New Mexico Administrative Code

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

The objective of Part 9 is to state the minimum requirements for entry-level licensure as a professional mental health counselor and list the documentation required for application.

[Reserved]

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. LMHC is intended as a transition between the required degree and the completion of supervised training required for licensure as a professional clinical mental health counselor or a professional art therapist. All work must be performed under appropriate clinical supervision. …

Regulation and Licensing Department, Signed Language Interpreting Practices Board

Any person licensed to practice interpreting.

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act, Section 61-34-1 through 61-34-17

Permanent

July 21, 2009 unless a later date is cited at the end of this section.

The objective of Part 1 is to set forth the provisions, which apply to all of Chapter 28, and to all persons affected or regulated by Chapter 28 of Title 16.

As used in these regulations, the following words and phrases have the following meanings, unless the context or intent clearly indicates a different meaning: A. Definitions beginning with "A": (1) "Accredited" means approved by the:(a) New England association of schools and coll…

A. Elections. At its annual meeting in July, the board shall elect a chair and vice-chair. B. Duties of officers. All board officers shall exercise authority subject to the act, board regulations, and specific directions of the board. (1) The chair shall preside at board meetings…

A. Inspection of Public Records Act IPRA. Public records shall be available for inspection in accordance with the provisions of the IPRA, Section 14-2-1 through 14-2-12 NMSA 1978 and Section 61-9-5.1 NMSA 1978. B. Removal. Public records shall not be removed from the board office…

Signed Language Interpreting Practices Board.

Any person licensed to practice interpreting.

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act, Sections 61-34-1 through -17 NMSA 1978.

Permanent

July 21, 2009 unless a later date is cited at the end of this section.

The objective of Part 2 is to establish the minimum education requirements for applicants applying for licensure and to establish the continuing education requirements for license renewal.

[Reserved]

A. The board shall issue a license as a signed language interpreter to an applicant, otherwise qualified, who furnishes evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has fulfilled the degree requirements for certification as established RID. Official or unofficial transcr…

A. RID certified interpreters shall submit proof of current RID certified member status documenting compliance with the requirements of the CMP which requires eight RID-approved continuing education units (CEUs) 80 contact hours per four-year CMP cycle. Should RID change its numb…

Regulation and Licensing Department, Signed Language Interpreting Practices Board

A provisional signed language interpreter's license entitles its holder to provide signed language interpreting services in community and educational settings as appropriate under the NAD-RID code of professional conduct for a maximum of five years while working to satisfy the re…

A. An application for any license to be issued or renewed by the board shall be made on the official form provided by the board for that purpose. B. All applications for licensure must include:(1) a completed and signed application; (2) applicant name; (3) proof of age indicating…

A license for a community signed language interpreter shall be granted to a person who: A. files a completed application that is accompanied by the required fees; and, B. submits satisfactory evidence that the person: (1) has reached the age of majority; (2) is of good moral char…

A license for an educational signed language interpreter shall be granted to a person who: A. files a completed application that is accompanied by the required fees; and, B. submits satisfactory evidence that the person:(1) has reached the age of majority; (2) is of good moral ch…

A one-time, five-year provisional license shall be granted to a person who: A. files a completed application that is accompanied by the required fees; and, B. has completed an interpreter education program or interpreter preparation program at an accredited institution; or C. pro…

A. Community signed language interpreter licenses expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued. B. Educational signed language interpreter licenses expire two years from the last day of the month in which they were issued. C. Provisional signed langua…

A. A licensee may renew a community signed language interpreter license or an educational signed language interpreter license every two years by: (1) submitting a completed renewal application provided by the board that is accompanied by the required fees; and (2) submitting the …

A. A provisional licensee whose license is in good standing with the board may request their license to be placed on inactive status for the purpose of pursuing education or training that will assist the licensee in obtaining licensure as a community signed language interpreter o…

A. The Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act does not apply to: (1) nonresident interpreters working in New Mexico less than thirty calendar days per year; (2) interpreting in religious or spiritual settings; (3) interpreting in informal settings for friends, families or gue…

The provisions of Part 3 apply to all applicants for licensure.

A. In accordance with procedures contained in the Uniform Licensing Act, Section 61-1-1 NMSA 1978, the board may deny, revoke or suspend a license held or applied for under the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act, upon grounds that the licensee or applicant:(1) is guilty o…

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act, Section 61-34-1 through 61-34-17.

Permanent

July 21, 2009 unless a later date is cited at the end of this section.

The objective of Part 3 is to establish requirements and procedures to apply for licensure, to renew licenses, to place provisional licenses on inactive status, to establish grounds for license denial, suspension, or revocation, and to establish exemptions from licensure.

[Reserved]

A community signed language interpreter's license entitles its holder to provide signed language interpreting services in community, K-12 educational, and post-secondary educational settings as appropriate under the NAD-RID code of professional conduct.

An educational signed language interpreter's license entitles its holder to provide signed language interpreting services in K-12 educational settings as appropriate under the NAD-RID code of professional conduct, and in post-secondary education settings only for consumers curren…

Regulation and Licensing Department, Signed Language Interpreting Practices Board

Upon receipt of the complaint, the board will cause an investigation to be made into the subject complaint by the board's standards of practice committee.

The standards of practice committee is formed for the purpose of investigating disciplinary matters referred to it by the board. The board chairperson shall appoint a member or members of the board to the standards of practice committee. A. The standards of practice committee sha…

Neither the action nor inaction by the board on any complaint shall preclude the initiation of any private cause of action by the complainant.

In accordance with the ULA, the board has authority to impose penalties in disciplinary matters. The ULA allows discipline in many forms including but not limited to fines, letters of reprimand, corrective action plans, suspension, and revocation of license. A. Formal letter of r…

The authority of the New Mexico signed language interpreting practices board to refer any licensee or applicant for licensure whose name appears on the certified list issued by the New Mexico department of human services, as provided in NMSA 1978, 40-5A-1, et seq, for administrat…

The provisions of Part 4 shall apply to all licensees and applicants for license entitled to notice and hearing under the Uniform Licensing Act, ("ULA"), NMSA 1978 Sections 61-1-1 through -36 NMSA 1978 and to any interested person who may file a complaint against a licensee or ap…