the DMH Operational Standards for Mental Hea…

A. All complaints concerning a DMH-credentialed individual's professional service or activities must be received by the Division of PLACE. B. The individual lodging the complaint (i.e., complainant) must submit the complaint on the Mississippi Department of Mental Health-approved…

A. Upon determination that a disciplinary hearing is needed, the Review Board will notify the DMH-credentialed individual that a disciplinary hearing will be held. B. The DMH-credentialed individual shall be notified at least 30 calendar days before the date of the disciplinary h…

A. The Review Board may impose sanctions, singly or in combination, when it finds that a DMH-credentialed individual is guilty of violation of the tenets of any of the DMH Principles of Ethical and Professional Conduct and/or of the offenses referred to in the corresponding "Grou…

Disciplinary status categories are applicable to individuals holding any level of credentialing available through the DMH Division of PLACE. A. Limited 1. The Review Board, as a result of disciplinary action as defined in this chapter, may choose to restrict or limit a certified/…

A. Following a disciplinary hearing, an individual aggrieved by a decision of the Review Board related to disciplinary action/sanctions has the right to appeal. 1. All appeals must be initiated by filing a written notice of appeal from the aggrieved individual (i.e., appellant) b…

A. The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH), Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) is responsible for the development and implementation of DMH professional credentialing programs administered through DMH PLACE. B. Major duties of the Division incl…

A. The PLACE Review Board's composition and appointment structure is as follows: 1. The Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Review Board is comprised of seven members. 2. Additional members may be appointed as determined necessary by the DMH Executive Director. 3. Th…

A. The DMH Executive Director, or designee, reviews and approves/disapproves Review Board recommendations to award DMH professional credentials to individual applicants. B. The DMH Executive Director, or designee, reviews and makes decisions regarding Review Board actions relatin…

A. During the administrative appeal process, an applicant/credentialed individual may appeal the decision of the DMH Executive Director to the State Board of Mental Health. B. During the disciplinary appeal process, a credentialed individual may appeal the decision of the DMH Exe…

A. The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements glossary is listed below. B. The following terms and definitions apply to DMH professional credentialing programs ad…

A. In order to be eligible to apply for the DMH Provisionally Certified Mental Health Therapist credential (PCMHT), an individual must meet ALL of the requirements listed below: 1. Employment Requirement; 2. Education Requirement; 3. Ethics Requirement; AND, 4. Criminal Backgroun…

A. Once an individual is awarded the DMH Provisionally Certified Mental Health Therapist credential (PCMHT), he/she must complete the following two (2) requirements in order to upgrade to full certification as a CMHT: 1. Experience Requirement; AND, 2. Examination Requirement. B.…

A. Individuals eligible to apply for the DMH Certified Mental Health Therapist credential (CMHT) are as follows: 1. PCMHTs who have successfully completed all upgrade requirements listed above by the end of their two-year Provisional Certification Period may apply to upgrade to f…

A. Employment Requirement 1. The applicant must be currently employed at a Mississippi "state mental health system" program, as defined in Chapter One. 2. Employment refers to paid (not volunteer) work. B. Education Requirement 1. The applicant must have a graduate-level degree (…

A. In order to be eligible to apply for the DMH Provisionally Certified Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist credential (PCIDDT), an individual must meet ALL of the requirements listed below: 1. Employment Requirement; 2. Education Requirement; 3. Ethics Requirem…

A. Once an individual is awarded the DMH Provisionally Certified Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist credential (PCIDDT), he/she must complete the following two (2) requirements in order to upgrade to full certification as a CIDDT: 1. Experience Requirement; AND…

A. Individuals eligible to apply for the DMH Certified Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist credential (CIDDT) are as follows: 1. PCIDDTs who have successfully completed all upgrade requirements listed above by the end of their two-year Provisional Certification …

A. Employment Requirement 1. The applicant must be currently employed at a Mississippi "state mental health system" program, as defined in Chapter One. 2. Employment refers to paid (not volunteer) work. B. Education Requirement 1. The applicant must have a graduate-level degree (…

A. In order to be eligible to apply for the DMH Provisionally Certified Community Support Specialist credential (PCCSS), an individual must meet ALL of the requirements listed below: 1. Employment Requirement; 2. Education Requirement; 3. Ethics Requirement; AND, 4. Criminal Back…

A. Once an individual is awarded the DMH Provisionally Certified Community Support Specialist credential (PCCSS), he/she must complete the following two (2) requirements in order to upgrade to full certification as a CCSS: 1. Experience Requirement; AND, 2. Exam/Training Requirem…

A. Individuals eligible to apply for the DMH Certified Community Support Specialist credential (CCSS) are as follows: 1. PCCSSs who have successfully completed all upgrade requirements listed above by the end of their two-year Provisional Certification Period may apply to upgrade…

A. Employment Requirement 1. The applicant must be currently employed at a Mississippi "state mental health system" program, as defined in Chapter One. 2. Initial applicants must have responsibility for providing (or supervising the provision of) community support, Intellectual D…

A. An individual who has been admitted into the DMH Licensed Administrator Program as a "Program Participant" is working towards licensure as a "DMH Licensed Administrator"; individuals in the "Program Participant" phase DO NOT hold the "DMH Licensed Administrator" credential. B.…