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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 4 - Application Procedure for Professional Certification/Licensure › Section 24-7-4-1 - General Guidelines

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Application
				Process
(1) Applicants should read all
				directions and application materials before beginning the application process,
				as the required Application Fee is nonrefundable.
(2) Beginning and after July 1, 1998, an
				individual wishing to submit an application for entrance into the DMH Mental
				Retardation Therapist Program will be expected to submit an initial application
				for provisional certification (PCMRT) and to meet all current requirements of
				the program. For more information on the now-expired grandfathering provision,
				see Chapter 4, Section 7, p. 28.
(3) Upon completion of all requirements of
				the Provisional Certification Period, a provisional certificant is expected to
				submit an upgrade application for either full certification (CMRT) or licensure
				(LCMRT), whichever is appropriate. For more information on applying to upgrade
				to full certification or licensure, see Chapter 4, Section 3 and Section 4, pp.
				24-26.
(4) All application
				materials must be submitted together in one application packet. As noted in
				Chapter 4, Section 1, D., (2), p. 20, the Official Transcript(s) is the only
				item which may be submitted separately from the application packet.
(5) An individual may apply for more than one
				DMH professional certification/ licensure (Mental Retardation, Mental Health,
				etc.); however, each application should be submitted separately, including
				separate Official Transcripts, Verification of Experience Forms, payment of
				Application Fees, etc.
(6) The
				responsibility for submitting a complete application, including all required
				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.
(7) Once submitted, all
				application materials become the property of the Division. Application
				materials will not be returned to the applicant for any reason.
(8) Incomplete initial applications for
				provisional certification (PCMRT) are maintained on file for two years from the
				date of receipt, after which time they are destroyed.
(9) Individuals upgrading from provisional
				certification (PCMRT) to either full certification (CMRT) or licensure (LCMRT)
				are expected to complete the upgrade process as soon as possible. Incomplete
				upgrade applications of this type will be maintained on a schedule determined
				by the Division.
(10) Individuals
				upgrading from certification (CMRT) to licensure (LCMRT) are expected to
				successfully complete the process by the end of the Certification/ Licensure
				Period. Individuals holding CMRT who have not successfully completed the
				upgrade process by the end of the Certification/Licensure Period are expected
				to renew their certification in a timely manner.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 4 - Application Procedure for Professional Certification/Licensure › Section 24-7-4-2 - Initial Application for Provisionally Certified Mental Retardation Therapist (PCMRT)

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Application
				Packet
Upon reading the requirements for professional credentialing
				  in Chapter 3, Section 2, pp. 8-10, and making a decision to apply for
				  Provisionally Certified Mental Retardation Therapist (PCMRT), an individual
				  shall submit to the Division an application packet containing the forms/
				  materials listed below. These forms verify the provisional certification
				  requirements listed in Chapter 3, Section 2, pp. 8-10.
(1) Application: A completed, notarized
				Application Form;
(2) Employment: A
				completed Verification of Employment Form from the applicant's current place of
				employment meeting the employment requirement listed in Chapter 3, Section 2,
				C., (1), p. 9;
(3) Education: An
				Official Transcript(s) meeting the educational requirements listed in Chapter
				3, Section 2, C., (2), p. 9;
(4)
				Experience: A completed Verification of Experience Form(s) meeting the
				experience requirements listed in Chapter 3, Section 2, C., (3), p. 9;
				and,
(5) Application Fee: A
				nonrefundable $75.00 check or money order made payable to the Mississippi
				Department of Mental Health. See Chapter 6, Section 1, A., p. 36 for more
				information on the Application Fee.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 4 - Application Procedure for Professional Certification/Licensure › Section 24-7-4-3 - Upgrade Application for Certified Mental Retardation Therapist (CMRT)

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Application Packet
Upon reading the requirements for professional, credentialing
				  in Chapter 3, Section 3, pp. 10-11 and making a decision to upgrade to
				  Certified Mental Retardation Therapist (CMRT), an individual shall submit to
				  the Division an upgrade application packet containing the forms/materials
				  listed below. These forms verify the certification requirements listed in
				  Chapter 3, Section 3, pp. 10-11.
(1)
				Application: A completed, notarized Upgrade Application Form;
(2) Employment: A completed Upgrade
				Verification of Employment Form from the applicant's current place of
				employment meeting the employment requirement listed in Chapter 3, Section 3,
				B., (1), p. 10;
(3) Education: An
				Official Transcript(s) meeting the educational requirements listed in Chapter
				3, Section 3, B., (2), pp.10-11.
If the educational requirement for CMRT is met by the
				  Official Transcript already on file with the individual's initial application
				  for PCMRT, then no further documentation is necessary.
(4) Experience: A completed Upgrade
				Verification of Experience Form(s) meeting the experience requirements listed
				in Chapter 3, Section 3, B., (3), p. 11.
However, if any of the experience requirement for CMRT is met
				  by the Verification of Experience Form(s) already submitted with the
				  individual's initial application for PCMRT, then only the balance necessary to
				  meet CMRT experience requirements should be submitted.
(5) Ongoing Inservice/Training: A completed
				Upgrade Verification of Inservice/Training Form(s) verifying required
				inservice/training obtained during the Provisional Certification Period as
				indicated in Chapter 3, Section 2, E., (2), pp. 9-10; and,
(6) MR-CTP: While successful completion of
				the MR-CTP is required for a provisional certificant to upgrade, there is no
				reporting requirement for the upgrade applicant. See Chapter 4, Section 1, 1,
				p.23 for more information on documenting participation in the MR-CTP.
(7) Application Fee: A nonrefundable $75.00
				check or money order made payable to the Mississippi Department of Mental
				Health. See Chapter 6, Section 1, A., p. 36 for more information on the
				Application Fee.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 4 - Application Procedure for Professional Certification/Licensure › Section 24-7-4-4 - Upgrade Application for Licensed Clinical Mental Retardation Therapist (LCMRT)

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Application
				Packet
Upon reading the requirements for professional credentialing
				  in Chapter 3, Section 4, pp. 11-12 and making a decision to upgrade to Licensed
				  Clinical Mental Retardation Therapist (LCMRT), an individual shall submit to
				  the Division an upgrade application packet containing the forms/materials
				  listed below. These forms verify the provisional certification requirements
				  listed in Chapter 3, Section 4, pp.11-12.
(1) Application: A completed, notarized
				Upgrade Application Form;
(2)
				Employment: A completed Upgrade Verification of Employment Form from the
				applicant's current place of employment meeting the employment requirement
				listed in Chapter 3, Section 4, B., (1), p. 11;
(3) Education: An Official Transcript(s)
				meeting the educational requirements listed in Chapter 3, Section 4, B., (2),
				p. 11.
However, if the educational requirement for LCMRT is met by
				  the Official Transcript already on file with the individual's initial
				  application for PCMRT or upgrade application for CMRT, then no further
				  documentation is necessary.
(4) Experience: A completed Upgrade
				Verification of Experience Form(s) meeting the experience requirements listed
				in Chapter 3, Section 4, B., (3), p. 11.
However, if any of the experience requirement for LCMRT is
				  met by the Verification of Experience Form(s) already submitted with the
				  individual's initial application for PCMRT or upgrade application for CMRT,
				  then only the balance necessary to meet LCMRT experience requirements should be
				  submitted.
(5) Ongoing
				Inservice/Training:
If upgrading from PCMRT to LCMRT, a completed Verification of
				  Inservice/Training Form(s) verifying required inservice/training obtained
				  during the individual's Provisional Certification Period as indicated in
				  Chapter 3, Section 2, E., (2), pp. 9-10; and,
If upgrading from CMRT to LCMRT, a completed Verification of
				  Inservice/Training Form(s) verifying required inservice/training obtained
				  during the current two-year Certification/Licensure Period as indicated in
				  Chapter 3, Section 4, B., (4), pp. 11-12.
(6) MR-CTP: While successful completion of
				the MR-CTP is required for a provisional certificant to upgrade, there is no
				reporting requirement for the upgrade applicant. See Chapter 4, Section 1, I.,
				p. 23 for more information on documenting participation in the
				MR-CTP.
(7) Application Fee: A
				nonrefundable $75.00 check or money order made payable to the Mississippi
				Department of Mental Health. See Chapter 6, Section 1, A., p. 36 for more
				information on the Application Fee.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 4 - Application Procedure for Professional Certification/Licensure › Section 24-7-4-5 - Verification of Background Check

Current through June 25, 2024
A. As part of the
				application (Verification of Employment Form), Personnel Officers will be
				required to indicate whether or not background checks have been conducted for
				each applicant, as appropriate to the applicant's position and professional
				responsibilities.
B. With specific
				areas of interest being conviction of a crime or conviction of a felony
				relating to the abuse or mistreatment of other individuals, the verification of
				background checks should include:
(1)
				Convictions under the Vulnerable Adults Act;
(2) Child Abuse Registry;
(3) Sex Offense Record;
(4) Criminal Record;
(5) Motor Vehicle Registry; and,
(6) Others, as appropriate to the applicant's
				position and professional responsibilities.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 4 - Application Procedure for Professional Certification/Licensure › Section 24-7-4-6 - Terms of Certificate Issuance

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Application
				Review
(1) The Division reviews all initial
				and upgrade application materials for completeness. 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
				initial and upgrade applications and makes recommendations regarding the
				issuance of professional certification or licensure, 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 applicant will be notified in writing of the
				status of his/her application.
(4)
				After approval, each applicant will be awarded a certificate attesting to the
				appropriate title. See Chapter 4, Section 6, B., p. 27 and Chapter 7, Section
				3, p. 42 for more information regarding professional titles.
(5) Charges for the certificate are included
				in the Application Fee.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 4 - Application Procedure for Professional Certification/Licensure › Section 24-7-4-7 - Grandfathering Provision

Current through June 25, 2024
A. The
				grandfathering period for the Mental Retardation Therapist program was from
				July 1, 1997 - June 30, 1998. Grandfathering provisions are no longer
				available.
B. Individuals who
				obtained a professional credential through the Mental Retardation Therapist
				program during the grandfathering period are considered to be Charter Members
				of the program. As long as a Charter Member's credential remains in Current,
				Extended, Inactive or Retired status (See Chapter 3, Section 7, pp. 15 18),
				he/she will maintain Charter Member designation. A Charter Member may lose
				his/her Charter Member designation and his/her grandfathering privileges as a
				result of allowing his/her credential to lapse, disciplinary action
				etc.
C. An individual who earned a
				professional credential within the DMH Mental Retardation Therapist program
				during the grandfathering period may upgrade to another level credential within
				the program at any time and maintain his/her grandfathering privileges. Such an
				individual must be in Current status at the time of upgrade.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 4 - Application Procedure for Professional Certification/Licensure › Section 24-7-4-8 - 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 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 5 - Renewal of Professional Certification/Licensure › Section 24-7-5-1 - Renewal Requirements

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Required
				Biennially
Individuals holding full certification (CMRT) or licensure
				  (LCMRT) are required to renew their professional credential every two (2) years
				  on a certification/licensure schedule established by the Division.
(1) The Mental Retardation Therapist Program
				is organized by two-year Certification/Licensure Periods. The first two-year
				Certification/Licensure Period was July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1999.
				Subsequent periods will be every two years such as follows:
Certification/Licensure Periods
2nd Period: July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2001
3rd Period: July 1, 2001- June 30, 2003
4th Period: July 1, 2003- July 30, 2005
5th Period: July 1, 2005- June 30, 2007
(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, 1999; subsequent deadlines
				for renewal will be every other year, such as June 30, 2001, June 30, 2003,
				June 30, 2005, June 30, 2007, 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 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 5 - Renewal of Professional Certification/Licensure › Section 24-7-5-2 - 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 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 5 - Renewal of Professional Certification/Licensure › Section 24-7-5-3 - 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.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 5 - Renewal of Professional Certification/Licensure › Section 24-7-5-4 - 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/) material(s)/fee(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 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 5 - Renewal of Professional Certification/Licensure › Section 24-7-5-5 - 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.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 5 - Renewal of Professional Certification/Licensure › Section 24-7-5-6 - 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 Retardation 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 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 5 - Renewal of Professional Certification/Licensure › Section 24-7-5-7 - 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 1, C., p. 7 who is responsible for maintaining staff
				development records and verifying ongoing inservice/training for both upgrade
				and renewal applicants.
B. More
				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 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 6 - Fees › Section 24-7-6-2 - 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 (CMRT) or licensure (LCMRT) 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 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 6 - Fees › Section 24-7-6-3 - Mental Retardation 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 (PCMRT), 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 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 6 - Fees › Section 24-7-6-4 - 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 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 6 - Fees › Section 24-7-6-5 - 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 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 6 - Fees › Section 24-7-6-6 - 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 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 7 - Professional Responsibilities › Section 24-7-7-1 - Scope of Practice

Current through June 25, 2024
A. Provisionally
				Certified Mental Retardation Therapists, Certified Mental Retardation
				Therapists; and Licensed Clinical Mental Retardation Therapists are
				certified/licensed to provide services involving the application of the
				principles, methods, and procedures of mental retardation 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 in Chapter 8, Section 4, p. 46 of these
				regulations.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 7 - Professional Responsibilities › Section 24-7-7-3 - 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
				Retardation Therapist" or the abbreviation "PCMRT";
(2) "Certified Mental Retardation Therapist"
				or the abbreviation "CMRT"; and,
(3) "Licensed Clinical Mental Retardation
				Therapist" or the abbreviation "LCMRT."
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 24 - Mental Health › Part 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 7 - Professional Responsibilities › Section 24-7-7-4 - 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 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 7 - Professional Responsibilities › Section 24-7-7-5 - 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 PCMRTs) or Inactive status (for CMRTs/LCMRTs). 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 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 7 - Professional Responsibilities › Section 24-7-7-6 - 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 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 8 - Complaints, Disciplinary Hearings, Sanctions, Disciplinary Appeal › Section 24-7-8-2 - 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 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 8 - Complaints, Disciplinary Hearings, Sanctions, Disciplinary Appeal › Section 24-7-8-3 - 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 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 8 - Complaints, Disciplinary Hearings, Sanctions, Disciplinary Appeal › Section 24-7-8-4 - 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 7 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program › Chapter 8 - Complaints, Disciplinary Hearings, Sanctions, Disciplinary Appeal › Section 24-7-8-5 - 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 8 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Licensed DMH Administrator Program › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 24-8-1-1 - Statutory Authority

Current through June 25, 2024
Statutory Authority for the certification of Case Managers
				  was granted in 1996 by the State Legislature. Section
				  41-4-7
				  of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated was amended to include a provision
				  authorizing the State Board of Mental Health to certify /license case managers,
				  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 8 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Licensed DMH Administrator Program › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 24-8-1-2 - 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 8 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Licensed DMH Administrator Program › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 24-8-1-3 - 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 8 - Rules, Regulations and Application Guidelines for the Licensed DMH Administrator Program › Chapter 1 - General Provisions › Section 24-8-1-4 - Purpose

Current through June 25, 2024
A. The purpose of these rules shall be to
				develop procedures and establish requirements for:
(1) Establishment of an advisory Professional
				Licensure and Certification Review Board, selection of Review Board members,
				establishment of rules and procedures for Review Board meetings;
(2) Standards and qualifications requisite in
				the issuance of professional licensure as a Mental Health/Mental Retardation
				Administrator;
(3) Evaluation of
				qualifications of individuals applying for this professional
				licensure;
(4) Issuance and renewal
				of this professional licensure to qualified persons;
(5) Setting fees necessary for the
				administration of this professional licensure program; and,
(6) Establishing criteria for disciplinary
				actions against Licensees.