TITLE 16 OCCUPATIONAL
AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
CHAPTER 22 PSYCHOLOGISTS
AND PSYCHOLOGIST ASSOCIATES
PART 5 PSYCHOLOGISTS: APPLICATION
PROCEDURES
16.22.5.1 ISSUING
AGENCY: Regulation and Licensing Department, New
Mexico State Board of Psychologist Examiners.
[16.22.5.1 NMAC -
Rp, 16.22.5.1 NMAC, 11/15/2006]
16.22.5.2 SCOPE: The provisions of Part 5 apply to all
applicants for licensure.
[16.22.5.2 NMAC -
Rp, 16.22.5.2 NMAC, 11/15/2006]
16.22.5.3 STATUTORY
AUTHORITY: This part is adopted pursuant to the
Professional Psychologist act, Section NMSA 61-9-4.1, 61-9-6, 61-9-10 61-9-11,
61-9-11.1.
[16.22.5.3 NMAC -
Rp, 16.22.5.3 NMAC, 11/15/2006]
16.22.5.4 DURATION: Permanent.
[16.22.5.4 NMAC -
Rp, 16.22.5.4 NMAC, 11/15/2006]
16.22.5.5 EFFECTIVE
DATE: November 15, 2006
unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.
[16.22.5.5 NMAC -
Rp, 16.22.5.5 NMAC, 11/15/2006]
16.22.5.6 OBJECTIVE: This part establishes procedures for applying
for licensure as a psychologist and demonstrating to the board one’s
qualifications for licensure.
[16.22.5.6 NMAC -
Rp, 16.22.5.6 NMAC, 11/15/2006; A, 7/1/2018]
16.22.5.7 DEFINITIONS: [RESERVED]
[Refer to
16.22.1.7 NMAC]
16.22.5.8 APPLICATION; EXAMINATION;
PROCESS:
A. A
non-refundable application fee set by the board is due at the time of each
initial application. Additional fees may
be charged and will be collected by the board, as necessary, for the
administration of examinations.
B. The applicant may be considered for licensure
if the applicant fulfills conditions of 16.22.4 NMAC, 16.22.6 NMAC, and 16.22.7
NMAC. The board will develop, approve, maintain and post on its website a list
of American and Canadian jurisdictions whose requirements of education,
supervised experience and EPPP passing score do not meet those of 16.22.4 NMAC,
16.22.6 NMAC and Paragraph (1) of Subsection A of 16.22.7.8 NMAC. The board
shall include a statement of the specific licensure requirement not met for each
jurisdiction on the list. 16.22.14 NMAC. The only exceptions to these
requirements apply to applicants who are graduates from programs outside the
United States and Canada as defined in 16.22.5.15 NMAC.
C. Nationwide
criminal history screening: All
applicants for initial licensure in any category in New Mexico are subject to a
national criminal history screening at their expense. All applicants must register with the New
Mexico Department of public safety’s fingerprinting vendor, pay the fingerprint
processing fee and submit fingerprints in accordance with the vendor’s
established process. Background check
results will be sent directly to the board office electronically.
(1) Applications
for licensure will not be approved without submission of fingerprints criminal
background screening and fee.
(2) Applications
will be processed pending the completion of the nationwide criminal background
screening.
(3) If the
criminal background screening reveals a disqualifying criminal conviction, the
applicant/licensee will be notified to submit copies of legal documents and
other related information to the board which will make the determination if the
applicant is eligible for licensure or if disciplinary action will be taken.
(4) Applications
not completed and approved within 24 months from the date application is
received in the board office shall become null and void and the applicant shall
submit a new application.
[16.22.5.8 NMAC - Rp, 16.22.5.9 NMAC, 11/15/06; A, 9/16/10;
A, 4/11/2012; A, 7/1/2018; A, 01/08/2023]
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.
[16.22.5.9 NMAC -
Rp, 16.22.5.10 NMAC, 11/15/2006; A, 3/21/2009; A, 9/16/2010; A, 4/11/2012; A,
7/1/2018; A, 02/10/2022]
16.22.5.10 APPLICANTS
HOLDING A VALID LICENSE IN ANOTHER STATE FOR TWO YEARS OR MORE SEEKING
LICENSURE UNDER SECTION 61-9-10 NMSA 1978:
A. An applicant
seeking licensure under this section may obtain a license pursuant to Section
61-9-10 of the act if the applicant fulfills the following conditions.
(1) At
the time of application, the applicant shall possess a current license to
practice psychology in another state, territory, possession of the United
States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or Canadian
Province whose requirements of education, supervised experience and EPPP
passing score meet or exceed those of 16.22.4 NMAC, 16.22.6 NMAC and Paragraph
(1) of Subsection A of 16.22.7.8 NMAC.
(2) The
applicant shall possess a doctoral degree in psychology or a degree that is
substantially equivalent and is acceptable by the board.
(3) 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.
(4) The applicant shall have been
licensed for two years.
(5) The
applicant shall have obtained a passing score on the EPPP as defined in 16.22.7
NMAC.
B. Application
under this board regulation shall be made on a form approved by the board. The applicant shall apply as specified in
16.22.5.9 NMAC.
[16.22.5.10 NMAC -
Rp, 16.22.5.11 NMAC, 11/15/2006, A, 3/21/2009; A, 4/11/2012; A, 2/22/2013; A,
7/1/2018; A, 02/10/2022]
16.22.5.11 APPLICANTS
HOLDING AN ASPPB CERTIFICATION OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION, A NATIONAL
REGISTER HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDER IN PSYCHOLOGY CREDENTIAL OR AMERICAN BOARD OF
PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY:
A. Eligibility. A licensee in good standing for two years in
another jurisdiction is eligible for licensure pursuant to Section 61-9-10 NMSA
1978, of the act if the applicant holds current certification of professional
qualification (CPQ), holds a current national register (HSPP) credential at the
doctoral level or holds a current American board of professional psychology
(ABPP) credential at the doctoral level pursuant to Subsection A of 16.22.4.8
NMAC. In addition, the applicant shall have passed the EPPP with a minimum
score required for licensure as set forth in Paragraph (6) of Subsection A of
Section 61-9-11 NMSA 1978, of the act, have no disciplinary actions within two
years immediately preceding the date of application, and shall have no prior
license suspensions or revocations in any jurisdiction in which the applicant
is or has been licensed.
B. Application
procedure. The applicant shall apply
as specified in 16.22.5.9 NMAC.
[16.22.5.11 NMAC -
Rp, 16.22.5.13 NMAC, 11/15/06; A, 3/21/09; A, 4/11/12; A, 7/1/2018; A,
02/10/2022]
16.22.5.12 [RESERVED]
[16.22.5.12 NMAC -
Rp, 16.22.5.12 NMAC, 11/15/06; A, 3/21/09; A, 9/16/10; A, 4/11/12; Repealed
7/1/2018]
16.22.5.13 APPLICANTS
SEEKING A TEMPORARY LICENSE
A. A temporary six month license may be issued to a psychologist who meets
the following conditions:
(1) the applicant is licensed as a
psychologist in another jurisdiction and is in good standing;
(2) the applicant completes a form
approved by the board that includes required information and states the reason
for seeking a temporary license, including court-ordered evaluation or
providing services during a federally declared natural disaster;
(3) the
board will set the appropriate fees for obtaining a temporary license;
(4) the
temporary license will expire in six months; and
(5) the
board shall expedite the licensure
process for obtaining a temporary license under this section but may not waive
the specific licensing requirements.
B. Nothing in this
section should be construed to prevent an applicant with a temporary license
from applying for an unrestricted license.
The applicant may apply for an unrestricted license by completing a form
approved by the board, remitting appropriate fees, and taking and passing the
online jurisprudence examination.
[16.22.5.13 NMAC -
N, 11/15/2006; A, 9/16/2010; A, 4/11/2012; A, 7/1/2018; A, 02/10/2022]
16.22.5.14 [RESERVED]
[16.22.5.14 NMAC -
N, 11/15/06; A, 3/21/09; Repealed 7/1/2018]
16.22.5.15 APPLICANTS
WHO ARE GRADUATES FROM PROGRAMS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA:
A. Graduates of
programs outside the United States and Canada shall be evaluated according to
the following criteria for New Mexico licensure:
(1) applicants for licensure whose applications
are based on graduation from universities outside the United States and Canada
shall provide the board with such documents and evidence to establish that
their formal education is a doctoral degree and is equivalent to a doctoral
program that is designated as a doctoral program in psychology by a nationally
recognized designation system or that is accredited by a nationally recognized
accreditation body;
(2) equivalency
will be reviewed by a board approved agency specializing in the credentialing of
foreign graduates.
B. After evaluation
and acceptance by the board, the applicant shall take and pass the EPPP and an
online jurisprudence examination to obtain licensure.
[16.22.5.15 NMAC -
N, 11/15/2006; A, 9/16/2010; A, 2/22/2013; A, 7/1/2018]
HISTORY OF 16.22.5 NMAC:
Pre-NMAC History:
The material in this part was derived from that previously filed with
the State Records Center and Archives under:
Rule 4,
Requirements for Certifications Psychologists, 11/1/1983.
Rule 4,
Requirements for Certification Psychologists, 4/19/1985.
NMBPE Rule 2
Requirements for Certification Licensure Psychologists, 12/28/1989.
NMBPE Rule 2,
Requirements for Certification Licensure Psychologists, 8/28/1990.
Rule No. 2,
Requirements for Licensure, 4/24/1995.
Rule 5, Requirements
for Certification Psychologist Associate, 11/1/1983.
NMBPE Rule 3,
Requirements for Licensure, 12/28/1989.
Rule No. 3,
Education Requirements, 4/24/1995.
Rule 6,
Psychologist Associates Conditions of Practice, 1/3/1984.
NMBPE Rule 4,
Psychologist Associates, 12/28/1989.
Rule No. 4,
Supervised Practice Leading Towards Licensure, 4/24/1995.
Rule 8,
Examination-Psychologist Associate, 11/1/1983.
Rule 8,
Examination-Psychologist Associate, 3/19/1984.
Rule 8,
Examination-Psychologist Associate, 4/19/1985.
NMBPE Rule 6,
Examination-Psychologist Associate, 12/28/1989.
NMBPE Rule 6,
Examination-Psychologist Associate, 8/28/1990.
Rule No.6
Examination for Licensure Psychologist-Psychologist Associate, 4/24/1995.
NMBPE Rule 15
Senior Psychologist, 8/28/1990.
Rule No. 15,
Section 61-9-10 Licensure, 4/24/1995.
History of Repealed Material:
16 NMAC 22.3,
Licensure, Educational and Examination Requirements - Repealed, 4/16/2000.
16.22.5 NMAC,
Application Procedures and Requirements for Licensure as a Psychologist -
Repealed 11/15/2006.