Professions and Occupationss

The Credentialing Coordinator will be responsible for notifying the applicant of the results of the EPPP. Such notification will take place within ten (10) working days of the Board's receipt of the scores from PES. Notification will be by ordinary first class mail. Notes 30 Miss…

Any applicant who fails the EPPP will be notified by the Credentialing Coordinator within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the test scores from PES. Such notification will be by ordinary first class mail. When an applicant fails on the first attempt, he or she is eligible …

Applicants will be responsible for having ASPPB report any past EPPP scores to the Board. Any applicant who fails to report all prior EPPP scores to the Board when making application may be subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited to, the denial of his or her app…

Any applicant who has failed the EPPP is encouraged to pursue an intensive preparation program prior to re-taking the examination. After two (2) successive failures, an individual may not reapply for licensure until two (2) years after the date of the last failed examination. App…

When an oral examination is required for licensure, examination panels will consist of three psychologists, at least one of whom shall be a Board member. A Board member will chair the examination panel and will be responsible for the proper conduct of the questioning and completi…

Oral examinations will be conducted no less than twice a year. After passing the written exam and completing the postdoctoral supervision requirement, applicants will be approved to take the oral examination on the date set by the Board. The applicant will be responsible for bein…

After the Board ratifies the oral examination result, the Credentialing Coordinator shall notify the Applicant by ordinary first class mail within ten (10) working days. If the Applicant has failed the oral examination, the Credentialing Coordinator shall advise the applicant of …

A. For the purposes of evaluation of educational programs, the Board will utilize the following criteria to determine if a program is a psychology program: 1. The program is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)…

A minimum of one year of full-time, or two years of half-time predoctoral experience is required. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-6.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-31-7

The internship must be accredited by the APA or the CPA except as noted below. The internship shall be appropriate to the applicant's graduate training specialization. Programs working toward accreditation must have an active application with APA or CPA at the time the intern com…

The post-doctoral year (second year of supervised experience) is appropriate to the applicant's graduate training specialization. If a post-doctoral year has not been completed, a plan of supervision for the post-doctoral year must be submitted, along with the completed applicati…

It is the supervisor who retains final professional responsibility and accountability for the functions performed by interns and supervisees. For supervised practicum, internship, and post-doctoral supervised experience, the supervisor is responsible for reviewing test protocols,…

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence as prescribed by the Board that education, training, experience described as requirements in Chapter 4 of these Rules and Regulations is equal to or exceeds these requirements. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-6.6 Miss. Co…

Possession of the diploma(s) of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) shall be considered prima facie evidence that the educational requirements have been met. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-6.7 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-31-7

A licensed psychologist who desires to change a designated specialty must follow the following guidelines: A. The psychologist must take a retraining program in a psychology training program under the auspices of an accredited university department or the professional school that…

For the purposes of this rule, "charge" refers to any allegation brought to the Board against a licensee or other person relating to a violation of the Law or the Rules and Regulations. Charges may be preferred by anyone who believes that a violation may have occurred. Except as …

Upon the filing of charges or information in accordance with Rule 6.1, the executive director shall refer them to the Secretary of the Board, or other investigative board member for investigation. If the charges or information are first made by or through a Board member if a dete…

A. Complaints, Summons, and Notice of Hearing -For the purposes of this rule, "complaint" refers to the formal documents issued by the Board to initiate a disciplinary hearing. The complaint is based on prior investigation of charges or information and shall set forth a statement…

A Board member shall not be entitled to participate in any disciplinary action if the Board determines that such a Board member is personally biased against the accused. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-7.4 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-31-7

A. Continuances: It must be recognized that the Board consists of seven (7) practicing psychologists representing various regions of the State. Unlike the judiciary, the Board members are not in the business of conducting hearings; therefore hearings will be held only during regu…

Any person aggrieved by the action of the Board as a result of disciplinary proceedings conducted hereunder may appeal there from as provided for in Section 73-31-21 of the Mississippi Code annotated (1972) Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-7.6 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-31-7

The Board is empowered to recognize and certify those psychologists who are qualified to perform civil commitment evaluations for the chancery court and youth courts Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-8.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-31-7

In order to be certified, the applicant must satisfy the following criteria: A. Holds a permanent license to practice psychology in Mississippi and has met educational program and internship requirements in a clinical practice area appropriate to certification to perform civil co…

Upon receipt of a request by a licensed psychologist who has received approval by the Board, and payment of the fee set by the Board, the Credentialing Coordinator will schedule the applicant for the next administration of the certification examination. Such examination shall be …

If the applicant is found ineligible for certification, the applicant will be so notified by the Credentialing Coordinator. Such notification will take place within thirty (30) days of the day the Board made the decision, and will be by certified mail. An applicant so notified sh…

The Credentialing Coordinator or other psychologist designated by the Board will score the written examination. In order to pass, the applicant must attain a correct score of at least 75%. The examiner will also score the performance sample examination on a pass or fail basis. A …

Within fourteen (14) days following the Board's ratification of the examination results, the Board shall notify the applicants of the outcome of their examination. The Executive Secretary shall issue a certificate to applicants passing both sections of the examination. An applica…

If the applicant fails the civil commitment examination twice, re-examination will be deferred for two years. If the failed applicant wishes to take the exam a third time, the applicant must first obtain supervision and training specific to civil commitment and provide the Board …

The Board may, without a written or oral examination, issue a license to a psychologist licensed in another jurisdiction. The applicant may be exempt from the EPPP requirements described in Chapter 5, Rule 5.1 and 5.2, the educational requirements described in Chapter 4 Rule 4.4,…

The Board may, without a written or oral examination, issue a license to a psychologist licensed in another jurisdiction according to the provisions of Miss Code Ann § 73-31-15 The applicant may be exempt from the EPPP requirements described in Chapter 5, Rules 5.1 and 5.2 and th…

The Board requires all applicants licensed in other jurisdiction to meet the EPPP requirements described in Chapter 5 Rules 5.1 and 5.2, the educational requirements described in Chapter 4, Rule 4.4 and the oral exam as described in Chapter 5, Rules 5.7 and 5.8, except as exempte…

A psychologist who holds a valid license to practice in Mississippi may apply for psychologist emeritus if the psychologist meets following criteria, from Miss Code Ann § 73-31-17: A. The psychologist is 65 years old or older, and B. Has held a Mississippi license for at least tw…

The purpose of these regulations is to safeguard the public's health, safety, and welfare by establishing minimum qualifications and creating exclusive titles corresponding to the level of qualifications for individuals who wish to offer behavior analysis services to the public. …

A. The Mississippi Autism Board shall be empowered under Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-1, et seq., to license qualified applicants in the practice of behavior analysis. B. The Mississippi Autism Board shall promulgate such rules as are necessary to provide for the licensing of behavior…

A. Board means the Mississippi Autism Board. B. BACB means the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® Inc. C. Behavior Analyst means an individual who meets the minimum requirements of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA® or BCBA-DT), set by the BACB, and is licensed or qual…

The Board shall publish, annually, a list of the names and addresses of all persons licensed by the Board as behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts and a list of all persons whose licenses have been suspended, revoked, denied renewal, put on probationary status, censur…

In accordance with state law, the following non-refundable fees, where applicable, are payable to the Board by check or money order Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3301-10.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-21 Amended 4/15/2024

Application and Renewal for a Behavior Analyst ....... $250.00 Application and Renewal for Assistant Behavior Analyst..... $100.00 Late Renewal Penalty $ 50.00 Temporary License $ 75.00 Duplicate License Certificate Fee $ 25.00 Criminal Background Investigation Fee $35.00 Applica…

Any person aggrieved by a decision regarding the initial application for licensure or the renewal of licensure shall have the right of a second review by the Board or a designated member of the Board. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3301-11.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-19 Amended 4/15/2024…

Written notice will be provided to all applicants regarding denial of an original license or a renewal license. Such notice shall contain the reason thereof. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3301-11.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-19 Amended 4/15/2024

If requested in writing within the specified time frame a hearing will be provided in which the applicant may show cause why the license should be granted or renewed. Within sixty (60) days of the hearing, or other such time frame as determined during the hearing, written finding…

In addition, the Board is authorized to suspend the license of any licensee for being out of compliance with an order for support, as defined in Section 93-11-153. The procedure for suspension of a license for being out of compliance with an order for support, and the procedure f…

The Mississippi Autism Board shall adhere to the Open Meetings Law, Section 25-41-3, Mississippi Code Ann. (1972) as amended. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3301-13.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 25-41-1 and Miss. Code Ann. § 25-41-3 Adopted 4/28/2022 Amended 4/15/2024

(a) "It is the policy of the Legislature that public records must be available for inspection by any person unless otherwise provided by this act. Furthermore, providing access to public records is a duty of each public body and automation of public records must not erode the rig…

(a) Any member may enter into executive session for the transaction of public business; however, all meetings of any public body shall commence as an open meeting. (b) The procedure to be followed by any public body in declaring an executive session shall be as follows: Any membe…

1. The Mississippi Autism Board (Board) shall issue a license, certification or registration to a military-trained applicant, or an applicant who is married to or is dependent of a member of the military to allow the applicant to lawfully practice the applicant's occupation in Mi…

1. An individual may request the Board for a determination of whether the individual's criminal record will disqualify the individual from obtaining a license. The determination request shall be in writing, filed on a form supplied by the Board and signed in the presence of a not…