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 6 - DMH Licensed Administrator (LA) Credentialing Program - Program Participant Phase (not licensure) and Licensure Requirements
Rule 24-3-6.2 - Progression from Participant Phase to Licensure

A. Once an individual is admitted into the DMH Licensed Administrator Program as a "Program Participant," he/she obtains licensure as a "DMH Licensed Administrator" by successfully completing the DMH Licensed Administrator Independent Study and Training (IST) requirement.

B. The DMH Licensed Administrator Independent Study and Training (IST) requirement is outlined in the "DMH Licensed Administrator Requirements - Categories and Descriptions" section of this chapter.

C. A DMH Licensed Administrator Program Participant is allowed up to two years (24 consecutive months) from the date of admission into the DMH Licensed Administrator Program as a "Program Participant" to complete the DMH Licensed Administrator Independent Study and Training (IST) requirement in order to obtain licensure. The date of admission into the program is considered Day One.

D. Individuals designated as DMH Licensed Administrator "Program Participants" DO NOT hold the "DMH Licensed Administrator" professional credential.