24 Miss. Code. R. 3-1.2 - About DMH Professional Credentials

A. DMH professional credentials are designed primarily for individuals who are not already professionally credentialed and who are employed in Mississippi's state mental health system.

B. Employment in Mississippi's "state mental health system," as defined in this document, is a mandatory requirement to apply for and hold a DMH professional credential.

C. DMH professional credentials are designed to promote the provision of quality services in Mississippi's "state mental health system."

D. Full certification/licensure attests to an individual's:

1. Educational background;

2. Relevant work experience;

3. Demonstration of mastery of basic knowledge, respective to professional credentialing program, pertinent to state mental health system service provision;

4. Continued participation in relevant educational activities, through the continuing education (CE) renewal requirement; and,

5. Agreement to adhere to the DMH Principles of Ethical and Professional Conduct.

Notes

24 Miss. Code. R. 3-1.2

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

Amended 5/1/2017