N.M. Admin. Code § 16.22.5.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 20, October 22, 2024

Section 16.22.5.9 - APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE

A. All applicants shall submit the following to the satisfaction of the board or an agency designated by the board:

(1) a completed and signed application;

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

(3) verification of educational requirements as described in 16.22.4 NMAC by official transcripts directly from the institution's office of the registrar;

(4) verification of pre-doctoral and post-doctoral supervision as defined in 16.22.6 NMAC.

(5) three letters of reference; dated within the last two years and two of the letters must be from a licensed practicing psychologist familiar with their clinical work, and can attest to their competency;

(6) completion of application to complete examination requirements; either

(a) for applicants licensed in another jurisdiction, verification of a passing score on the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) as defined in 16.22.7 NMAC; or

(b) for applicants who have not passed the EPPP, a request to be permitted to take the EPPP.

(7) for individuals holding a certificate of professional qualification or national register health service provider in psychology credential, a verified or certified copy of the applicant's CPQ or national register HSPP credential as defined in 16.22.5.11 NMAC.

(8) for applicants who are licensed in another jurisdiction, verification of license issued by the appropriate examining board. The applicant shall have no pending disciplinary actions, no formal disciplinary actions issued against the license in the last two years and no past suspensions or revocations.

B. Applicants who have not taken and passed the EPPP must complete all requirements of Paragraphs (1) through (6) of Subsection A of 16.22.5.10 NMAC at least 60 days prior to taking the EPPP.

C. Complete applications will be reviewed by the board or its designee and a notification of approval, denial or need for additional information will be issued to the applicant.

D. The applicant shall take and pass a jurisprudence examination as defined in 16.22.7 NMAC.

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

F. When the applicant fulfills all the requirements of this section, a license will be issued.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.22.5.9

16.22.5.9 NMAC - Rp, 16.22.5.10 NMAC, 11/15/06; A, 03/21/09; A, 09/16/10; A, 04/11/12, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 11, June 12, 2018, eff. 7/1/2018, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 01, January 11, 2022, eff. 2/10/2022