New Mexico Administrative Code

The authority of the New Mexico counseling and therapy practice board to issue a notice of contemplated action, to refer cases in which a notice of contemplated action has been issued for administrative prosecution, to hold hearings and issue decision and orders to any licensee o…

If an applicant or licensee is not in compliance with a judgment and order for support, the board: A. shall deny an application for a license; B. shall deny the renewal of a license; and C. has grounds for suspension or revocation of the license.

Regulation and Licensing Department Counseling and Therapy Practice Board

An individual wishing to practice as a professional mental health counselor (LPC), professional clinical mental health counselor (LPCC), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), alcohol and drug abuse counselor (LADAC) and licensed art therapist (LPAT) following a federally…

These parts are promulgated pursuant to the Counselor and Therapist Practice Act, Sections 61-9A-1, 61-9A-3, and 61-9A-7 through 61-9A-9 NMSA 1978 and the Uniform Licensing Act, Section 61-1-30 NMSA 1978.

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February 10, 2006, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 21 is to outline requirements, procedures, and criteria for issuance of an emergency license.

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A. An applicant affected in a federal disaster currently licensed as a counselor or therapist in another jurisdiction and is in good standing and otherwise meets the requirements for New Mexico licensure may be licensed in New Mexico during the four months following the declared …

In accordance with the procedures established by the Uniform Licensing Act, 61-1-1 to 61-11-31 NMSA 1978, the board may deny, suspend or revoke a license held or applied for under the Counseling and Therapy Practice Act, and may fine or reprimand a licensee or take any other acti…

Regulation and Licensing Department Counseling and Therapy Practice Board

A. a completed application as specified in 16.27.3.8 NMAC; and B. the applicant is required to submit an official transcript in a sealed envelope from each institution contributing to the applicant's master or doctoral degree; the transcript may be submitted electronically direct…

Applicants for licensure by examination must demonstrate professional competency by passing the American marital and family therapy regulatory board (AMFTRB) examination. Should the applicant fail the required examination three times, the board shall not issue another temporary l…

All individuals applying for licensure by examination as an associate marriage and family therapist.

These parts are promulgated pursuant to the Counselor and Therapist Practice Act, Sections 61-9A-1, 61-9A-3, 61-9A-5 through 61-9A-7, 61-9A-9, 61-9A-12, 61-9A-23, and 61-9A-24 NMSA 1978.

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February 10, 2006, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 10 is to state the minimum requirements for licensure by examination as an associate marriage and family therapist and list the documentation required for application.

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A. Supervision must be provided by a licensed professional clinical mental health counselor (LPCC), licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed professional art therapist (LPAT), licensed psychologist, licensed psychiatrist, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), or …

A. LAMFT is intended as a transition between the required degree and the completion of supervised training required for licensure as a marriage and family therapist. Work must be under appropriate clinical supervision. Applicants must assure that their education and experience ar…

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Regulation and Licensing Department-Counseling and Therapy Practice Board.

A. An applicant for expedited licensure under Section 61-1-31.1 NMSA 1978 must submit to the board a complete application containing all of the following: (1) A completed and signed application form; (2) Proof of a current license in good standing in an eligible jurisdiction as d…

A. A candidate for expedited licensure under Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978 must submit to the board a complete application containing all of the following: (1) A completed and signed application form; (2) Proof of a current license in good standing in another jurisdiction, including …

A. An expedited license shall be valid for the same length of time as a regular initial license issued by the board. Initial licenses, including expedited licenses, may be issued for a period greater than twelve months, but less than 24 months, in order to align the license expir…

The provisions in Part 24 of Chapter 27 apply to all applicants for expedited licensure.

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Counseling and Therapy Practice Act, Sections 61-9A-1 through -30 NMSA 1978, specifically including Section 61-9A-9, and the Uniform Licensing Act, Sections 61-1-31.1 and -34 NMSA 1978.

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January 18, 2023, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 24 is to promote, preserve and protect the public health, safety and welfare by regulating and setting professional standards for applicants for expedited licensure.

A. "Eligible jurisdiction" means: (1) any state or territory of the United States except those included in the list of disapproved licensing jurisdictions in 16.27.24.8 NMAC; and (2) any foreign country included in 16.27.24.9 NMAC. B. "Expedited license" means a provisional licen…

A. Licensed mental health counselor (LMHC). (1) Disapproved jurisdictions: Applicants licensed in the following states and territories of the United States shall not be eligible for expedited licensure as a LMHC under Section 61-9A-22 NMSA 1978, of the Counseling and Therapy Prac…

Regulation and Licensing Department Counseling and Therapy Practice Board

An initial license will be issued including an expedited license for a period not to exceed 24 months. The issue date of the license will be the date the initial license fee and all other requirements are received at the board office and shall expire on September 30 of the approp…

A. A licensee may place their license into retirement status by notifying the board in writing before the expiration of their current New Mexico license. B. A retired license may be restored to active status within five years of being placed into retirement status by notifying th…

A. A licensee may request inactive status by requesting the change in the online portal before the expiration of the active or retirement status of the license. B. An inactive license must be renewed every two years and pay the requisite fee. No continuing education courses are r…

A. All licenses must be renewed biennially by September 30 by completing the following requirements:(1) A completed renewal application provided by the board office; (2) submission of the renewal license fee; (3) completion of the mandatory University of New Mexico health profess…

All professional clinical mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, professional art therapists, licensed associate marriage and family therapist, licensed mental health counselors, alcohol and drug abuse counselors, and 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-11, 61-9A-15, and 61-9A-24, NMSA 1978.

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