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 24-2-11.7 - Qualifications for Intensive Community Outreach and Recovery Team (I-CORT)

A. Team Leader: The team leader must have a Master's degree in a mental health or related field and (1) a professional license or (2) or a DMH credential as a Certified Mental Health Therapist.

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

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

D. Part-time Clerical Employees: Must have a high school diploma or a GED and must be twenty-one (21) years of age.

E. Part-time Community Support Specialist: The Community Support Specialist must have a Bachelor's degree in a mental health or related field and be a DMH Certified Community Support Specialist.