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 7 - DMH Addictions Therapist Credentialing Program - Certification Requirements
Rule 24-3-7.7 - Certificate Renewal

A. Each individual who successfully renews his/her Current CCSS/CCSS-II credential may continue to use the appropriate professional title and practice as such for the next four-year certification period.

B. Each individual who successfully renews his/her Inactive CCSS/CCSS-II credential may continue to use the appropriate professional title; however, he/she must not practice as a DMH Certified Community Support Specialist during the next four-year certification period (until he/she returns to Current Status).

C. The terms of administrative appeal are applicable to the renewal process.