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 18 - Professional Responsibilities
Rule 24-3-18.12 - Certification/Licensure Reinstatement

A. An individual whose full certification/licensure (CMHT/LCMHT, CIDDT/LCIDDT, CAT/LCAT, CCSS/CCSS-II and LA) 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/licensure.

B. Reinstatement of certification/licensure 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:

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.