24 Miss. Code. R. 3-18.4 - Scope of Practice - DMH Licensed Administrators
A. DMH
professional credentials are valid only in Mississippi's "state mental health
system." DMH Licensed Administrators may only use their credential title if
actively employed in the state mental health system (or in Inactive
Status).
B. DMH Licensed
Administrators (LAs) are licensed to oversee/supervise/administer the provision
of services (involving the application of the principles, methods and
procedures of behavioral health/intellectual disabilities/developmental
disabilities service provision) within Mississippi's "state mental health
system."
C. The scope and type of
oversight/supervision/administration of behavioral health/intellectual
disabilities/developmental disabilities services provided by DMH Licensed
Administrators (LAs) as well as the principles, methods and procedures of
behavioral health/intellectual disabilities/developmental disabilities
oversight/supervision/administration and/or service provision are expected to
be consistent with and in compliance with the DMH Operational Standards
for Mental Health, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use
Disorders Community Service Providers as well as any other applicable
rules and regulations.
D. DMH
Licensed Administrators should only practice within the boundaries of their
education, training, supervised or other relevant professional experience, and
credential(s) held.
E. DMH
Licensed Administrator licensure does not qualify an individual to provide
services outside this scope of practice or in private practice.
F. Practicing beyond the scope of practice
may lead to sanctions as described in Chapter Nineteen.
G. A person issued a certificate/license by
the Mississippi Department of Mental Health may use the title appropriate to
his/her category of professional certification/licensure while in the employ of
a state mental health system program (or while in Inactive
Status).
H. Professional
identification is directly affected by employment. DMH-credentialed individuals
who experience a change in or separation from state mental health system
employment are expected to follow the relevant guidelines below.
Notes
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