Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 24 - Mental Health
Part 2 - Operational Standards for Mental Health, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Community Service Providers
Chapter 11 - Human Resources
Rule 24-2-11.6 - Qualifications for Programs of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT)

Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 24-2-11.6

Current through September 24, 2024

A. Team Leader: The team leader must have at least a Master's degree in nursing, social work, psychiatric rehabilitation or psychology, or is a psychiatrist. The team leader must be professionally licensed or have a DMH credential as a Certified Mental Health Therapist.

B. Psychiatrist/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner: A psychiatrist/psychiatric nurse practitioner, who work on a full-time or part-time basis, must meet applicable licensure requirements of state boards.

C. Registered Nurse: The registered nurse must be licensed and in good standing with the MS Board of Nursing.

D. Master's Level Mental Health Professionals: Mental health professionals have:

1) professional degrees in one (1) of the core mental health disciplines;

2) clinical training including internships and other supervised practical experiences in a clinical or rehabilitation setting; and,

3) clinical work experience with people with severe and persistent mental illness. They are licensed or certified and operate under the code of ethics of their professions. Mental health professionals include people with Master's or Doctoral degrees in nursing, social work, rehabilitation counseling, or psychology; Diploma, Associate, and Bachelor's degree nurses (i.e., registered nurse); and, registered occupational therapists.

E. Substance Use Disorders Specialist: A mental health professional with training and experience in substance use disorders assessment and treatment.

F. Employment Specialist: A mental health professional with training and experience in rehabilitation counseling.

G. Peer Support Specialist Professional (CPSSP): At least one (1) full-time equivalent Certified Peer Support Specialist Professional. The Peer Support Specialist Professional must be a fully integrated team member who provides expertise about the recovery process and promotes the self-determination and shared decision-making abilities of the person receiving services.

H. Remaining Clinical Personnel: The remaining clinical personnel may be Bachelor's level and paraprofessional mental health workers. A Bachelor's level mental health worker has a Bachelor's degree in social work or a behavioral science and work experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illness. A paraprofessional mental health worker may have a Bachelor's degree in a field other than behavioral sciences or have a high school diploma and work experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illness or with people with similar human service needs. These paraprofessionals may have related training (e.g., certified occupational therapy assistant, home health care aide) or work experience (e.g., teaching) and life experience.

I. Service Assistant: Assistants must have at least a high school diploma or a GED and be at least twenty-one (21) years old.

Section 41-4-7 of the Mississippi Code, 1972, as Amended

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