Mississippi Administrative Code

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.…

A. Once an individual is admitted into the DMH Licensed Administrator Program as a "Program Participant," he/she obtains licensure as a "DMH Licensed Administrator" by successfully completing the DMH Licensed Administrator Independent Study and Training (IST) requirement. B. The …

A. Individuals eligible to apply for the DMH Licensed Administrator credential (LA) are as follows: 1. DMH Licensed Administrator Program Participants who have successfully completed the DMH Licensed Administrator Independent Study and Training (IST) requirement listed above by t…

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 Addictions Therapist credential (PCAT), an individual must meet ALL of the requirements listed below: 1. Employment Requirement; 2. Education Requirement; 3. Ethics Requirement; AND, 4. Criminal Background Ch…

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

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

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) services to individuals with alco…

A. Following the conclusion of each renewal period, the Division of PLACE reserves the right to audit randomly-selected renewed individuals to determine compliance with the continuing education requirement. The audit process will include a sample of randomly-selected renewed indi…

A. Inactive Status Request: An individual who is not employed in the state mental health system at the time of renewal may want to request Inactive Status. Individuals must initiate this request by the established renewal deadline and submit all required renewal forms. (Individua…

A. Each individual who successfully renews his/her Current CCSS/CCSS-II credential may continue to use the appropriate professional title and practice as such for the next four-year certification period. B. Each individual who successfully renews his/her Inactive CCSS/CCSS-II cre…

A. Renewal Deadline 1. The renewal application packet and fee are due on or before September 30th (or closest prior working day, as prescribed in the current renewal notice) of the given renewal year. 2. Any certified individual wishing to request Inactive, Retired or Relinquishe…

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

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

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

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

A. It is the credentialed individual's responsibility 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 Division receives written/email notification of separation fr…

A. Credentialed individuals 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 timelines must be met. B. Individuals needing assistance reg…

The following status categories are applicable to individuals holding the Provisionally Certified Community Support Specialist credential (PCCSS). A. Current Status 1. An individual holding provisional certification which is in good standing (including timely submission of all fo…

The following status categories are applicable to individuals holding full certification as a Certified Community Support Specialist (CCSS). A. Current Status 1. An individual holding certification which is in good standing (including timely submission of all forms, fees, changes…

A. A Community Support Specialist whose full certification 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 eligible to reactivate his/her certification. B. Reinstate…

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; 3. Certificate number; 4. Date of issuance; 5. Date of expiration; 6…

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

Statutory Authority for the certification/licensure of Mental Health Therapists was granted in 1996 by the State Legislature. Section 41-4-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated was amended to include a provision authorizing the State Board of Mental Health to certify /lice…

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health does not discriminate against any applicant, provisional certificant, certificant or licensee because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or political affiliation. The Department of Mental Health prom…

The Department of Mental Health complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If requested, special accommodations to aid in the completion of forms or in the completion of examinations will be provided. Notes 24 Miss. Code. R. § 6-1-3

The purpose of these rules shall be to develop procedures and establish requirements for: A. Establishment of a Professional Licensure and Certification Review Board, selection of Review Board members, establishment of rules and procedures for Review Board meetings; B. Standards …

A. Applicant: An individual who has submitted a complete application packet for either provisional certification, certification or licensure. B. Approved Educational Institution: An institution offering a graduate degree, which is accredited by a regional accrediting body. C. Boa…

A. Pursuant to 1996 Legislative action, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) established the Division. B. The Division is responsible for the development and implementation of DMH professional certification and licensure programs required by 1996 and subsequent Legis…

A. Composition and Appointment (1) The Review Board shall be composed of five members. Through June 30, 1998, the Review Board shall be comprised of Department of Mental Health staff appointed by the Executive Director. Beginning July 1, 1998, the Review Board shall be comprised …

A. The Executive Director, or his designee, shall appoint members to the Review Board. B. The Executive Director, or his designee, shall review and approve/ disapprove Review Board recommendations to award professional certification/licensure to individual applicants. C. The Exec…

A. During the administrative appeal process, an applicant may appeal the decision of the Executive Director to the State Board of Mental Health. See Chapter 4, Section 8, p.28. B. During the disciplinary appeal process, a provisional certificant, certificant or licensee may appea…

A. Levels of Credentialing Within the Mental Health Therapist Certification and Licensure Program, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) offers three levels of credentialing for persons providing direct services to individuals with mental illness/emotional disturbance…

A. Target Population (1) Provisional certification is primarily for those employees who have less than two years of experience in the field of mental health within the State of Mississippi. This applies equally to professionals new to the field of mental health and to experienced…

A. Target Population (1) Full certification is for those employees who have two or more years of experience in the field of mental health within the State of Mississippi. Individuals applying for Certified Mental Health Therapist (CMHT) will be those employees who hold provisiona…

A. Target Population (1) Licensure is for those employees who meet the higher Education and Experience requirements outlined below. Examples of individuals applying for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist (LCMHT) include those employees who hold provisional certification as…

A. Supervisor Qualifications(1) A supervisor shall provide direct supervision of the applicant's provision of direct services to individuals with mental illness or emotional disturbances. (2) A supervisor may hold certification or licensure with the DMH Mental Health Therapist pr…

A. Components and Purpose The MH-CTP consists of three (3) training workshops and corresponding written examinations developed by /under the direction of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health for the purpose of providing all Mental Health Therapists statewide with the same …