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 14 - Certification Phases
Rule 24-3-14.2 - Certification Phase

Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 24-3-14.2

Current through September 24, 2024

A. Provisional Certification (PCMHT, PCIDDT, PCAT, PCCSS)

1. Once credentialed, the provisionally-certified individual (PCMHT, PCIDDT, PCAT, PCCSS) will receive a credential award letter, followed by a temporary, provisional certificate. The credential award letter will outline:
a. The length of Provisional Certification, including the provisional certification expiration date; provisional certification is not renewable.

b. The requirements the provisionally-certified individual (PCMHT, PCIDDT, PCAT, PCCSS) must complete in order to upgrade to full certification.

2. Individuals who have been awarded provisional certification are expected to abide by the professional responsibility provisions in Chapter Eighteen.

B. Full Certification/Licensure (CMHT, CIDDT, CAT, CCSS, LA)

1. Once credentialed, the fully-certified/licensed individual (CMHT, CIDDT, CAT, CCSS, LA) will receive a credential award letter, followed by a full certificate/license. The credential award letter will outline:
a. The length of certification/licensure, including the certificate/license expiration date; the expiration date is made to coincide with the respective credentialing program's renewal deadline. Fully certified/licensed individuals renew every two years by the corresponding credentialing program renewal deadline. Full certification/licensure timelines are addressed in Chapter Fifteen.

b. Renewal requirements are outlined in Chapter Sixteen.

2. Individuals who have been awarded full certification/licensure are expected to abide by the professional responsibility provisions in Chapter Eighteen.

Section 41-4-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated

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