New Mexico Administrative Code

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

The objective of Part 3 is to outline what constitutes a complete application for the initial licensing process and initial licensing period.

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A. All applicants for licensure by examination must submit the following documentation to the board: (1) a completed application, attested by the applicant; (2) an application fee of $75; (3) an official transcript in their original and sealed envelope, uploaded directly into the…

The board shall inform an applicant who has been approved for licensure of the required fees. If the applicant fails to pay all required fees within 60 days of notification of approval, the application shall be deemed null and void. The applicant shall then be required to submit …

Regulation and Licensing Department Counseling and Therapy Practice Board

Applicants must demonstrate professional competency by passing the national counselor examination (NCE) and the national clinical mental health counseling examination (NCMHCE).

A. A completed application as specified in 16.27.3.8 NMAC. B. Proof of education and experience requirements: (1) 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, a tot…

All individuals applying for licensure by examination as professional clinical mental health counselors.

These parts are promulgated pursuant to the Counselor and Therapist Practice Act, Section 61-9A-1, 3, 5, 11 and 15 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 4 is to state the minimum requirements for licensure by examination as a professional clinical mental health counselor and to list the documentation required for application.

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No supervision is required to practice with a LPCC independent license. The board strongly recommends that all independently licensed counselors and therapists have an ongoing consultation or peer review process in place.

A. Age requirement. Be at least 21 years of age. B. Applicant must sign a statement provided in the application indicating the applicant has read the code of ethics and agrees to be bound and governed by the code of ethics. C. Education requirement. Hold a master's or doctoral de…

Regulation and Licensing Department Counseling and Therapy Practice Board

Applicants must demonstrate professional competency by passing the examination for marital and family therapy (PES).

A. A completed application as specified in 16.27.3.8 NMAC. B. Proof of education and experience requirements: (1) 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 t…

All individuals applying for licensure by examination as professional marriage and family therapists.

These parts are promulgated pursuant to the Counselor and Therapist Practice Act, Sections 61-9A-5, 61-9A-9, 61-9A-12, 61-9A-15, 61-9A-22, 61-9A-23, and 61-9A-24 NMSA 1978.

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

The objective of Part 6 is to state the minimum requirements for licensure by examination as a marriage and family therapist and to list the documentation required for application.

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A. Supervision. No supervision is required to practice with a LMFT independent license. The board strongly recommends that all independently licensed counselors and therapists have an ongoing consultation or peer review process in place. B. Marriage and family therapy core curric…

As a marriage and family therapist (LMFT) 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 applican…

Regulation and Licensing Department Counseling and Therapy Practice Board

A licensed professional art therapist (LPAT) 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 appli…

A. History and theory of art therapy: To include art therapy history and theory, events, practitioners and the development of art therapy as a distinct therapeutic practice. Overview of psychotherapy theories relevant to art therapy, theories of creativity, and theoretical founda…

Applicants must demonstrate professional competency by passing the art therapy credentials board certification examination (ATCBE).

A. A completed application as specified in 16.27.3.8 NMAC. B. Proof of education and experience: (1) 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 a total of no less …

All individuals applying for licensure by examination as professional art therapists.

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-13, 61-9A-15, 61-9A-22, 61-9A-23, and 61-9A-24 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 7 is to state the minimum requirements for licensure as a professional art therapist and to list the documentation required for application.

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No supervision is required to practice with a LPAT independent license. The board strongly recommends that all independently licensed counselors and therapists have an ongoing consultation or peer review process in place.

Regulation and Licensing Department Counseling and Therapy Practice Board

A. A completed application as specified in 16.27.3.8 NMAC. 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 must be submitted with the application. Ap…

Applicants must demonstrate professional competency by passing the national counselors exam (NCE) or (NCC) and art therapy specialty must demonstrate professional competency by passing the art therapy credentialing board (ATCB) exam.

All individuals applying for licensure by examination as entry level licensed mental health counselors.

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, 61-9A-15, 61-9A-22, 61-9A-23, and 61-9A-24, NMSA 1978.

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