Mississippi Administrative Code

A. Renewal Application Process(1) Individuals applying for renewal should read all directions and renewal application materials before beginning the renewal process, as the required Renewal Fee is nonrefundable. (2) In addition to directions found in this document, directions wil…

A. Obtaining Renewal Forms(1) The forms and instructions necessary for renewal (see Chapter 5, Section 3, B. below) will be mailed to each certificant and licensee approximately three months prior to the biennial renewal deadline. (2) A suggested Renewal Verification of Inservice…

During the renewal process, some certificants/ licensees recognize that they need to make additional special requests. A. Name Change: A certificant/licensee who wants to report a legal name change at the time of renewal is expected to follow the directions found in Chapter 6, Se…

A. Renewal Application Review(1) The Division reviews all renewal application materials for completeness. Renewal applicants are notified in writing if a problem(s) is found; they are given an opportunity to correct the problem(s) by resubmitting the necessary form(s)/material(s)…

A. June 30th Deadline (1) The renewal application packet, including Renewal Fees is due on or before June 30th. (2) The upgrade application packet submitted under the Upgrade Option, including Application Fees, must be received by the Division by June 30th. No such upgrade applic…

A. The Staff Development Officer (SDO) is a professional employee of a program as described in Chapter 3, Section 1, C., p. 7 who is responsible for maintaining staff development records and verifying ongoing inservice/training for both upgrade and renewal applicants. B. More inf…

The schedule for professional certification/ licensure fees is as follows: A. Application Fee: $75.00 This fee is due with the submission of the application packet for both initial applications and upgrade applications. It includes two years of certification/ licensure and the co…

A. All fees paid related to DMH professional certification/licensure are nonrefundable. B. Fees shall be paid in full with a check or money order made payable to The Mississippi Department of Mental Health. Cash is not accepted. C. No application shall be considered complete unle…

A. Each of the Modules and corresponding examinations requires payment of a Module/Examination Fee of $50.00. This fee should be received by the Division at least ten (10) working days prior to the first day of the Module. B. The Module/Examination Fee is to be paid once per Modu…

A. Original certificate charges are included in the Application Fee. The required fee for replacing a certificate is $25.00. See Chapter 6, Section 1, E., p. 36 for more information on the Certificate Replacement Fee. B. Original renewal document charges are included in the Renew…

A. During the month of July, a certificant/ licensee submitting a late renewal application shall pay a Late Renewal Penalty Fee. See Chapter 6, Section 1, G., p. 36 for more information on the Late Renewal Penalty Fee. B. No late renewal application shall be considered complete u…

A. The list of current provisional certificants, certificants and licensees shall be updated at least biennially at the time of renewal. B. The list of current provisional certificants, certificants and licensees may be made available in the form of mailing labels upon written re…

A. Provisionally Certified Mental Retardation Therapists, Certified Mental Retardation Therapists; and Licensed Clinical Mental Retardation Therapists are certified/licensed to provide services involving the application of the principles, methods, and procedures of mental retarda…

A. All applicants, Provisionally Certified Mental Retardation Therapists, Certified Mental Retardation Therapists, and Licensed Clinical Mental Retardation Therapists shall comply with ethical standards/principles as established by the Review Board and the Department of Mental He…

A. A person issued a certificate by the Department of Mental Health may use the title appropriate to his/her category of professional certification/licensure while in the employ of a program as described in Chapter 3, Section 1, C., p. 7. B. Professional identification is directl…

A. Applicants, Provisional Certificants, Certificants and Licensees are required to notify the Division within fourteen (14) days of changes in vital information such as legal name, address, employment, etc. B. Applicants, Provisional Certificants, Certificants or Licensees repor…

A.Upon separation of the provisional certificant/certificant/licensee from applicable employment as described in Chapter 3, Section 1, C., p. 7, the individual is expected to either:(1) Relinquish his/her DMH credential and return to the Division his/her certificate attesting to …

In accordance with state law, the Division makes regular reports to the Department of Human Services Division of Child Support Enforcement regarding certification/licensure status. Notes 24 Miss. Code. R. § 7-7-6

A. Provisional certificants, certificants and licensees shall conduct their activities and services in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, these rules and regulations, ethical principles and any other applicable rules. B. A provisional certificant, certificant or l…

A. All complaints concerning a provisional certificant's/certificant's/ licensee's professional service or activities shall be received by the Division. B. The Division shall log each complaint by recording the following information:(1) Provisional certificant's/certificant's/lic…

A. The Review Board shall notify the provisional certificant/ certificant/licensee that a complaint has been received and that a disciplinary hearing will be held. B. The provisional certificant/ certificant/ licensee shall be notified at least thirty (30) days before the date of…

The Review Board may impose any of the following sanctions, singly or in combination, when it finds that a provisional certificant/ certificant/ licensee is guilty of any of the offenses referred to in Chapter 8, Section 1, pp. 44-45: A. Issuance of a letter of official reprimand…

A. Following a disciplinary hearing, a provisional certificant/ certificant/ licensee aggrieved by a decision of the Review Board related to the disciplinary action/ sanctions shall have the right to appeal to the Executive Director. The provisional certificant/certificant/licens…

Statutory Authority for the certification/licensure of Mental Retardation 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 …

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. § 7-l-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…

Statutory Authority for the certification of Case Managers 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 /license case managers, me…

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. § 8-1-3

A. The purpose of these rules shall be to develop procedures and establish requirements for: (1) Establishment of an advisory Professional Licensure and Certification Review Board, selection of Review Board members, establishment of rules and procedures for Review Board meetings;…

A. Applicant: An individual who has submitted an application for admission to the Mental Health/ Mental Retardation Administrator Licensure program. See Chapter 3, Section 3, p. 7 and Chapter 4, Section 2, pp. 16-17 for more information on admission requirements and the applicati…

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 Legislative action in 199…

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 Execu…

A. During the administrative appeal process, an Applicant or a Participant may appeal the decision of the Executive Director to the State Board of Mental Health. See Chapter 4, Section 6, pp. 18-19. B. During the disciplinary appeal process, a Licensee may appeal the decision of …

A. Professional licensure as a Licensed Mental Health /Mental Retardation Administrator issued by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health is designed primarily for administrators of programs which provide services to individuals with mental illness and /or mental retardation …

Licensure as a Mental Health /Mental Retardation Administrator and the application process for this license is designed for individuals who: A. Currently hold positions as the top-level administrator of programs as described in Chapter 3, Section 1, A., p. 6; or, B. Currently are…

A. To be eligible for admission into the MH/MR Administrator Licensure program, each Applicant must submit a complete application for the review and approval/disapproval of both the Review Board and the Executive Director indicating that he/she meets the following requirements: (…

A. Sponsor Qualifications In order to serve as a Sponsor, an individual must meet at least one of the following qualifications: (1) Hold a current position as a director/ executive director (top-level administrator) of a program as described in Chapter 3, Section 1, A., p. 6, wit…

A. Independent Study and Training Once admitted to the program, the Participant is expected to complete a program of Independent Study and Training with successful completion of the following: (1) The Mississippi Certified Public Manager Program (MS-CPM) as made available through…

A. Participant Status(1) Current : An individual Participant who continues to be employed in a program as described in Chapter 3, Section 1, A, p. 6 and who is in good standing, including timely submission of all progress reports, forms, fees, changes of information, etc., and wi…

A. Applicant Phase (1) Applicant submits to the Division a complete application for admission to the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Administrator Licensure program. (2) Application materials are reviewed by the Division for completeness. (3) Complete applications are forwarded …

A. Required Application Materials An individual applying for licensure as a Mental Health/Mental Retardation Administrator shall submit to the Division the following: (1) A completed, notarized Application Form; (2) A completed Verification of Employment Form; (3) Official transc…

A. As part of the application (Verification of Employment Form), Personnel Officers will be required to indicate whether or not background checks have been conducted for each Applicant, as appropriate to the Applicant's position and professional responsibilities. B. With specific…

A. Each complete application will be subject to the review of the Professional Licensure and Certification Review Board and the review and approval/disapproval of the Executive Director of the Department of Mental Health for the following purposes:(1) As an Applicant, for the pur…