Mississippi Administrative Code

A. All appeals must be initiated by filing a written notice of appeal from the Executive Director by certified mail in an envelope clearly marked Notice of Appeal or by email with Notice of Appeal in the subject line to the appropriate DMH Deputy Director and a copy to the DMH Of…

A. Representatives of DMH, displaying proper identification, have the right to enter upon or into the premises of any agency provider, service location, or facility it certifies at all reasonable times. The agency provider must comply with all reasonable requests to obtain inform…

A. DMH may provide, upon written request from the agency provider, technical assistance to applicants in maintaining requirements for certification. Additionally, DMH may provide and/or facilitate other technical assistance when deemed necessary by DMH. Technical assistance is no…

Following certification, changes affecting the governing and/or operation of services must be reported in writing to the Division of Certification. Anticipated changes must be reported within 48 hours of the agency's determination to implement the change. Changes not anticipated …

A. The agency provider must have documented evidence of the source of its governing authority, whether corporate, charitable, or governmental board/commission, or other such authority. B. If the governing authority is a corporate, charitable, or governmental board/commission, the…

A. The governing authority of all agency providers must have written documentation of the following:1. Annual budget. 2. Written affiliation agreements. 3. All changes in policies and procedures. 4. Annual Operational Plan submitted to DMH, as applicable (Refer to Rule 8.5). 5. E…

A. Regional Commissions must describe in their bylaws and/or policies their duties as designated under Miss. Code Ann. § 41-19-33. B. Regional Commissions must also maintain written documentation of the following:1. Public education activities designed to promote increased unders…

A. The agency provider must have and comply with a written Policies and Procedures Manual which addresses all applicable administrative rules and requirements in the DMH Operational Standards for all services provided. These written policies and procedures must give details of ag…

A. Annual Operational Plans must be submitted by the Chairperson of the Regional Commission or Chairperson of the Governing Authority and the Executive Director of the agency provider to DMH by July 1 of each fiscal year by all DMH/C providers and DMH/P providers. Annual Operatio…

A. Agency providers must put in place quality management strategies to: 1. Collect performance indicators/measures as required by DMH as applicable, based on provider type. 2. Develop and implement policies and procedures for the oversight of collection and reporting of DMH requi…

A. Statutory authority for DMH professional credentials was granted in 1996 by the Mississippi Legislature. B. Section 41-4-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated authorizes the Mississippi State Board of Mental Health (through the Mississippi Department of Mental Health) t…

A. Initial applications will remain open for two years from date of receipt. During that time, when applicable as determined by the DMH Division of PLACE, applicants have the opportunity to rectify any deficiencies. B. Following two years from the date of receipt, incomplete appl…

A. These rules and requirements are limited to the issuance of DMH professional credentialing through the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE). B. Actions of the Division of Professional Licensure and Certification,…

A. The Mississippi Department of Mental Health is responsible for the final interpretation of all matters pertaining to DMH professional credentialing, including (but not limited to) all provisions contained within this document. This interpretation will be considered binding on …

A. DMH professional credentials are designed primarily for individuals who are not already professionally credentialed and who are employed in Mississippi's state mental health system. B. Employment in Mississippi's "state mental health system," as defined in this document, is a …

A. DMH professional credentials are valid only in Mississippi's "state mental health system." B. For the purposes of DMH professional credentialing, the "state mental health system" is defined as programs which are certified, funded and/or operated/administered by the Mississippi…

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health has five (5) DMH professional credentialing programs available through the DMH Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE): A. DMH Mental Health Therapist Program B. DMH Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Thera…

A. The DMH Mental Health Therapist Program has three (3) levels of certification/licensure: 1. Provisionally Certified Mental Health Therapist (PCMHT) a. The Provisionally Certified Mental Health Therapist (PCMHT) credential is a temporary and nonrenewable credential. b. Provisio…

A. Recognized professional titles within the DMH Mental Health Therapist credentialing program are: 1. DMH "Provisionally Certified Mental Health Therapist" or the abbreviation "PCMHT"; 2. DMH "Certified Mental Health Therapist" or the abbreviation "CMHT"; and, 3. DMH "Licensed C…

A. This document is periodically updated and revised. The applicant/DMH-credentialed individual (or other interested person) is responsible for ensuring that he/she has the most current version of this document. B. Affected persons must comply with, and are responsible for, provi…

A. The Mississippi Department of Mental Health does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or political affiliation. The Department of Mental Health promotes nondiscriminatory practices and procedures in all phases of s…

A. This document and the corresponding application forms are made available online at the agency (DMH) website. B. Individuals who need a print copy should contact the Division of PLACE. Notes 24 Miss. Code. R. 3-1.9 Section 41-4-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated Amend…

A. To apply for temporary certification as a PCCSS, an individual should submit an application packet which contains the following: 1. PCCSS Application Form; 2. PCCSS Verification of Employment Form; 3. Official Transcript; and, 4. Application Fee - $30.00 fee (submitted in a ma…

A. To apply for full certification as a CCSS, an individual should submit an application packet (initial or upgrade) which, at a minimum, contains the following: 1. CCSS Application Form; 2. CCSS Verification of Employment Form; 3. CCSS Verification of Work Experience Form; and, …

A. Upon determination that a disciplinary hearing is needed, the Review Board will notify the DMH-credentialed individual that a complaint has been received and that a disciplinary hearing will be held. B. The DMH-credentialed individual shall be notified at least 30 calendar day…

A. The Review Board may impose sanctions, singly or in combination, when it finds that a DMH-credentialed individual is guilty of any of the offenses referred to in the "Grounds for Disciplinary Action" section of this chapter. B. Sanctions which may be imposed include:1) Issuanc…

Disciplinary status categories are applicable to individuals holding any level of credentialing available through the DMH Community Support Specialist Certification Program. A. Limited1) The Review Board, as a result of disciplinary action as defined in this chapter, may choose t…

A. Following a disciplinary hearing, a DMH-credentialed individual aggrieved by a decision of the Review Board related to the disciplinary action/sanctions has the right to appeal to the DMH Executive Director. B. The credentialed individual must notify the Division and submit th…

A. To apply for admission into the DMH Licensed Administrator (LA) program as a "Program Participant," an individual should submit an application packet which contains the following: 1. LA Application Form (which includes sponsorship designation); 2. LA Verification of Employment…

A. Once a "Program Participant" has completed the Independent Study and Training requirement, the individual should apply for licensure as a DMH Licensed Administrator (LA), by submitting an application packet which contains the following: 1. LA Application Form (which includes s…

A. To apply for temporary certification as a PCAT, an individual should submit an application packet which contains the following: 1. PCAT Application Form; 2. PCAT Verification of Employment Form; 3. Official Transcript; and, 4. Application Fee - $75.00 fee (submitted in a manne…

A. To apply for full certification as a CAT, an individual should submit an application packet (initial or upgrade) which, at a minimum, contains the following: 1. CAT Application Form; 2. CAT Verification of Employment Form; 3. CAT Verification of Work Experience Form; and, 4. D…

A. Applicants should read all directions and application materials before beginning the application process. Each application form has specific directions which must be followed. B. Certain application forms must bear original signatures, as indicated on the form. Copies or faxes…

A. To apply for the DMH Licensed Administrator (LA) program, an applicant must have a "Qualified Sponsor," as defined in Chapter Six of this document. B. As applicable, the prescribed LA Sponsorship Form (a component of the LA Application Form) must be completed by a " Qualified …

A. Initial applications will remain open for two years from date of receipt. During that time, applicants have the opportunity to rectify any deficiencies. B. Following two years from the date of receipt, incomplete applications (initial and upgrade), applications containing unre…

A. Only official transcript(s) which show that the education requirement has been met are necessary. B. All references to college credit hours are for semester hours. Quarter hours submitted will be converted to semester hours using the standard formula (Number of Quarter Hours X…

A. The required form to verify an applicant's state mental health system employment includes a Background Check section. Personnel Officers must indicate whether or not criminal background checks (to include fingerprinting) have been conducted for each applicant, as appropriate t…

A. PCMHT, PCIDDT, PCAT and PCCSS (provisional certification) applications do not include documentation of completed work experience. (Even though relevant work experience is not submitted at the time of provisional certification application, it is strongly recommended that indivi…

A. There is no reporting requirement for successful completion of the DMH Mental Health Therapist Examination, the DMH Addictions Therapist Examination, or the DMH Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Examination. The Division of PLACE maintains examination score…

A. A CCSS applicant must include a signed copy of his/her web-based training learner transcript in the CCSS application packet. B. The learner transcript must be submitted in the appropriate format, as prescribed by the Division. 1. The learner transcript, containing the applican…

A. Independent Study and Training Requirement Documentation: 1. If the LA applicant completed Independent Study and Training Requirement Option One: a. Copy of CPM Certificate and b. Copy of Focus Certificate. 2. If the LA applicant completed Independent Study and Training Requir…

A. Submission of three (3) letters of support, with the following considerations: 1. At least two (2) letters of support must be from supervisors, current or former. 2. One (1) letter of support may be a character reference from a non-employer/supervisor. B. Letters of support ma…

A. The steps to the application phase are as follows: 1. Individual submits a complete application packet. 2. The Division of PLACE reviews application packets for completeness. 3. Within prescribed timelines, applicants are given an opportunity to correct any application problem…

A. Provisional Certification (PCMHT, PCIDDT, PCAT, PCCSS) 1. Once credentialed, the provisionally-certified individual (PCMHT, PCIDDT, PCAT, PCCSS) will receive a credential award letter, followed by a temporary, provisional certificate. The credential award letter will outline: …

A. Professional Identification 1. Individuals who make successful application for provisional certification will be awarded a time-limited, provisional certificate attesting to the title of: a. DMH "Provisionally Certified Mental Health Therapist" (PCMHT); b. DMH "Provisionally C…

A. The terms of administrative appeal are only applicable to the application process. B. An applicant aggrieved by a decision regarding the initial, upgrade or renewal application for professional credentialing (or a decision regarding the DMH Licensed Administrator "Program "Par…

A. The provisional credential (i.e., PCMHT, PCIDDT, PCAT, PCCSS) is a temporary, nonrenewable certification. It is valid for up to two years or 24 consecutive months from the date of issuance. This two-year period is referred to as the provisionally-certified individual's "Provis…