Rule 24-3-10.5 - Disciplinary Status CategoriesDisciplinary status categories are applicable to individuals holding any level of credentialing available through the DMH Community Support Specialist Certification Program.
A. Limited1) The Review Board, as a result of disciplinary action as defined in this chapter, may choose to restrict or limit a certified individual's practice.2) To return to Current Status, an individual in Limited Status would be required to meet all requirements as determined to be necessary by the Review Board and/or DMH Executive Director. a. Suspended i. The Review Board, as a result of disciplinary action as defined in this chapter, may choose to invalidate an individual's certification for any period of time. 1) The individual's certificate shall be turned over to the Division for the period of suspension.2) To return to Current Status, an individual in Suspended Status would be required to meet all requirements as determined to be necessary by the Review Board and/or DMH Executive Director. 2. An individual's certification may also be suspended due to noncompliance with the CE renewal requirement, as determined by the audit process described in Chapter Seven.a. Surrendered 1) The Review Board, as a result of disciplinary action as defined in this chapter, may choose to request the surrender of an individual's certificate.2) In addition, the certified individual may request Surrendered Status. However, the certified individual's request for Surrendered Status is subject to the approval of the Review Board and/or DMH Executive Director.3) The surrendered certificate shall be turned over to the Division.4) To return to Current Status, an individual in Surrendered Status would be required to meet all requirements as determined to be necessary by the Review Board and/or DMH Executive Director.a. Revoked 1. The Review Board, as a result of disciplinary action as defined in this chapter, may revoke an individual's certification.2. Once professional certification is revoked, the individual must return his/her certificate to the Division.3. Following the period of revocation established by the Review Board, the individual may reapply for certification by repeating the application process, meeting all current professional certification requirements, in addition to any additional requirements determined to be necessary by the Review Board and/or DMH Executive Director.Section 41-4-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated