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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 6 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Mental Health Therapist Program › Chapter 4 - Application Procedure for Professional Certification/Licensure › Section 24-6-4-8 - Administrative Appeal

Current through June 25, 2024
A. An Applicant
				aggrieved by a decision regarding the initial application for professional
				certification/licensure, the upgrade application for professional
				certification/licensure or the renewal of professional certification/licensure
				has the right to appeal to the Executive Director. The Applicant must notify
				the Division and provide any supplemental application information within thirty
				(30) days of receipt of written notification of application review results.
The Executive Director shall review the application and
				  supplemental information, if provided, and notify the applicant of the results
				  of this review within thirty (30) days.
B. An Applicant aggrieved by the decision of
				the Executive Director may then appeal to the State Board of Mental Health.
				Appeals to the State Board of Mental Health must be made and conducted in
				accordance with established Board policy (Policy D-0025 entitled "Appeals to
				the Board of Mental Health").
The applicant must notify the Division within fifteen (15)
				  days of receipt of written notification of the Executive Director's
				  decision.
The State Board of Mental Health shall review the applicant's
				  record and notify the applicant of the results of this review within forty-five
				  (45) days.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 6 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Mental Health Therapist Program › Chapter 5 - Renewal of Professional Certification/Licensure › Section 24-6-5-1 - Renewal Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Required
				Biennially
Individuals holding full certification (CMHT) or licensure
				  (LCMHT) are required to renew their professional credential every two (2) years
				  on a certification/licensure schedule established by the Division.
(1) The Mental Health Therapist Program is
				organized by two-year Certification/ Licensure Periods. The first
				Certification/Licensure Period was July 1, 1997 through June 30, 2000 (three
				years). Subsequent periods will be every two years such as follows:
Certification /Licensure Periods
2nd Period: July 1, 2000- June
				  30, 2002
3rd Period: July 1, 2002- June
				  30, 2004
4th Period: July 1, 2004- June
				  30, 2006
5th Period: July 1, 2006- June
				  30, 2008
(2) In accordance
				with the two-year Certification/ Licensure Period established by the Division,
				individuals holding full certification or licensure shall renew their
				professional certification and licensure on or before the established June 30th
				renewal deadline in order to maintain Current status.
(3) The first established deadline for
				renewal was June 30, 2000; subsequent deadlines for renewal will be every other
				year, such as June 30, 2002, June 30, 2004, June 30, 2006, June 30, 2008,
				etc.
(4) Prior to each renewal
				deadline, the Division plans to mail each certificant and licensee with either
				Current or Inactive status a renewal notice containing current forms and
				directions.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 6 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Mental Health Therapist Program › Chapter 5 - Renewal of Professional Certification/Licensure › Section 24-6-5-2 - Renewal General Guidelines

Current through June 25, 2024
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 will also be provided with the
				renewal notice mailed to each certificant and licensee approximately three
				months prior to the biennial renewal deadline. These directions are especially
				important to read and follow.
(3)
				All renewal application materials must be submitted together in one renewal
				application packet. If submitted to document inservice/training, an Official
				Transcript is the only item which may be received separately from the
				application packet.
(4) An
				individual holding more than one DMH professional certification /licensure
				(Mental Retardation, Mental Health, etc.) should submit renewal materials for
				each credential separately, including separate Official Transcripts, Renewal
				Verification of Employment Forms, payment of Renewal Fees, etc.
(5) The responsibility for submitting a
				complete renewal application packet, including all required renewal application
				forms/materials/fees, is that of the applicant. The Review Board will not
				review incomplete applications; see Chapter 2, Section 2, B., (7), p.
				5.
(6) Once submitted, all renewal
				application materials become the property of the Division. Renewal application
				materials will not be returned to the applicant for any reason.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 6 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Mental Health Therapist Program › Chapter 5 - Renewal of Professional Certification/Licensure › Section 24-6-5-3 - Application for Renewal

Current through June 25, 2024
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/Training Form is provided in Chapter 9 on p. 71 for
				maintaining training records throughout the two-year Certification /Licensure
				Period.
B. Renewal Application Packet
Each certificant/licensee who desires to renew professional
				  certification/licensure shall submit to the Division a renewal application
				  packet containing the forms/materials listed below.
(1) Application: A completed, notarized
				Renewal Application Form;
(2)
				Employment: A completed Renewal Verification of Employment Form from the
				applicant's current place of employment;
(3) Ongoing Inservice/Training: A completed
				Renewal Verification of Inservice/Training Form(s) verifying required
				inservice/training; see Chapter 5, Section 2, D., pp. 31-32 for more
				information on documenting inservice/ training; and,
(4) Renewal Fee: A nonrefundable $60.00 check
				or money order made payable to the Mississippi Department of Mental
				Health.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 6 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Mental Health Therapist Program › Chapter 5 - Renewal of Professional Certification/Licensure › Section 24-6-5-4 - Special Requests

Current through June 25, 2024
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, Section 4, C., (4), p. 38 and submit
				all necessary documentation/ fees along with the Renewal Application packet by
				the June 30th renewal deadline. Please note that this request includes a total
				required payment of $85.00 which includes both the Renewal Fee ($60.00) and the
				Certificate Replacement Fee ($25.00).
B. Inactive Status Request: A certificant/
				licensee who is not employed in the state mental health system as described in
				Chapter 3, Section 1, C., p. 7 at the time of renewal may want to include a
				request for Inactive status along with the Renewal Application packet. The
				guidelines and instructions for requesting Inactive status are found in Chapter
				3, Section 7, C., (2), pp. 16-17. Such an individual is expected to make this
				request AND renew by the June 30th deadline submitting all required renewal
				form(s)/materials/fees(s) except the Renewal Verification of Employment Form.
Additional assistance may be obtained by contacting the
				  Division.
C. Retired Status Request: A
				certificant/licensee who has retired should follow instructions found in
				Chapter 3, Section 7, C., (4), p. 17. A certificant/licensee who wishes to
				request Retired status is expected to do so by the June 30th renewal
				deadline.
D. Relinquished Status
				Request: A certificant/licensee who determines that he/ she no longer wants or
				needs to hold and maintain professional credentialing may submit a written
				request for Relinquished status. Instructions for making this request are found
				in Chapter 3, Section 7, C., (5), p. 17. A certificant/licensee who wishes to
				request Relinquished status is expected to do so by the June 30th renewal
				deadline.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 6 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Mental Health Therapist Program › Chapter 5 - Renewal of Professional Certification/Licensure › Section 24-6-5-5 - Terms of Certificate Renewal

Current through June 25, 2024
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)
				/fee(s).
(2) The Review Board
				reviews all complete renewal applications and makes recommendations regarding
				renewal, as appropriate, to the DMH Executive Director. The Review Board will
				not review incomplete applications; see Chapter 2, Section 2, B., (7), p.
				5.
(3) Upon review and approval/
				disapproval by the Executive Director, each renewal applicant will be notified
				in writing of the status of his/her renewal application.
(4) Upon approval, each
				certificant's/licensee's certificate is considered to be renewed and continues
				to be valid for the next two-year Certification/ Licensure Period. In addition,
				a renewal document is issued to each renewed certificant and licensee; see
				Chapter 5, Section 5, B., p. 34.
(5) Incomplete renewal applications which
				were received by the June 30th renewal deadline may be maintained on file
				through July 31st to allow the individuals an
				opportunity to resolve problem(s). After July 31st,
				these credentials are considered expired. See Chapter 5, Section 6, C., p. 35
				for more information on the July 31st
				deadline.
(6) The terms of
				certificate issuance continue to be applicable to the renewed certificate. See
				Chapter 4, Section 6, pp. 27-28 for more information on the original terms of
				certificate issuance.
B. Renewal Document
(1) After renewal is complete, each
				certificant/ licensee will be sent a renewal document indicating his/her
				continued professional certification/licensure for the next two-year
				Certification/ Licensure Period.
(2) It is the intent of the Department of
				Mental Health that each certificant/ licensee holds only one official renewal
				document per professional title for the current two-year Certification/
				Licensure Period. Replacement renewal documents are provided only in specific
				instances. See Chapter 6, Section 4, pp. 37-38 for information on obtaining a
				replacement. renewal document.
(3)
				The terms of certificate issuance are also applicable to the renewal document.
				See Chapter 4, Section 6, pp. 27-28 for more information on the original terms
				of certificate issuance.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 6 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Mental Health Therapist Program › Chapter 5 - Renewal of Professional Certification/Licensure › Section 24-6-5-6 - Expiration of Professional Certification/Licensure

Current through June 25, 2024
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 applications will be accepted after June
				30th. See Chapter 5, Section 1, E., p. 30 for more information on the Upgrade
				Option.
(3) Any certificant or
				licensee wishing to request a name change, Inactive Status, Retired Status or
				Relinquished Status at the time of renewal must submit the request so that the
				Division receives it by June 30th. See Chapter 5, Section 4, p. 33 for more
				information on Special Requests.
(4) Mental Health certification/licensure
				expires after the June 30th renewal deadline for each two-year Certification/
				Licensure Period.
(5) An
				individual's certificate ceases to be valid after June 30th, unless the
				individual has met all requirements before that date and is waiting to receive
				a renewal document.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 6 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Mental Health Therapist Program › Chapter 5 - Renewal of Professional Certification/Licensure › Section 24-6-5-7 - Staff Development Officer

Current through June 25, 2024
A. The Staff
				Development Officer (SDO) is a professional employee of a program as described
				in Chapter 3, Section I, C., p. 7 who is responsible for maintaining staff
				development records and verifying ongoing inservice/training for both upgrade
				and renewal applicants.
B. More
				information on the role of the Staff Development Officer is located in Chapter
				4, Section 1, H., pp. 22-23. Carefully review this information before
				submitting a renewal application packet.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 6 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Mental Health Therapist Program › Chapter 6 - Fees › Section 24-6-6-2 - General Provisions

Current through June 25, 2024
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 unless accompanied by the required fees.
D. Upon request, individuals submitting
				upgrade applications for full certification (CMHT) or licensure (LCMHT) in the
				middle of the two-year professional Certification/ Licensure Period may have
				their Application Fee prorated on a schedule determined by the Division. If
				interested in proration, individuals must contact the Division prior to
				submitting an application packet.
E. Proration of applicable fees is not
				available for initial applications for provisional certification, for renewal
				applications for full certification or licensure, or for upgrade applications
				submitted under the Upgrade Option.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 6 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Mental Health Therapist Program › Chapter 6 - Fees › Section 24-6-6-3 - Mental Health Core Training Program

Current through June 25, 2024
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 Module for three (3) modules. Over the twenty-four (24) months of
				provisional certification (PCMHT), the total for all three Modules will be
				$150.00.
C. An individual sitting
				for a repeat administration of an examination must pay the required
				Reexamination Fee of $25.00.
D.
				Upon failing an examination the first and second times, an individual shall be
				required to repeat the entire Module and examination, including payment of the
				$50.00 Module/Examination Fee. See Chapter 3, Section 6, G., pp. 14-15 for more
				information on Reexamination requirements.
E. If a registered individual fails to appear
				for a scheduled Module, Examination or Reexamination, fees paid shall be
				forfeited.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 6 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Mental Health Therapist Program › Chapter 6 - Fees › Section 24-6-6-4 - Replacement of a Certificate or Renewal Document

Current through June 25, 2024
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 Renewal Fee. The required fee for replacing a renewal document
				is $10.00. See Chapter 6, Section 1, F., p. 36 for more information on the
				Renewal Document Replacement Fee.
C. The Division shall replace a certificate
				or renewal document as is indicated below.
(1)
				Printing Error: A certificate or renewal document containing a printing error
				shall be replaced free of charge by the Division upon receipt of a written
				request and the incorrectly printed certificate.
(2) If Damaged: The Division may replace a
				damaged certificate or renewal document upon receipt of a written request, the
				remnants of the original certificate/ renewal document, and payment of the
				appropriate replacement fee(s).
(3)
				If Lost, Stolen or Totally Destroyed: The Division may replace a lost, stolen
				or totally destroyed certificate or renewal document upon receipt of a written
				request, a notarized statement clearly stating what happened to the original
				and payment of the appropriate replacement fee(s).
(4) If Name Has Changed: The Division may
				produce a certificate or renewal document bearing the individual's new legal
				name upon receipt of a written request, the original certificate/ document,
				copy of legal documentation indicating the new legal name and payment of the
				appropriate replacement fee(s).
(5)
				If Never Received: The Division may produce a replacement certificate or
				renewal document at no charge for a provisional certificant/certificant/
				licensee claiming never to have received his/her certificate/renewal document.
				In order to make this claim, the individual must submit a notarized affidavit
				clearly stating that he/she has not received his/her original certificate/
				renewal document and that, if the original does appear, it will be returned to
				the Division.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 6 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Mental Health Therapist Program › Chapter 6 - Fees › Section 24-6-6-5 - Late Renewal Penalty

Current through June 25, 2024
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 unless accompanied by the Late Renewal Penalty
				Fee.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 6 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Mental Health Therapist Program › Chapter 6 - Fees › Section 24-6-6-6 - List of Provisional Certificants, Certificants and Licensees/Mailing Labels

Current through June 25, 2024
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 request and payment of the required Mailing Label
				Fee. See Chapter 6, Section 1, H., pp. 36-37 for more information on the
				Mailing Label Fee.
C. A list of
				currently credentialed individuals will be made available to Mississippi state
				agencies upon request at no cost; however, requests for mailing labels must be
				accompanied by the Mailing Label Fee.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 6 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Mental Health Therapist Program › Chapter 7 - Professional Responsibilities › Section 24-6-7-1 - Scope of Practice

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Provisionally
				Certified Mental Health Therapists, Certified Mental Health Therapists, and
				Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapists are certified/licensed to provide
				services involving the application of the principles, methods, and procedures
				of mental health service within the state mental health system. See Chapter 3,
				Section 1, C., p.7 for a description of the state mental health
				system.
B. This professional
				certification/ licensure does not qualify an individual to provide services
				outside this scope of practice or in private practice. Practicing beyond the
				scope of practice may lead to sanctions as described m Chapter 8, Section 4, p.
				46 of these regulations.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 6 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Mental Health Therapist Program › Chapter 7 - Professional Responsibilities › Section 24-6-7-3 - Professional Identification

Current through June 25, 2024
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 directly
				affected by employment. Provisional Certificants/ Certificants/Licensees who
				experience a change in or separation from applicable employment are expected to
				follow Chapter 7, Section 4 and Section 5 on pp. 42-43.
C. Recognized professional titles are:
(1) "Provisionally Certified Mental Health
				Therapist" or the abbreviation "PCMHT";
(2) "Certified Mental Health Therapist" or
				the abbreviation "CMHT"; and,
(3)
				"Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist" or the abbreviation
				"LCMHT."
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 6 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Mental Health Therapist Program › Chapter 7 - Professional Responsibilities › Section 24-6-7-4 - Reporting Changes in Vital Information

Current through June 25, 2024
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 reporting a change in name must submit a copy of
				legal documentation indicating the change in legal name. Copies of social
				security cards, a marriage license, etc., are acceptable. Individuals reporting
				a change in legal name are also expected to request a replacement certificate;
				see Chapter 6, Section 4, pp. 37-38 for more information on requesting a
				replacement certificate.
C.
				Applicants, Provisional Certificants, Certificants or Licensees reporting a
				change in address may contact the Division by telephone, fax or in writing with
				the new information.
D. Applicants,
				Provisional Certificants, Certificants or Licensees reporting a change in
				employment will complete and submit a new Verification of Employment Form from
				the current place of employment.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 6 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Mental Health Therapist Program › Chapter 7 - Professional Responsibilities › Section 24-6-7-5 - Separation From Applicable Employment

Current through June 25, 2024
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 DMH professional
				licensure; OR,
(2) Seek Extended
				status (for PCMHTs) or Inactive status (for CMHTs/LCMHTs). See Chapter 3,
				Section 7, B., (2), p. 15 and Chapter 3, Section 7, C., (2), pp. 16-17 for
				procedures to request such a change in status.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 6 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Mental Health Therapist Program › Chapter 7 - Professional Responsibilities › Section 24-6-7-6 - Department of Mental Health Reporting Requirement

Current through June 25, 2024
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.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 6 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Mental Health Therapist Program › Chapter 8 - Complaints, Disciplinary Hearings, Sanctions, Disciplinary Appeal › Section 24-6-8-2 - Complaints and Investigation

Current through June 25, 2024
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/licensee's name;
(2) Name of complaining party, if
				known;
(3) Date of
				complaint;
(4) Brief statement of
				complaint; and,
(5) Disposition or
				attempts at settlement.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 6 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Mental Health Therapist Program › Chapter 8 - Complaints, Disciplinary Hearings, Sanctions, Disciplinary Appeal › Section 24-6-8-3 - Notice of Complaint and Disciplinary Hearing

Current through June 25, 2024
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 disciplinary hearing. Notification shall be considered
				to have been given if the notice was personally received by the provisional
				certificant/ certificant/licensee or if the notice was mailed "certified return
				receipt requested" to the last known address as listed with the
				Division.
C. This notice shall
				inform the provisional certificant/certificant/licensee of the facts which are
				the basis of the complaint and which are specific enough to enable the
				provisional certificant/certificant/licensee to defend against the complaint.
				The notice of the complaint and the disciplinary hearing shall also inform the
				provisional certificant/certificant/licensee of the following:
(1) The date, time and location of the
				disciplinary hearing;
(2) That the
				provisional certificant/ certificant/licensee may appear personally at the
				disciplinary hearing and may be represented by counsel;
(3) That the provisional certificant/
				certificant/licensee shall have the right to produce witnesses and evidence on
				the provisional certificant's/certificant's/licensee's behalf and shall have
				the right to cross-examine adverse witnesses and evidence;
(4) That the Rules of Evidence do not
				apply;
(5) That the disciplinary
				hearing could result in sanctions being taken against the provisional
				certificant/certificant/licensee;
(6) That within fifteen (15) days of the
				disciplinary hearing, the Review Board shall, in writing, advise the
				provisional certificant/certificant/ licensee what sanctions, if any, shall be
				imposed and the basis for the Review Board's action; and,
(7) That disposition of any formal complaint
				may be made by consent order or stipulation between the Review Board and the
				provisional certificant/certificant/licensee.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 6 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Mental Health Therapist Program › Chapter 8 - Complaints, Disciplinary Hearings, Sanctions, Disciplinary Appeal › Section 24-6-8-4 - Sanctions

Current through June 25, 2024
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 to the provisional certificant/ certificant/
				licensee;
B. Refusal to renew a
				certificate;
C. Restriction or
				limitation of the individual's scope of practice;
D. Suspension of the certificate, for any
				period of time;
E. Revocation of
				the certificate;
F. Approval of the
				individual's request for surrender of certification/licensure; or,
G. Imposition of a monetary penalty of not
				more than $1,000.00.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 6 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Mental Health Therapist Program › Chapter 8 - Complaints, Disciplinary Hearings, Sanctions, Disciplinary Appeal › Section 24-6-8-5 - Disciplinary Appeal

Current through June 25, 2024
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/licensee must notify the Division within fifteen (15)
				days of receipt of the written notification of the Review Board's action.
The Executive Director shall review the provisional
				  certificant's/certificant's/licensee's case and notify the provisional
				  certificant/certificant/licensee of the results of this review within thirty
				  (30) days.
B. A provisional
				certificant/certificant /licensee aggrieved by the decision of the Executive
				Director regarding the appeal, may then appeal to the State Board of Mental
				Health. Appeals to the State Board of Mental Health must be made and conducted
				in accordance with established Board policy (Policy D-0025 entitled "Appeals to
				the Board of Mental Health").
The provisional certificant/certificant/licensee must notify
				  the Division within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the written notification of
				  the Executive Director's decision.
The State Board of Mental Health shall review the provisional
				  certificant's/ certificant's/ licensee's case and notify the provisional
				  certificant/ certificant/ licensee of the results of this review within
				  forty-five (45) days.
C.
				Further appeal shall be pursuant to any remedies available at law.
Section
				  41-4-7
				  of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter l - General Provisions › Section 24-7-l-1 - Statutory Authority

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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 /license case managers,
				  mental health therapists, mental retardation therapists, and others as deemed
				  appropriate by the Mississippi State Board of Mental Health. In 1997, authority
				  was expanded to include the certification/licensure of mental health/mental
				  retardation program administrators and addiction counselors.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter l - General Provisions › Section 24-7-l-2 - Non-Discrimination

Current through June 25, 2024
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 promotes
				  non-discriminatory practices and procedures in all phases of state service
				  personnel administration, as well as in programs funded or certified/licensed
				  by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter l - General Provisions › Section 24-7-l-3 - Americans With Disabilities Act

Current through June 25, 2024
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.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter l - General Provisions › Section 24-7-l-4 - Purpose

Current through June 25, 2024
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
				and qualifications requisite in the issuance of professional certification/
				licensure in the three identified categories;
C. Evaluation of qualifications of
				individuals applying for professional certification/licensure;
D. Issuance and renewal of professional
				certification/licensure to qualified persons;
E. Setting fees necessary for the
				administration of the professional certification/licensure program;
				and,
F. Establishing criteria for
				disciplinary actions against provisional certificants, certificants and
				licensees.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 2 - Organization › Section 24-7-2-1 - Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (Division)

Current through June 25, 2024
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
				Legislative action.
C. The Division
				is responsible for the acceptance and processing of applications for
				professional certification and licensure.
D. The Division will be responsible for the
				interpretation of all rules pertaining to professional certification/licensure
				and this interpretation will be considered binding on all applicants.
E. Information, opinions, and recommendations
				made by the Division to the State Board of Mental Health will not be considered
				binding on the Board if Board action is required.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 2 - Organization › Section 24-7-2-2 - Professional Licensure and Certification Review Board (Review Board)

Current through June 25, 2024
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 of DMH
				certified/licensed individuals in good standing, one of whom must also be a DMH
				central office staff representative.
(2) Beginning July 1, 1998, the term of
				office of Review Board members will be five (5) years. However, the term of
				office for initial Review Board appointees will be staggered in annual
				increments.
(3) A nomination list
				for appointment to the Review Board will be generated by the Division and the
				current Review Board for presentation to the Executive Director of the
				Department of Mental Health for consideration. Nominees to the Review Board
				must be DMH certificants or licensees in good standing. From the nomination
				list, the Executive Director of the Department of Mental Health will appoint
				members to the Review Board.
(4) A
				Chairperson shall be chosen by the Review Board from among its members. The
				term of office of the Chairperson shall be for one year. Other functions/
				responsibilities shall be assigned to other Review Board members by the
				Chairperson as needed.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 2 - Organization › Section 24-7-2-3 - Executive Director of the Department of Mental Health (Executive Director)

Current through June 25, 2024
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 Executive Director, or his designee,
				shall review and make decisions regarding Review Board actions relating to
				denial of professionalcertification/licensure if appealed by the applicant,
				provisional certificant, certificant or licensee or the imposition of sanctions
				if appealed by the provisional certificant, certificant or licensee. See
				Chapter 4, Section 8, p. 28 and Chapter 8, Section 5, p. 46.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 2 - Organization › Section 24-7-2-4 - State Board of Mental Health (Board)

Current through June 25, 2024
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 appeal
				the decision of the Executive Director to the State Board of Mental Health. See
				Chapter 8, Section 5, p. 46.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 3 - Professional Certification and Licensure Requirements › Section 24-7-3-1 - General Provisions

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Levels of
				Credentialing Within the Mental Retardation 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 retardation/ developmental disabilities or supervising
				the direct provision of such services. These levels are:
(1) Provisionally Certified Mental
				Retardation Therapist (PCMRT) - (See Chapter 3, Section 2, pp. 8-10);
(2) Certified Mental Retardation Therapist
				(CMRT) - (See Chapter 3, Section 3, pp. 10-11); and
(3) Licensed Clinical Mental Retardation
				Therapist (LCMRT) - (See Chapter 3, Section 4, pp. 11-12).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 3 - Professional Certification and Licensure Requirements › Section 24-7-3-2 - Requirements for Provisionally Certified Mental Retardation Therapist (PCMRT)

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Target
				Population
(1) Provisional certification is
				primarily for those employees who have less than two years of experience in the
				field of mental retardation within the State of Mississippi. This applies
				equally to professionals new to the field of mental retardation and to
				experienced individuals from other states seeking employment in Mississippi.
				Provisional certification is also for those employees with two or more years of
				experience in the field of mental retardation within the State of Mississippi
				who did not obtain professional certification/ licensure during the
				grandfathering period.
(2) The
				following professions may be included in this provisional certification:
				Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation/Leisure,
				Nursing, Speech/Language Pathology, Audiology, Counseling, Psychometry,
				Vocational Rehabilitation, and other related fields.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 3 - Professional Certification and Licensure Requirements › Section 24-7-3-3 - Requirements for Certified Mental Retardation Therapist (CMRT)

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Target Population
(1) Full certification is for those employees
				who have two or more years of experience in the field of mental retardation
				within the State of Mississippi. Individuals applying for Certified Mental
				Retardation Therapist (CMRT) will be those employees who hold provisional
				certification as a Provisionally Certified Mental Retardation Therapist (PCMRT)
				and have completed the requirements to upgrade to full certification.
(2) The following professions may be included
				in this certification: Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, Therapeutic
				Recreation/Leisure, Nursing, Speech/Language Pathology, Audiology, Counseling,
				Psychometry, Vocational Rehabilitation, and other related fields.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 3 - Professional Certification and Licensure Requirements › Section 24-7-3-4 - Requirements for Licensed Clinical Mental Retardation Therapist (LCMRT)

Current through June 25, 2024
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 Retardation Therapist (LCMRT)
				include those employees who hold provisional certification as a Provisionally
				Certified Mental Retardation Therapist (PCMRT) and have completed the
				requirements to upgrade to licensure OR those employees who hold full
				certification as a Certified Mental Retardation Therapist (CMRT) and have
				obtained the additional hours of college credit and the additional years of
				experience to upgrade to licensure.
(2) The following professions may be included
				in this license: Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, Therapeutic
				Recreation/Leisure, Nursing, Speech/Language Pathology, Audiology, Counseling,
				Psychometry, Vocational Rehabilitation, and other related fields.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 3 - Professional Certification and Licensure Requirements › Section 24-7-3-5 - Supervision Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Supervisor
				Qualifications
(1) A supervisor shall provide
				direct supervision of the applicant's provision of direct services to
				individuals with mental retardation or developmental disabilities.
(2) A supervisor may hold certification or
				licensure with the DMH Mental Retardation Therapist program OR be eligible to
				hold DMH Mental Retardation Therapist certification or licensure.
(3) A supervisor is considered to be
				certification/licensure-eligible if he/she meets the Education and Experience
				requirements for either certification or licensure. A qualified supervisor is
				not required to be an employee of the state mental health system.
(4) A supervisor may be the Chair of a
				governing board/ commission.
(5) A
				supervisor may hold a Department of Mental Health credential as a Licensed
				Mental Health/Mental Retardation Administrator (LMH/MRA). A LMH/MRA must be in
				a supervisory position with regards to the applicant in order to meet
				Supervisor qualifications.
(6) A
				qualified supervisor shall not be a member of the applicant's immediate
				family.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 3 - Professional Certification and Licensure Requirements › Section 24-7-3-6 - Mental Retardation Core Training Program (MR-CTP)

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Components and Purpose
The MR-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
				  Retardation Therapists statewide with the same foundation of knowledge.
B. Content
Content of the three (3) Modules includes an overview of
				  mental retardation, etiology, diagnosis and treatment, services for children
				  and adults with mental retardation/ developmental disabilities, and an overview
				  of applicable DMH Minimum Standards, interpretive guidelines, the Bureau of
				  Mental Retardation Record Guide, etc.
C. Timeline
(1) Beginning with applications for
				provisional certification (PCMRT) received on or after July 1, 1998, each
				applicant shall be required to successfully complete the MR-CTP.
(2) All three (3) Modules must be attended in
				regular intervals to be determined by the Division.
(3) Provisionally certified individuals are
				required to attend one (1) of the Modules within the first eight months of the
				24-month provisional certification period or as scheduled by the
				Division.