N.M. Admin. Code § 16.22.12.12

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 17, September 10, 2024

Section 16.22.12.12 - APPLICATION PROCESS

A. Initial application procedure. To open an initial application file, the applicant shall submit the following:

(1) a completed and signed application;

(2) the application fee as required by the board;

(3) official transcripts directly from the institution's office of the registrar; and

(4) three (3) letters of reference.

B. If the application is not complete, the applicant will be notified of all deficiencies within thirty (30) days of the board's receipt. The application process shall be completed within thirty (30) days of the receipt at the board office of all materials listed in Subsection A of 16.22.12.12 NMAC. The applicant must have all documents in the board office at least sixty (60) days prior to taking the examination for professional practice in psychology (EPPP).

C. Complete applications will be reviewed by the board and a notification of approval, denial or need for additional information will be issued to the applicant within thirty (30) days.

D. The written examination for licensure is the EPPP, developed by the association of state and provincial psychology boards (ASPPB) and administered by the professional examination service (PES). An applicant shall be eligible to take the EPPP three (3) times within the eighteen (18) months following the date the applicant was notified of the board's approval of their application.

(1) If the applicant does not pass the EPPP any of the three (3) times it is administered within eighteen (18) months, the applicant shall submit a new initial application.

(2) Upon the submission of the new application, the rules and regulations in effect at the time the new initial application is received will be used to determine whether an applicant meets the requirements for licensure.

E. The applicant shall take and pass an online jurisprudence examination after the board has received his EPPP score from the ASPPB reporting service, indicating that the applicant received a passing score pursuant to the act.

F. During the first year of licensure, an applicant shall furnish evidence to the board that demonstrates an awareness and knowledge of New Mexico cultures.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.22.12.12

16.22.12.12 NMAC - N, 03/21/09