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New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST (LMFT) › Section 16.27.6.1 - ISSUING AGENCY

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Regulation and Licensing Department Counseling and Therapy
				  Practice Board
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST (LMFT) › Section 16.27.6.2 - SCOPE

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All individuals applying for licensure by examination as
				  professional marriage and family therapists.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST (LMFT) › Section 16.27.6.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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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.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST (LMFT) › Section 16.27.6.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

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June 15, 2001 unless a later date is cited at the end of a
				  section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST (LMFT) › Section 16.27.6.6 - OBJECTIVE

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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.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST (LMFT) › Section 16.27.6.9 - APPLICANTS FOR LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION

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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 applicant has
				read the code of ethics and agrees to be bound and governed by the code of
				ethics.
C. Hold a master's or
				doctoral degree from an accredited institution in marriage and family therapy,
				meets the requirements of the core curriculum in marriage and family
				therapy.
D. Experience
				requirements.
(1) A minimum of two years'
				postgraduate marriage and family therapy experience.
(2) Evidence of having participated in a
				total of at least 1,000 hours of postgraduate marriage and family clinical
				client contact.
(3) 200 hours of
				appropriate postgraduate marriage and family supervision, including at least
				100 hours of individual supervision. The appropriate supervision must be
				received from an individual who has education, clinical experience and
				supervisory experience in the field of marriage and family therapy.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST (LMFT) › Section 16.27.6.10 - EXAMINATION

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Applicants must demonstrate professional competency by
				  passing the examination for marital and family therapy (PES).
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 6 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST (LMFT) › Section 16.27.6.11 - DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION

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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 transcript must
				be submitted with the application; applicants educated in foreign institutions
				who are unable to submit certified official transcripts shall submit a
				statement explaining why such transcripts are not available and shall submit
				certified copies of the degree certificates granted, information on the
				curricula offered, and any other documentation requested by the board.
				Applicants who have just graduated with an appropriate degree field, and whose
				degrees have not yet been conferred by their university, may submit the
				following documentation in while awaiting official transcripts to become
				available:
(a) A verification letter from a
				university official verifying
(i) their degree
				program;
(ii) that all courses have
				been completed and they have earned passing grades;
(iii) their degrees will be conferred by the
				university; and
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 7 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A PROFESSIONAL ART THERAPIST (LPAT) › Section 16.27.7.1 - ISSUING AGENCY

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Regulation and Licensing Department Counseling and Therapy
				  Practice Board
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 7 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A PROFESSIONAL ART THERAPIST (LPAT) › Section 16.27.7.2 - SCOPE

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All individuals applying for licensure by examination as
				  professional art therapists.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 7 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A PROFESSIONAL ART THERAPIST (LPAT) › Section 16.27.7.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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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.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 7 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A PROFESSIONAL ART THERAPIST (LPAT) › Section 16.27.7.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

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November 28, 2021, unless a later date is cited at the end of
				  a section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 7 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A PROFESSIONAL ART THERAPIST (LPAT) › Section 16.27.7.6 - OBJECTIVE

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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.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 7 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A PROFESSIONAL ART THERAPIST (LPAT) › Section 16.27.7.8 - SUPERVISION

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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.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 7 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A PROFESSIONAL ART THERAPIST (LPAT) › Section 16.27.7.10 - APPLICANTS FOR LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION: AS A PROFESSIONAL ART THERAPIST (LPAT) MUST POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS AND PROVIDE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WITH THE APPLICATION

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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 applicant has
				read the code of ethics and agrees to be bound and governed by the code of
				ethics.
C. Education requirements.
				Professional entry into art therapy requires a masters or doctoral degree in
				art therapy, counseling or counseling related field. Individuals holding a
				master's degree in a related field may enter the art therapy profession by
				completing 48 graduate semester hours or 72 quarter hours in the art therapy
				core curriculum.
D. Experience
				requirements:
(1) a minimum of two years
				postgraduate professional art therapy experience;
(2) evidence of having participated in a
				total of 3000 hours of postgraduate clinical client contact and 100 hours of
				appropriate face-to-face postgraduate supervision; 1000 clinical client contact
				hours may be from the applicant's internship or practicum.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 7 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A PROFESSIONAL ART THERAPIST (LPAT) › Section 16.27.7.12 - EXAMINATION

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Applicants must demonstrate professional competency by
				  passing the art therapy credentials board certification examination
				  (ATCBE).
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 7 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A PROFESSIONAL ART THERAPIST (LPAT) › Section 16.27.7.13 - DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION

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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 than 48 semester
				hours or 72 quarter hours which includes the required clinical core curriculum.
				Applicants who have just graduated with an appropriate degree field, and whose
				degrees have not yet been conferred by their university, may submit the
				following documentation in while awaiting official transcripts to become
				available:
(a) A verification letter from a
				university official verifying
(i) their degree
				program;
(ii) that all courses have
				been completed and they have earned passing grades;
(iii) their degrees will be conferred by the
				university; and
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 9 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (LMHC) (Practice under Supervision) › Section 16.27.9.1 - ISSUING AGENCY

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Regulation and Licensing Department Counseling and Therapy
				  Practice Board
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 9 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (LMHC) (Practice under Supervision) › Section 16.27.9.2 - SCOPE

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All individuals applying for licensure by examination as
				  entry level licensed mental health counselors.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 9 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (LMHC) (Practice under Supervision) › Section 16.27.9.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
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.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 9 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (LMHC) (Practice under Supervision) › Section 16.27.9.4 - DURATION

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Permanent
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 9 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (LMHC) (Practice under Supervision) › Section 16.27.9.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
June 15, 2001 unless a different date is cited at the end of
				  a section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 9 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (LMHC) (Practice under Supervision) › Section 16.27.9.6 - OBJECTIVE

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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.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 9 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (LMHC) (Practice under Supervision) › Section 16.27.9.7 - DEFINITIONS

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[Reserved]
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 9 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (LMHC) (Practice under Supervision) › Section 16.27.9.8 - SUPERVISION

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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 licensed independent social worker (LISW) who
				holds a supervision designation issued by the counseling and therapy practice
				board. The licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) or the licensed professional
				mental health counselor (LPC) must practice under supervision. Once the
				licensed mental health counselor or the licensed professional mental health
				counselor acquires the official LPCC or LPAT license then the licensee may
				practice independently without supervision.
B. It is the responsibility of the individual
				seeking supervision to assure the supervision is acceptable for the level of
				licensure that will be requested at the completion of the required supervision.
				The relationship between the supervisor and the applicant must promote the
				development of skill and responsibility in the delivery of counseling or
				therapy services.
C. Client contact
				and supervision hours prior to being licensed will not be acceptable for
				licensure.
D. Supervised contact
				hours will become invalid if obtained more than five years prior to submission
				for independent LPCC licensure. This requirement does not apply to license
				holders who have continuously maintained a license in good standing.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 9 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (LMHC) (Practice under Supervision) › Section 16.27.9.9 - LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALTY OR ART THERAPY SPECIALTY)

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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. Applicants must assure that their
				education and experience are appropriate for the level of licensure they will
				seek upon completion of supervised training. There is no maximum time limit as
				a licensed mental health counselor, but all work at this level must be done
				under clinical supervision.
B.
				Qualifications for entry level licensure by examination. An applicant for
				licensure by examination as an entry-level mental health counselor (LMHC) must
				possess the following qualifications:
(1) be
				at least 21 years of age;
(2)
				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;
(3) holds a
				masters or doctoral degree in a counseling or counseling related field with no
				less than 48 graduate hours or 72 quarter hours in the core curriculum and nine
				practicum hours; and
(4) have
				arranged for appropriate clinical supervision, as required by their licensure
				track.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 9 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (LMHC) (Practice under Supervision) › Section 16.27.9.10 - DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR LICENSURE BY EXAMINATION

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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. Applicants educated in foreign institutions who are
				unable to submit certified official transcripts shall submit a statement
				explaining why such transcripts are not available and shall submit certified
				copies of the degree certificates granted, information on the curricula
				offered, and any other documentation requested by the board.
C. A statement from each supervisor in a
				sealed envelope on a form provided by the board (attachment C) verifying the
				applicant's has arranged for appropriate supervision supervised experience and
				setting forth the nature and extent of such supervision must be submitted with
				the application.
D. Applicant with
				the mental health specialty must complete attachment E and art therapy
				specialty must complete attachment F.
E. Application fee of $75.00.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 9 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (LMHC) (Practice under Supervision) › Section 16.27.9.11 - EXAMINATION

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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.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 10 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE WITH EXAMINATION AS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELOR EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2003

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[This part was repealed on February 10,
				2006.]
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 11 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE WITH EXAMINATION AS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELOR (LADAC) › Section 16.27.11.1 - ISSUING AGENCY

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Regulation and Licensing Department Counseling and Therapy
				  Practice Board
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 11 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE WITH EXAMINATION AS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELOR (LADAC) › Section 16.27.11.2 - SCOPE

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All individuals applying for licensure by examination as an
				  alcohol and drug abuse counselor.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 11 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE WITH EXAMINATION AS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELOR (LADAC) › Section 16.27.11.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
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.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 11 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE WITH EXAMINATION AS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELOR (LADAC) › Section 16.27.11.4 - DURATION

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Permanent.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 11 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE WITH EXAMINATION AS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELOR (LADAC) › Section 16.27.11.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
November 28, 2021, unless a later date is cited at the end of
				  a section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 11 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE WITH EXAMINATION AS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELOR (LADAC) › Section 16.27.11.6 - OBJECTIVE

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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.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 11 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE WITH EXAMINATION AS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELOR (LADAC) › Section 16.27.11.8 - SUPERVISION

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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 drug counselor may provide therapeutic services
				that may include treatment of clients with co-occurring disorders or dual
				diagnosis in an integrated behavioral health setting in which a
				multidisciplinary team has developed a multidisciplinary treatment plan that is
				co-authorized by an independently licensed counselor or therapist. The
				treatment of a mental health disorder must be supervised by an independently
				licensed counselor or therapist.
B.
				It is the responsibility of the individual seeking supervision to assure the
				supervision is acceptable for the level of licensure that will be requested at
				the completion of the required supervision. The relationship between the
				supervisor and the applicant must promote the development of skill and
				responsibility in the delivery of counseling or therapy services.
C. Client contact and supervision hours
				acquired prior to being licensed will not be acceptable for
				licensure.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 11 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE WITH EXAMINATION AS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELOR (LADAC) › Section 16.27.11.9 - APPLICANTS FOR LICENSURE

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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 applicant has
				read the code of ethics and agrees to be bound and governed by the code of
				ethics.
C. Applicant must
				demonstrate professional competency by passing the national certification
				examination for addiction counselors (NCAC level 1).
D. Education requirements
(1) Holds an associate degree in counseling,
				counseling related field or a substance abuse related field from an accredited
				institution. The board may approve, on a case-by-case basis, applicants whose
				education is not in a counseling or substance abuse related field. One semester
				credit hour is equal to 15 clock hours of education. Qualifying education shall
				include 276 clock hours in the following areas:
(a) 90 hours in the field of alcohol
				abuse
(b) 90 hours in the field of
				drug abuse
(c) 90 hours in the
				field of counseling
(d) six hours
				that pertain specifically to alcohol and drug counseling ethics
				training.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 11 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE WITH EXAMINATION AS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELOR (LADAC) › Section 16.27.11.10 - LICENSURE BY RECIPROCITY

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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 meets the minimal licensing requirements and
				is substantially equivalent to the licensing requirements for the LADAC
				license.
C. Verification directly
				from the national certification examination board (NCAC) that the applicant has
				taken and passed the national certification examination for addiction
				counselors (NCAC level 1) or the international certification and reciprocity
				consortium (ICRC).
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 13 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSOCIATE (LSAA) EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 › Section 16.27.13.1 - ISSUING AGENCY

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Regulation and Licensing Department Counseling and Therapy
				  Practice Board
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 13 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSOCIATE (LSAA) EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 › Section 16.27.13.2 - SCOPE

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All individuals applying for licensure as a substance abuse
				  associate.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 13 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSOCIATE (LSAA) EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 › Section 16.27.13.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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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.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 13 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSOCIATE (LSAA) EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 › Section 16.27.13.4 - DURATION

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Permanent.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 13 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSOCIATE (LSAA) EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 › Section 16.27.13.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

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June 15, 2001 unless a later date is cited at the end of a
				  section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 13 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSOCIATE (LSAA) EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 › Section 16.27.13.6 - OBJECTIVE

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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.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 13 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSOCIATE (LSAA) EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 › Section 16.27.13.7 - DEFINITIONS

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[Reserved]
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 13 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSOCIATE (LSAA) EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 › Section 16.27.13.8 - SUPERVISION

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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 drug abuse counselor (LADAC)
				with three years of alcohol and drug abuse experience acquired after licensure,
				clinical nurse specialist in psychiatry or licensed independent or clinical
				social worker (LISW or LCSW). Supervisors must have experience in alcohol and
				drug abuse counseling. A licensed substance abuse associate must practice under
				supervision at all times. If the associate has completed the requirements for
				LADAC the associate must continue practicing under supervision until the
				associate has acquired the official LADAC license.
B. It is the responsibility of the individual
				seeking supervision to assure the supervision is acceptable for the level of
				licensure.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 13 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSOCIATE (LSAA) EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 › Section 16.27.13.9 - APPLICANTS FOR LICENSURE

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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
				read the code of ethics and agrees to be bound and governed by the code of
				ethics.
C. Supervisory
				requirements: Applicant must have arranged for appropriate supervision,
				including an experience plan.
D.
				Holds at minimum an associate degree in counseling, counseling related field,
				or a substance abuse related field from an accredited institution and has a
				total of 90 clock hours of education and training in the areas of substance
				abuse counseling. The board may approve, on a case-by-case basis, applicants
				whose education is not in counseling, a counseling related field, or a
				substance abuse related field.
E.
				Documentation required for licensure:
(1) a
				completed application as specified in
				16.27.3.8 NMAC, and
(2) proof of completed education
				requirements: the applicant is required to submit an official transcript in a
				sealed envelope from each institution contributing to their associate,
				baccalaureate, masters or doctoral degree; the transcript must be sent directly
				to the board office from the institution and may be submitted electronically;
				and
(3) verification on attachment
				D of 90 clock hours of education and training in substance abuse, and
(4) verification on attachment C that an
				appropriate supervisor has been obtained and an experience plan has been
				established and a signed statement is provided by the supervisor indicating the
				associate shall only participate in alcohol and drug abuse counseling
				sessions.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 13 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSOCIATE (LSAA) EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005 › Section 16.27.13.10 - RESERVED

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New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 14 - TEMPORARY LICENSE › Section 16.27.14.2 - SCOPE

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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 therapist and
				  alcohol and drug abuse counselors.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 14 - TEMPORARY LICENSE › Section 16.27.14.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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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.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 14 - TEMPORARY LICENSE › Section 16.27.14.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

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June 15, 2001 unless a different date is cited at the end of
				  a section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 14 - TEMPORARY LICENSE › Section 16.27.14.8 - TEMPORARY LICENSES

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Temporary mental health counselor licenses (LMHC) and
				  associate marriage and family therapist licenses (LAMFT) shall be granted as
				  follows:
A. Will be granted to
				individuals meeting all educational requirements for the license sought. The
				temporary license is intended to permit the licensee time to meet examination
				requirements for the license. The temporary license shall not be valid for more
				than 60 days after the results of the next examination become available and
				cannot be renewed. (The temporary license must be returned to the board
				office). Individuals practicing under a temporary license shall not provide
				supervision.
B. A temporary license
				will be granted for a period not to exceed six months or for a period of time
				necessary for the board to ensure that the applicant has met licensure
				requirements as set out in that act.
C. Effective July 1, 2006, the board will
				grant a temporary the applicant has met the educational requirements for
				licensure in the given field being sought. If the applicant fails the required
				exam, the board shall schedule the applicant to re-take the examination and
				shall re-issue a second temporary license. If the applicant fails the second
				exam, the board may re-issue a third temporary license. The board shall not
				issue more than three temporary licenses. Should the applicant fail the
				required examination three times, the board shall not issue another temporary
				license for that application for licensing. Upon passing the requisite
				examination, the applicant holding the temporary LMHC or LAMFT shall be issued
				the LMHC or LAMFT license so that the applicant may continue to practice under
				supervision and acquire the requisite clinical hours and supervision for the
				independent license (LPCC, LMFT, LPAT, or LADAC).
D. The time and hours acquired under a
				temporary license shall not expire or become null and void upon a gap in
				licensure as long as the hours were obtained within the five years preceding
				the issuance of the LMHC or LAMFT license.
E. Upon the expiration of a temporary
				license, the individual must refrain from practicing until another temporary
				license or the full license is issued to them.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 15 - EXAMINATIONS › Section 16.27.15.2 - SCOPE

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All examination candidates for licensure as professional
				  clinical mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, professional
				  art therapists, professional mental health counselors, licensed mental health
				  counselors, associate marriage and family therapist and alcohol and drug
				  abuse.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 15 - EXAMINATIONS › Section 16.27.15.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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These parts are promulgated pursuant to the Counselor and
				  Therapist Practice Act, Sections
				  61-9A-9,
				  61-9A-10,
				  61-9A-11,
				  61-9A-12,
				  61-9A-13,
				  61-9A-14,
				  61-9A-14.2, and
				  61-9A-15 NMSA
				  1978.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 15 - EXAMINATIONS › Section 16.27.15.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

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June 15, 2001 unless a later date is cited at the end of a
				  section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 15 - EXAMINATIONS › Section 16.27.15.8 - EXAMINATION CANDIDATES

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Each applicant who has completed the educational and
				  supervision requirements for licensure as a professional clinical mental health
				  counselor, professional marriage and family therapist, professional art
				  therapist, professional mental health counselor, mental health counselor, and
				  alcohol and drug abuse counselor, shall be required to pass the board approved
				  examination(s) as part of the requirements for licensure in the given
				  discipline.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 15 - EXAMINATIONS › Section 16.27.15.9 - APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATION

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Complete applications for licensure must be approved by the
				  board no later than 90 days prior to the next available
				  examination.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 15 - EXAMINATIONS › Section 16.27.15.10 - REGISTRATION FOR EXAMINATION

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Upon approval to sit for examination the individual will be
				  informed of requirements to register for the examination. The applicant must
				  register for the examination for the exam 60 days prior to the examination
				  date.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 15 - EXAMINATIONS › Section 16.27.15.11 - EXAMINATION FEE

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The examination fee is to be paid within a minimum of 30 days
				  prior to examination date. An individual who fails the examination must pay the
				  examination fee if he/she is to retake the examination.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 15 - EXAMINATIONS › Section 16.27.15.12 - FREQUENCY

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Prescribed examinations shall be given at least once a year.
				  Examination information will be made available to qualified
				  applicants.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 15 - EXAMINATIONS › Section 16.27.15.13 - EXAMINATION SPECIFICS

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Individuals will be informed of examination specifics, such
				  as location and time of the examination, upon registration.
A. Individuals who arrive late will be
				admitted. However, additional time will not be granted.
B. Individuals who have previously passed the
				approved examinations for licensure will not be required to re-test as long as
				the applicant currently holds a valid license from another state, territory, or
				foreign nation.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 15 - EXAMINATIONS › Section 16.27.15.14 - REPEATED EXAMINATIONS

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A.
				Qualified applicants who fail to obtain the minimum required passing score for
				an exam must surrender their temporary license immediately. An applicant may
				reapply for a temporary license and is eligible to sit for the next exam
				without incurring further application fees; however, applicant is responsible
				for all new exam related fees. Applicants must pay the examination fee for each
				scheduled examination.
B.
				Applicants who cannot sit for the examinations due to circumstances beyond
				their control shall submit a written request to the board at least 30 days
				prior to the scheduled examination explaining the extenuating circumstances.
				Extenuating circumstances include illness, death in immediate family, military
				service, or other severe circumstances which do not allow an applicant to
				attend the scheduled examination. Applicant must provide documentation of
				extenuating circumstances.
C.
				Applicants who fail to sit for scheduled examinations without prior
				notification or fail to register for the exam during their approval period must
				submit a new application, including the application fee, and all
				documentation.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 15 - EXAMINATIONS › Section 16.27.15.15 - SPECIAL ACCOMMODTIONS

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An American Disability Act (ADA) covered applicant who
				  requests special accommodation (particularly when the request involves
				  assistance in taking the examination) must make the request in writing; must
				  support the request with a medical statement confirming the need for the
				  accommodation and the basis of the need; and must state with specificity the
				  nature of the requested accommodation. In its sole discretion, the board will
				  either grant or deny the request. Requests must be submitted with the
				  application. The board will consider each request on a case-by-case
				  basis.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 15 - EXAMINATIONS › Section 16.27.15.16 - NOTIFICATION

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The board office will notify the applicant of the results of
				  the examination in writing of their final score within 60 days of receipt of
				  examination results from the examining organization. Score results will not be
				  given orally.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 16 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 16.27.16.2 - SCOPE

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All professional clinical mental health counselors, marriage
				  and family therapists, professional art therapists, professional mental health
				  counselors, registered independent counselors, licensed mental health
				  counselors, licensed associate marriage and family therapists, alcohol and drug
				  abuse counselors, alcohol abuse counselors, drug abuse counselors, and
				  substance abuse associates.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 16 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 16.27.16.3 - STATUTORY AUTHORITY

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These parts are promulgated pursuant to the Counselor and
				  Therapist Practice Act, Section
				  61-9A-9 and
				  61-9A-24 NMSA
				  1978.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 16 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 16.27.16.5 - EFFECTIVE DATE

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November 28, 2021, unless a later date is cited at the end of
				  a section.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 16 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 16.27.16.6 - OBJECTIVE

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The objective of Part 16 is to inform licensees of continuing
				  education hours required for license renewal. Additionally, Part 16 established
				  acceptable continuing education.
New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 27 - COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS › Part 16 - CONTINUING EDUCATION › Section 16.27.16.8 - CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

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Continuing education credit. Effective for the renewal
				  period beginning October 1, 1997, 40 contact hours of continuing education
				  approved by the New Mexico counseling and therapy practice board will be
				  required to be documented during each two-year renewal period.
A. Continuing education must be obtained
				during the expiring licensing period.
B. One contact hour of continuing education
				is 60 minutes.
C. Specific
				continuing education which must be obtained and verified:
(1) 12 hours of ethics related to
				counseling/mental health for all licensees;
(2) nine hours in supervision related to
				counseling/mental health for all licensees who are supervisors.