DMH Professional Credentialing Programs

DMH Professional Credentialing Programs The Mississippi Department of Mental Health has five (5) DMH professional credentialing programs available through the DMH Division of Professional Licensure and Certification (PLACE) and one (1) professional credentialing program through the DMH Division of Peer Recovery and Support: A. DMH Mental Health Therapist Program B. DMH Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist Program Prior to October 1, 2008, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health’s “DMH Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Therapist” professional credentialing program was known as the DMH “Mental Retardation Therapist” professional credentialing program. C. DMH Community Support Specialist Program Prior to January 1, 2013, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health’s “DMH Community Support Specialist” professional credentialing program was known as the “DMH Case Management Professional” professional credentialing program. D. DMH Licensed Administrator Program Prior to October 1, 2008, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health’s “DMH Licensed Administrator” professional credentialing program was known as the DMH “Licensed Mental Health/Mental Retardation Administrator” professional credentialing program. From October 1, 2008, to April 30, 2017, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health’s “DMH Licensed Administrator” professional credentialing program was known as the DMH “Licensed DMH Administrator” professional credentialing program. E. DMH Substance Use Therapist Program Prior to January 1, 2012, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health’s “DMH Substance Use Therapist” professional credentialing program was known as the DMH “Addiction Counselor” professional credentialing program. From January 1, 2012, to July 1,2026, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health’s “DMH Substance Use Therapist” professional credentialing program was known as the DMH “Addictions Therapist” professional credentialing program. F. DMH Peer Support Specialist Program