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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 5 - DMH Community Support Specialist Credentialing Program - Certification Requirements › Rule 24-3-5.1 - Provisionally Certified Community Support Specialist Requirements - PCCSS

Current through June 25, 2024
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
				Background Checks Requirement.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 5 - DMH Community Support Specialist Credentialing Program - Certification Requirements › Rule 24-3-5.2 - PCCSS Upgrade Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
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 Requirement.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 5 - DMH Community Support Specialist Credentialing Program - Certification Requirements › Rule 24-3-5.3 - Certified Community Support Specialist Requirements - CCSS

Current through June 25, 2024
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 to
				full certification (CCSS) on or before their prescribed deadline, as outlined
				in Chapter Fifteen
(This is considered an upgrade application for
				CCSS.)
2. Individuals
				initially meeting the requirements for CCSS, as outlined in this chapter,
				should apply directly for this level of credential, thereby skipping
				provisional certification (PCCSS).
(This is considered an initial
				application for CCSS.)
Otherwise, an individual applies for PCCSS and
				then later, once upgrade requirements are met, applies for CCSS.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 5 - DMH Community Support Specialist Credentialing Program - Certification Requirements › Rule 24-3-5.4 - DMH Community Support Specialist Certification Requirements - Categories and Descriptions

Current through June 25, 2024
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 Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities
				(ID/DD) Waiver support coordination services, IDD targeted case management
				services or wraparound facilitation services. Upgrade applicants are exempt
				from this specific employment requirement.
3. Employment refers to paid (not volunteer)
				work.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 6 - DMH Licensed Administrator (LA) Credentialing Program - Program Participant Phase (not licensure) and Licensure Requirements › Rule 24-3-6.1 - DMH Licensed Administrator "Program Participant" Phase

Current through June 25, 2024
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. In order to
				be eligible to apply for admission into the
DMH Licensed Administrator
				Program as a "Program Participant," an individual must meet ALL of the
				requirements listed below
:
1.
				Employment Requirement;
2.
				Education Requirement;
3.
				Experience Requirement;
4.
				Sponsorship Requirement;
5.
				Letters of Support Requirement;
6.
				Ethics Requirement; AND,
7.
				Criminal Background Checks Requirement.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 6 - DMH Licensed Administrator (LA) Credentialing Program - Program Participant Phase (not licensure) and Licensure Requirements › Rule 24-3-6.2 - Progression from Participant Phase to Licensure

Current through June 25, 2024
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 DMH Licensed Administrator Independent
				Study and Training (IST) requirement is outlined in the "DMH Licensed
				Administrator Requirements - Categories and Descriptions" section of this
				chapter.
C. A DMH Licensed
				Administrator Program Participant is allowed up to two years (24 consecutive
				months) from the date of admission into the DMH Licensed Administrator Program
				as a "Program Participant" to complete the DMH Licensed Administrator
				Independent Study and Training (IST) requirement in order to obtain licensure.
				The date of admission into the program is considered Day One.
D.
Individuals designated as DMH
				Licensed Administrator "Program Participants" DO NOT hold the "DMH Licensed
				Administrator" professional credential.
Section
				  41-4-7
				  of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 6 - DMH Licensed Administrator (LA) Credentialing Program - Program Participant Phase (not licensure) and Licensure Requirements › Rule 24-3-6.3 - DMH Licensed Administrators - LA

Current through June 25, 2024
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 the end of two years (24 consecutive months) from their date of
				admission into the DMH Licensed Administrator Program as a "Program
				Participant" may apply for licensure as a DMH Licensed Administrator (LA) on or
				before their prescribed deadline, as outlined in Chapter Fifteen.
2. Individuals initially meeting the
				requirements for DMH Licensed Administrator (LA), as outlined in this chapter,
				should apply directly for licensure, thereby skipping the DMH Licensed
				Administrator "Program Participant" phase. Otherwise, an individual applies for
				admission into the DMH Licensed Administrator Program as a "Program
				Participant" and then later, once the DMH Licensed Administrator Independent
				Study and Training (IST) requirement is met, the individual applies for
				licensure, permitting all applicable timelines are met.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 6 - DMH Licensed Administrator (LA) Credentialing Program - Program Participant Phase (not licensure) and Licensure Requirements › Rule 24-3-6.4 - DMH Licensed Administrator Requirements - Categories and Descriptions

Current through June 25, 2024
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.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 7 - DMH Addictions Therapist Credentialing Program - Certification Requirements › Rule 24-3-7.1 - Provisionally Certified Addictions Therapist Requirements - PCAT

Current through June 25, 2024
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 Checks Requirement.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 7 - DMH Addictions Therapist Credentialing Program - Certification Requirements › Rule 24-3-7.2 - PCAT Upgrade Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
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.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 7 - DMH Addictions Therapist Credentialing Program - Certification Requirements › Rule 24-3-7.3 - Certified Addictions Therapist Requirements - CAT

Current through June 25, 2024
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
				certification (CAT) on or before their prescribed deadline, as outlined in
				Chapter Fifteen.
(This is considered an upgrade application for
				CAT.)
2. Individuals
				initially meeting the requirements for CAT, as outlined in this chapter, should
				apply directly for this level of credential, thereby skipping provisional
				certification (PCAT).
(This is considered an initial application for
				CAT.)
Otherwise, an individual applies for PCAT and then later, once
				upgrade requirements are met, applies for CAT.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 7 - DMH Addictions Therapist Credentialing Program - Certification Requirements › Rule 24-3-7.4 - DMH Addictions Therapist Certification Requirements - Categories and Descriptions

Current through June 25, 2024
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 alcohol and/or other drug use
				problems/addictions.
(Employment in the field of alcohol and/or other
				drug use prevention services also satisfies this employment
				requirement.)
Upgrade applicants are exempt from this specific
				employment requirement.
3.
				Employment refers to paid (not volunteer) work.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 7 - DMH Addictions Therapist Credentialing Program - Certification Requirements › Rule 24-3-7.5 - Renewal Audit

Current through June 25, 2024
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 individuals.
B. If an individual is randomly selected for
				audit, both the individual and the program SDO will be notified. Along with the
				notification, the Division will provide detailed instructions for audit
				procedures.
C. If randomly selected
				for audit, the renewed individual (in conjunction with the program SDO) will be
				required to submit to the Division documentation to validate successful
				completion of the renewal continuing education requirement. (Examples of
				sufficient documentation would include, but are not limited to: training
				records, staff development printouts verified by the SDO, conference
				certificates, and official college transcripts). This documentation must be
				submitted within a deadline prescribed by the Division.
D. In the case of noncompliance, the audited
				individual will have up to six months to comply, during which time the
				credential will be placed in Suspended Status (covered more fully in Chapter
				10); the individual will be unable to practice with his/her credential during
				the period of suspension. Failure to comply within six months will result in
				the automatic loss of credentialing.
Section
				  41-4-7
				  of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 7 - DMH Addictions Therapist Credentialing Program - Certification Requirements › Rule 24-3-7.6 - Special Requests during Renewal

Current through June 25, 2024
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.
(Individuals in Inactive Status are
				exempt from the renewal fee.)
B.
Retired Status Request
:
				An individual who has retired from state mental health system employment at the
				time of renewal may want to request Retired Status. Individuals must do so by
				the renewal deadline.
C.
Relinquished Status Request
: An individual who no longer wants
				to hold the credential may request Relinquished Status. Individuals must do so
				by the renewal deadline.
D.
Certification status information is covered more fully in Chapter
				Nine
. In addition to the information in Chapter Nine, instructions on
				making special requests at the time of renewal will also be included in the
				current renewal packet; interested individuals should contact the Division of
				PLACE for assistance.
Section
				  41-4-7
				  of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 7 - DMH Addictions Therapist Credentialing Program - Certification Requirements › Rule 24-3-7.7 - Certificate Renewal

Current through June 25, 2024
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
				credential may continue to use the appropriate professional title; however,
				he/she must not practice as a DMH Certified Community Support Specialist during
				the next four-year certification period (until he/she returns to Current
				Status).
C. The terms of
				administrative appeal are applicable to the renewal process.
Section
				  41-4-7
				  of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 7 - DMH Addictions Therapist Credentialing Program - Certification Requirements › Rule 24-3-7.8 - Certification Expiration

Current through June 25, 2024
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 Relinquished Status at the time of
				renewal must submit the request so that the Division receives it by the
				established renewal deadline. Otherwise, without proper renewal, the
				individual's credential will automatically be changed to Lapsed
				Status.
3. Unless successfully
				renewed, an individual's certificate ceases to be valid after September
				30th at the end of the certification
				period.
4. Any certified individual
				for whom the Division has not received a renewal application packet (or a
				special request) by September 30th will be expired;
				his/her certification status will automatically be changed to Lapsed
				Status.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 8 - Application Procedures - DMH Mental Health Therapist › Rule 24-3-8.1 - PCMHT (Provisional Certification) Application Packet

Current through June 25, 2024
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 manner prescribed by the Mississippi Department of Mental
				Health)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 8 - Application Procedures - DMH Mental Health Therapist › Rule 24-3-8.2 - CMHT (Full Certification) Application Packet

Current through June 25, 2024
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,
4. DMH
				Mental Health Therapist Examination Documentation: The Division of PLACE
				maintains examination score reports; therefore, there is no reporting
				requirement for successful completion of the DMH Mental Health Therapist
				Examination. As appropriate, however, an applicant should designate in the
				appropriate space on the application form that he/she has successfully
				completed the examination requirement.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 9 - Application Procedures - DMH Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist › Rule 24-3-9.1 - PCIDDT (Provisional Certification) Application Packet

Current through June 25, 2024
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 manner prescribed by the Mississippi Department of Mental
				Health)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 9 - Application Procedures - DMH Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist › Rule 24-3-9.2 - CIDDT (Full Certification) Application Packet

Current through June 25, 2024
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; and,
4. DMH
				Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Examination
				Documentation: The Division of PLACE maintains examination score reports;
				therefore, there is no reporting requirement for successful completion of the
				DMH Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Examination. As
				appropriate, however, an applicant should designate in the appropriate space on
				the application form that he/she has successfully completed the examination
				requirement.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 9 - Application Procedures - DMH Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist › Rule 24-3-9.3 - Separation from State Mental Health System Employment

Current through June 25, 2024
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 from employment (as outlined above), the Division
				will allow the individual a period of up to 45 calendar days from the date of
				notification to pursue one of the following options:
1. If the individual has become employed with
				a new "state mental health system" program, the individual should update
				his/her employment information with the Division by submitting a new
				Verification of Employment Form from the new place of employment.
2. If the individual IS NO LONGER EMPLOYED in
				the "state mental heath system," the individual may request with the Division a
				status change for his/her credential. Status change options include:
a. Request Relinquished Status (available to
				provisional and full certification);
b. Request Extended Status (available only to
				provisional certification);
c.
				Request Inactive Status (available only to full certification); and,
d. Request Retired Status (available only to
				full certification).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 9 - Application Procedures - DMH Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist › Rule 24-3-9.4 - Credential Status Change Requests

Current through June 25, 2024
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 regarding status change requests should contact the Division for
				assistance.
C. Status change
				requests initiated by the credentialed individual are subject to Division of
				PLACE and/or Review Board approval. The Division/Review Board reserves the
				right to deny any submitted status change request.
Section
				  41-4-7
				  of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 9 - Application Procedures - DMH Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist › Rule 24-3-9.5 - Provisional Certification Status Categories

Current through June 25, 2024
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
				forms, fees, changes of information, etc.) and without sanctions will be
				considered to be in Current Status.
2. An individual whose credential is in
				Current Status is able to practice within the scope of practice of this
				credentialing program and the ethical standards/principles.
3. In order to maintain Current Status, a
				PCCSS is expected to notify the Division in writing (or via email) within 14
				working days of a change in vital information such as name, address,
				employment, etc.
4. The name of a
				person whose credential is in Current Status will appear on any list produced
				by the Division if he/she is Current at the time the list is
				produced.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 9 - Application Procedures - DMH Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist › Rule 24-3-9.6 - Full Certification Status Categories

Current through June 25, 2024
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 of
				information, etc.) and without sanctions will be considered to be in Current
				Status.
2. An individual whose
				credential is in Current Status is able to practice within the scope of
				practice of this credentialing program and the ethical
				standards/principles.
3. In order
				to maintain Current Status, a CCSS is expected to notify the Division in
				writing (or via email) within 14 working days of a change in vital information
				such as name, address, employment, etc.
4. The name of a person whose credential is
				in Current Status will appear on any list produced by the Division if he/she is
				Current at the time the list is produced.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 9 - Application Procedures - DMH Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist › Rule 24-3-9.7 - Certification Reinstatement

Current through June 25, 2024
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. Reinstatement of
				certification is determined on a case-by-case basis, at the discretion of the
				Division and the Review Board. Individuals desiring reinstatement should submit
				a written/email request for reinstatement to the Division. The Division will
				subsequently review and present the request to the Review Board. Along with the
				request, the individual must submit a Verification of Employment Form which
				documents current state mental health system employment. If the request for
				reinstatement is subsequently approved, the individual must then submit (by a
				prescribed deadline) the following to the Division in order to finalize
				reinstatement: 1) paying the reinstatement fee, paying past renewal fees
				(including late charges), as determined by the Division or Review Board; and,
				submitting acceptable documentation of continuing education credit as
				determined by the Division or Review Board. Fees are subject to
				change.
C. Individuals interested
				in reinstatement should contact the Division for additional
				information.
D. Reinstatement is
				not available to provisionally-certified individuals.
E. During a renewal year, an individual
				desiring reinstatement must wait six months before applying for
				reinstatement.
F. Beyond three
				years, post-expiration, total reapplication is required.
Section
				  41-4-7
				  of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 9 - Application Procedures - DMH Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist › Rule 24-3-9.8 - Credential Verification and Reporting

Current through June 25, 2024
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. Credential status; and,
7. Whether or not formal disciplinary action
				has been taken against the individual.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 10 - Application Procedures - DMH Community Support Specialist › Rule 24-3-10.1 - PCCSS (Provisional Certification) Application Packet

Current through June 25, 2024
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 manner prescribed by the Mississippi Department of Mental
				Health).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 10 - Application Procedures - DMH Community Support Specialist › Rule 24-3-10.2 - CCSS (Full Certification) Application Packet

Current through June 25, 2024
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,
4. Web-based
				Training Record - A CCSS applicant must include a signed copy of his/her
				web-based training learner transcript in the CCSS application packet.
a. The learner transcript, containing the
				CCSS applicant's original signature, must be signed in
blue
ink,
				attesting to the fact that the entire web-based training component was
				completed by the applicant. The learner transcript must be submitted in the
				appropriate format, as prescribed by the Division.
b. The submitted learner transcript must
				contain the course names and corresponding dates of completion for each course
				in the web-based training component, as well as the total number of course
				hours completed.
c. This
				documentation must be submitted whether the web-based training was completed
				through DMH or through an outside venue. Submission of this information is the
				applicant's responsibility.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 10 - Application Procedures - DMH Community Support Specialist › Rule 24-3-10.3 - Notice of Complaint and Disciplinary Hearing

Current through June 25, 2024
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 days before the date of the disciplinary hearing.
				Notification will be considered to have been given if the notice was personally
				received by the DMH-credentialed individual or if the notice was mailed
				"certified, return receipt requested" to the last known address as listed with
				the Division of PLACE.
C. The
				notice will inform the DMH-credentialed individual of the facts which are the
				basis of the complaint and which are specific enough to enable the credentialed
				individual to defend against the complaints. The notice of the complaint and
				the disciplinary hearing shall also inform the credentialed individual of the
				following:
1) The date, time and location of
				the disciplinary hearing;
2) That
				the DMH-credentialed individual may appear personally at the disciplinary
				hearing and may be represented by counsel;
3) That the DMH-credentialed individual shall
				have the right to produce witnesses and evidence on his/her 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 DMH-credentialed
				individual;
6) That the Review
				Board will, in writing, advise the DMH-credentialed individual of any
				sanction(s) to 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 DMH-credentialed individual.
a.
				The disciplinary hearing will be an informal hearing and will be presided over
				by the Review Board Chairperson.
b.
				The Review Board will provide written notification to the DMH-credentialed
				individual as to any sanction(s) being imposed and the basis for the Review
				Board's action. This notification will be considered to have been given if the
				notice was personally received by the DMH-credentialed individual or if the
				notice was mailed "certified, return receipt requested" to the last known
				address as listed with the Division of PLACE.
c. If disciplinary action is taken against an
				individual, his/her employer (along with any applicable third party) may be
				notified by DMH.
d. All
				disciplinary hearing proceedings are matters of public record and shall be
				preserved pursuant to state law. The final disposition of any disciplinary
				hearing will be recorded in Board minutes.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 10 - Application Procedures - DMH Community Support Specialist › Rule 24-3-10.4 - Sanctions

Current through June 25, 2024
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)
				Issuance of a letter of official reprimand to the DMH-credentialed
				individual;
2) Refusal to renew a
				certificate;
3) Restriction or
				limitation of the individual's scope of practice;
4) Suspension of the certificate for any
				period of time;
5) Revocation of
				the certificate;
6) Approval of the
				individual's request for surrender of professional credential;
				and/or,
7) Assessment of reasonable
				costs for inquiries, disciplinary hearing(s) and/or complaint
				resolution.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 10 - Application Procedures - DMH Community Support Specialist › Rule 24-3-10.5 - Disciplinary Status Categories

Current through June 25, 2024
Disciplinary status categories are applicable to individuals
				  holding any level of credentialing available through the DMH Community Support
				  Specialist Certification Program.
A.
				Limited
1) The Review Board, as a result of
				disciplinary action as defined in this chapter, may choose to restrict or limit
				a certified individual's practice.
2) To return to Current Status, an individual
				in Limited Status would be required to meet all requirements as determined to
				be necessary by the Review Board and/or DMH Executive Director.
a. Suspended
i. The Review Board, as a result of
				disciplinary action as defined in this chapter, may choose to invalidate an
				individual's certification for any period of time.
1) The individual's certificate shall be
				turned over to the Division for the period of suspension.
2) To return to Current Status, an individual
				in Suspended Status would be required to meet all requirements as determined to
				be necessary by the Review Board and/or DMH Executive Director.
2. An individual's certification may also be
				suspended due to noncompliance with the CE renewal requirement, as determined
				by the audit process described in Chapter Seven.
a. Surrendered
1) The Review Board, as a result of
				disciplinary action as defined in this chapter, may choose to request the
				surrender of an individual's certificate.
2) In addition, the certified individual may
				request Surrendered Status. However, the certified individual's request for
				Surrendered Status is subject to the approval of the Review Board and/or DMH
				Executive Director.
3) The
				surrendered certificate shall be turned over to the Division.
4) To return to Current Status, an individual
				in Surrendered Status would be required to meet all requirements as determined
				to be necessary by the Review Board and/or DMH Executive Director.
a. Revoked
1. The Review Board, as a result of
				disciplinary action as defined in this chapter, may revoke an individual's
				certification.
2. Once professional
				certification is revoked, the individual must return his/her certificate to the
				Division.
3. Following the period
				of revocation established by the Review Board, the individual may reapply for
				certification by repeating the application process, meeting all current
				professional certification requirements, in addition to any additional
				requirements determined to be necessary by the Review Board and/or DMH
				Executive Director.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 10 - Application Procedures - DMH Community Support Specialist › Rule 24-3-10.6 - Disciplinary Appeal

Current through June 25, 2024
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 the written notice of appeal within 15 calendar days of
				the mailing of the written notification of the Review Board's action.
C. The DMH Executive Director will review the
				DMH-credentialed individual's case and notify the credentialed individual of
				the results of this review within 30 days.
D. A DMH-credentialed individual aggrieved by
				the DMH Executive Director's decision regarding the appeal may then appeal to
				the State Board of Mental Health. Appeals to the State Board of Mental Health
				must be made within 30 calendar days of the mailing of the DMH Executive
				Director's final decision; the appeal must be made and conducted in accordance
				with established Board policy.
E.
				All submitted appeals must be clearly marked "Notice of Appeal" in bold-faced
				type, specifically stating that the notice is an appeal.
Section
				  41-4-7
				  of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 11 - Application Procedures - DMH Licensed Administrator › Rule 24-3-11.1 - LA (Program Participant) Application Packet

Current through June 25, 2024
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 Form;
3. LA Verification of Work Experience Form;
4. Three Letters of Support;
5. Official Transcript; and,
6. Application Fee - $75.00 fee
				(submitted in a manner prescribed by the Mississippi Department of Mental
				Health).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 11 - Application Procedures - DMH Licensed Administrator › Rule 24-3-11.2 - LA (Licensure) Application Packet

Current through June 25, 2024
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
				sponsorship designation);
2. LA
				Verification of Employment Form;
3. Independent Study and Training Requirement
				Documentation:
a. If the applicant completed
				Independent Study and Training Requirement
Option One
:
i. Copy of CPM Certificate; and,
ii. Copy of Focus Certificate.
b. If the applicant completed
				Independent Study and Training Requirement
Option Two:
i. Copy of CPM Certificate
ii.
The Division maintains a copy of
				DMH Licensed Administrator Program Examination completion records; the
				applicant does not have to submit a copy of this information.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 12 - Application Procedures - DMH Addictions Therapist › Rule 24-3-12.1 - PCAT (Provisional Certification) Application Packet

Current through June 25, 2024
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 manner prescribed by the Mississippi Department of Mental
				Health)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 3 - Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) Professional Credentialing Rules and Requirements › Chapter 12 - Application Procedures - DMH Addictions Therapist › Rule 24-3-12.2 - CAT (Full Certification) Application Packet

Current through June 25, 2024
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. DMH
				Addictions Therapist Examination Documentation: The Division of PLACE maintains
				examination score reports; therefore, there is no reporting requirement for
				successful completion of the DMH Addictions Therapist Examination. As
				appropriate, however, an applicant should designate in the appropriate space on
				the application form that he/she has successfully completed the examination
				requirement.