New Mexico Administrative Code

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November 9, 1996, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 9 is to outline standards in order to preserve integrity and ethical principles of professionals serving the public in the speech-language pathology audiology and/or hearing aid dispensing fields.

[RESERVED]

A. The purpose of the Code of Ethics is to preserve high standards of integrity and ethical principles in the discharge of obligations to the public by the professions of speech-language pathologists, audiologists and hearing aid dispensers. Every individual who practices as a li…

Regulation and Licensing Department Counseling and Therapy Practice Board

A quorum of the board is four members. A quorum is necessary to conduct official business.

If it is difficult or impossible for a member of the board to attend a meeting in person, the member may participate virtually (e.g. via telephone, computer link or other electronic devises). Each member participating in this manner shall be identified before speaking, all partic…

The board shall meet at least once a year and as often as necessary. Meetings may be convened at the call of the chair, or upon written request of three board members.

The board chair may appoint at least one and no more than five additional members to the following standards committees: Clinical mental health counselors, professional mental health counselors, marriage and family therapy, art therapy, and substance abuse. The board member repre…

Except as provided herein and except as otherwise provided by law, all applications, pleadings, petitions and motions are matters of public record as of the time of filing with the board.

The board operates in compliance with the Inspection of Public Records Act, Sections 14-2-1 through 14-2-12, NMSA 1978. The board administrator is the custodian of the board's records. Individuals may make oral or written request to inspect the public records of the board. A requ…

All written and oral communication provided to the board or data and information acquired by the board, relating to actual or potential discipline shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed except: A. as necessary to carry out the board's functions; B. as needed for judicia…

All name changes and address changes must be submitted to the board in writing or by e-mail.

A. Convictions for any of the following offenses, or their equivalents in any other jurisdiction, are disqualifying criminal convictions that may disqualify an applicant from receiving or retaining a license issued by the board: (1) physical harm to another; (2) sexual harm to an…

All professional clinical mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, professional art therapists, professional mental health counselors, and licensed mental health counselors, licensed associate marriage and family therapists, alcohol and drug abuse counselors, alc…

These parts are promulgated pursuant to the Counselor and Therapist Practice Act, Section 61-9A-1 through 61-9A-30 NMSA 1978.

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November 28, 2021, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 1 is to define terms relevant to applications, licensing, administrations and enforcement of the Counseling and Therapy Practice Act.

A. AATA means the American art therapy association. B. AAMFT means the American association for marriage and family therapy. C. Accredited institution means a university or college accredited by a regional accrediting agency of institutions of higher education such as those liste…

A valid license must be displayed and must be visible to the public in the primary place of employment or business of the counselor or therapist. The license number and license designation shall appear with the contact information on the counselor's or therapist's web page if a w…

The board shall annually elect, by majority vote of the members present, the following officers: Chairperson and vice chairperson. Officers will serve a one-year term of office. A vacancy that occurs in any office shall be filled by a majority vote of the board members present, a…

Regulation and Licensing Department Counseling and Therapy Practice Board

A. A completed application as specified in 16.27.3.8 NMAC. B. Verification (attachment A) that the applicant holds a license or certification that is current and in good standing, issued by another jurisdiction, including a branch of the armed forces of the United States, that me…

All individuals applying for licensure by examination as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor.

These parts are promulgated pursuant to the Counselor and Therapist Practice Act, Sections 61-9A-1, 61-9A-3, 61-9A-5, 61-9A-9, 61-9A-14.2, 61-9A-15, 61-9A-23, and 61-9A-24 NMSA 1978 and the Uniform Licensing Act, Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

November 28, 2021, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 11 is to state the minimum requirements for licensure with examination as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor and list the documentation required for application effective July 1, 2003.

A. No supervision is required to practice with a LADAC independent license. The board strongly recommends that all independently licensed counselors and therapists have an ongoing consultation or peer review process in place. Effective July 1, 2007, the independent alcohol and dr…

An alcohol and drug abuse counselor (LADAC) must possess the following qualifications and provide the required documentation with the application. A. Age requirement: Be at least 21 years of age. B. Applicant must sign a statement provided in the application indicating the applic…

Regulation and Licensing Department Counseling and Therapy Practice Board

All individuals applying for licensure as a substance abuse associate.

These parts are promulgated pursuant to the Counselor and Therapist Practice Act, Sections 61-9A-1, 61-9A-3, 61-9A-5, 61-9A-9, 61-9A-14.1, 61-9A-15, 61-9A-23, and 61-9A-24 NMSA 1978 and the Uniform Licensing Act, Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

June 15, 2001 unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 13 is to state the minimum requirements for licensure as a substance abuse associate and list the documentation required for application effective July 1, 2005.

[Reserved]

A. Supervision received for substance abuse associate must be provided by a licensed professional clinical mental health counselor (LPCC), licensed marriage and family therapist (LFMT), licensed professional art therapist (LPAT), psychologist, psychiatrist, licensed alcohol and d…

A substance abuse associate (LSAA) must possess the following qualifications and provide the required documentation with the application. A. Age requirement: Be at least 21 years of age. B. Applicant must sign a statement provided in the application indicating the applicant has r…

Regulation and Licensing Department Counseling and Therapy Practice Board

All individuals approved for examinations for licensure as professional clinical mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, professional art therapists, professional mental health counselors, licensed mental health counselors, licensed associate marriage and family…

These parts are promulgated pursuant to the Counselor and Therapist Practice Act, Sections 61-9A-1, 61-9A-3, 61-9A-9, and 61-9A-16 through 61-9A-30 NMSA 1978.

Permanent

June 15, 2001 unless a different date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 14 is to outline who is eligible for a temporary license.