Miss. Code § 9-27-9

Current through 6/1/2024
Section 9-27-9 - Mental health treatment court services; certification of inpatient treatment
(1) Any mental and behavioral health treatment provider directly administering services to a participant shall be licensed by the appropriate state licensing board or hold a current and valid certification by the State Department of Mental Health or other appropriate state agency.
(2) A mental health treatment court shall provide either directly or through referrals, a range of services, including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Screenings using a valid and reliable screening tool effective for identifying individuals with mental and behavioral health issues for eligibility and appropriate services;
(b) Clinical assessment;
(c) Referral to appropriate level of treatment services;
(d) Counseling and treatment for co-occurring substance use disorders;
(e) Employment Services;
(f) Education and/or vocational services; and
(g) Community service coordination, care and support.

Miss. Code § 9-27-9

Amended by Laws, 2023, ch. 356, HB 1218,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2023.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 466, HB 1352,§ 18, eff. 7/1/2019.
Added by Laws, 2017, ch. 416, HB 1089, 5, eff. 4/11/2017.