Rule 24-3-1.3 - State Mental Health SystemA.DMH professional credentials are valid only in Mississippi's "state mental health system."B.For the purposes of DMH professional credentialing, the "state mental health system" is defined as programs which are certified, funded and/or operated/administered by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (and also as outlined and defined in Section 41-4-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated).C.Only individuals currently employed in the "state mental health system," as defined in this document (above), are eligible to apply for and hold a DMH professional credential.Section 41-4-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated