Mississippi Administrative Code

A. Public Complaint. Public complaints shall mean any complaint that comes from someone outside of a standard Board inspection. 1. Any complaint may be filed with the Board by a member or agent of the Board or by any person charging any licensee of the Board with the commission o…

A. The Board shall notify the accused that a complaint has been received and that a administrative hearing will be held. The accused shall be notified at least twenty (20) days prior to the date of the administrative hearing. B. Notice may be considered to have been given, if the…

A. Administrative hearings shall be before the Board and shall be presided over by the President or designee of the Board. Following the administrative hearing, the Board shall, in writing, notify the accused as to what sanction(s), if any, shall be imposed and the basis for the …

A. Civil Liabilities: The Board may impose any of the following sanctions, singularly or in combination, when it finds that a licensee is guilty of any of the offenses including but not limited to those referred to in Chapter 8: 1. Issuance of a letter of official reprimand to th…

A. A respondent may appeal the decision of the Board to the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County. B. A respondent may appeal the decision of the Chancery Court to the Mississippi Supreme Court. C. Further appeal shall be pursuant to any remedies available…

A. All bottles and containers must be distinctly and correctly labeled to disclose their contents. When not in use all bottles and containers must remain closed. All bottles containing poisonous substances must be so designated and stored in a separate cabinet away from cosmetics…

A. All instruments and supplies which have been used in direct contact upon a patron, or which have become soiled in any manner whatever, must be removed from work stands or utility trays, placed in a properly labeled receptacle provided for the purpose, and cannot be used on ano…

A. Work surfaces must be cleaned with a detergent and disinfected after each client. B. All instruments, materials and supplies used in direct contact upon a patron, except those which come in contact with blood or body fluids, require the following treatment: 1. Thorough cleansi…

The State Legislature granted Statutory Authority for the licensing of Professional Counselors in 1985. Sections 73-30-1 et seq., of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated provides for the regulation of the practice of counseling as well as the use of the titles of "Provisional …

The Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors does not discriminate against any Applicant or Licensee because of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical handicap, disability, or political affiliation…

The purpose of these rules shall be to provide interpretation and application guidelines regarding state law as indicated in Chapter 1, Section 1 above and to communicate established procedures and requirements for the following: A. The establishment of a State Board of Examiners…

Note: The terms counseling and psychotherapy are used interchangeably throughout this document. A. Applicant: An individual who has submitted an application packet for licensure as a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (P-LPC) or a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). B…

A. Application for Provisional Licensure Fee $50.00 B. Annual Renewal Fee for Provisional Licensure $50.00 C. Application for Full Licensure Fee $100.00 D. Initial LPC License Fee $220.00 E. Biennial LPC Renewal Fee (subject to change-reflected in renewal notice) $220.00 F. Appli…

A. All fees are nonrefundable. B. Fees shall be paid in full by check or money order made payable to the Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors or by the online payment portal. C. No application shall be considered complete unless accompanied by…

A. If a Licensee fails to renew his/her/their license during the renewal period, his/her/their license will change to Lapsed Status, and the Licensee will not be allowed to practice counseling in the state of Mississippi. To renew a Lapsed Status License, the Licensee must submit…

A. Board Responsibilities 1. The Board exists to regulate the profession of counseling, as well as the use of the titles "Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor" and "Licensed Professional Counselor," in Mississippi. 2. The Board has authority to ensure that no one practices…

A. The Board shall adopt rules and regulations in compliance with the Mississippi Administrative Procedures Law. B. The Board will hold at least two (2) regular meetings each year. C. Additional meetings may be called by the Chair of the Board or at the written request of a quoru…

The Mississippi Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors shall adhere to the Open Meetings Law, Section 25-41-3, Miss. Code Ann. (1972) as amended. The following regulation is enacted for the purpose of providing reasonable written procedures concerning the cost, t…

A. Scope. This rule applies to all oral proceedings held for the purposes of providing the public with an opportunity to make oral presentations on proposed new rules and amendments to rules before the Board pursuant to § 25-43-3.104. B. When Oral Proceedings will be scheduled on…

A. Scope. These rules set forth the Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors, hereinafter "Board," rules governing the form and content of requests for declaratory opinions, and the Board's procedures regarding the requests, as required by Mississ…

A. No person shall provide counseling/psychotherapy services or practice as either a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Mississippi except as provided by state statute and these regulations. B. An Applicant must be at le…

This section is governed under the provisions of the Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act found under Mississippi Code Annotated Section 73-50-2. Please refer to this code section for information regarding qualifications for licensure under this Act. Notes 30 Miss. …

This section is governed under the provisions of the Universal Recognition of Occupational Licenses Act found under Mississippi Code Annotated Section 73-50-2(9). Please refer to this code section for the qualifications for the temporary work permit. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 2201-…

A. A P-LPC license will be issued once all of the following are completed and approved by the Board: Application, general requirements, Official Transcript(s), Background check, Verification of a passing score on the Jurisprudence Exam, Online Supervision agreement, Supervision C…

A. Hold a Mississippi P-LPC. Out of state applicants must meet the minimum requirements of Mississippi P-LPC (Rule 4.2.B., C., and D. B. Supervision Requirements: An Applicant for independent practice licensure must document the following supervised experience requirements prior …

A. Requirements to receive the Board qualified supervisor (LPC-S) credential include the following items: 1. Be a Licensed LPC in Mississippi. 2. Have been practicing mental health counseling in his/her/their setting (i.e., school, agency, private practice) for at least five year…

Supervision Criteria shall include, but is not limited to, the following: A. Professional relationships B. Supervision roles C. Professional ethics D. Self-evaluation E. Continued professional learning F. Etiology and diagnosis G. Therapist-client relationships H. Oral communicat…

A. The Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors may enter into an agreement of reciprocity with any other state. B. An individual interested in providing counseling services in Mississippi must obtain licensure through the Mississippi State Board …

Applicants for licensure by Comity must complete the online application and submit the following: A. Evidence of a valid license from another state is required. The Comity Applicant must be in good standing with the State in which that person holds a current license as a Licensed…

A. For a military-trained Applicant who has been awarded a military occupational specialty that is substantially within the scope of counseling in Mississippi and who chooses not to apply for licensure by Comity in Rule 4.7, the Board shall grant a license where the Applicant has…

A. 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…

The Board may deny application for licensure for the following reasons, including, but not limited to: A. Failure to meet all requirements for licensure; B. Failure to pay required fees; C. Declaration of mental incompetence by the Court or appointment of a guardian. D. Convictio…

A. An Applicant who has been denied licensure may:1. submit a request for an administrative hearing ten (10) business days prior to the next regularly scheduled Board meeting following notice of denial or 2. appear in person at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting following…

A. Upon a final decision by the Board not to license, the Applicant must wait a period of at least one (1) year before resubmitting a new, complete application packet. B. The resubmitted application packet must include new evidence for the Applicant to be reconsidered for licensu…

A. Licensed: Completed all requirements for licensure and approved for licensure by the Board. B. Non-Practicing: An LPC who is not currently practicing in the counseling field and/or does not plan to return to the counseling field in the foreseeable future. 1. Non-practicing lic…

A. P-LPC Annual Renewal 1. All P-LPCs will be renewed annually on or before June 30. 2. All P-LPCs must submit a completed renewal application. 3. The nonrefundable Annual Renewal Fee of $50.00 must be paid in the form of check, money order, or via the online process for payment.…

A. General Guidelines 1. Continuing education shall be defined as continuing education hours (CEH). One CEH is equivalent to one (1) contact (clock) hour, which equals fifty to sixty minutes in a continuing education activity. 2. Accrual of continuing education begins after the d…

A. It is the intent of the Board for each Licensee to have only one (1) current wall certificate attesting to the Licensee's title in Mississippi. The Board does not provide multiple original wall certificates to Licensees. B. Wall certificates issued by the Board are the propert…

The protection of the public health, safety, welfare, and the best interest of the public are the primary guides in determining the appropriate professional conduct of all individuals licensed through the Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors. …

It is not the intention of the Board to monitor members of other appropriately regulated professions in Mississippi who provide counseling in the normal course of the practice of their own professions. The following individuals who provide counseling in the normal course of the p…

Any person who represents himself/herself by the title "Licensed Professional Counselor" or "Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor" without having first complied with the application procedures set forth and without having been awarded a license by the Mississippi State Boa…

Any person who holds oneself / out to the public by any title or description of services incorporating the words licensed professional counselor or psychotherapist, and who offers to render professional counseling or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups, organizations, c…

Any person providing counseling or supervision services through the means of Distance Professional Services (Telemental Health) must meet the following requirements: 1. Be a practicing P-LPC, LPC, or LPC-S in Mississippi. 2. Hold a license in good standing in both the location wh…

The Board may, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, restrict, suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew a license or may reprimand the Licensee for the following reasons, including, but not limited to: A. Failure to meet all requirements for licensure; B. Failure to pay…

A. Complaints should be submitted to the Executive Director at the Board office. 1. If needed, the Executive Director of the Board shall send the appropriate complaint forms to the complainant. 2. The complaint should be on the complaint forms approved by the Board. 3. The compla…

The Board may impose any of the following sanctions, singly or in combination, when it finds that a Licensee is guilty of any of the offenses including but not limited to those referred to in Rule 8.1. A. Reprimand: A Reprimand is an issuance of a letter of official reprimand to …

A. Appeals from disciplinary action are to be brought in the circuit court in the county of residence of the individual. In the event the individual resides out of state the appeal should be brought in Hinds County Circuit Court. B. An individual may appeal the decision of the ci…