The board shall issue a license as an associate marriage and family therapist or counselor to a person who files a completed application accompanied by the required fees and who submits satisfactory evidence that the applicant:
A. has reached the age of twenty-one;
B. holds a master's or doctoral degree with a focus in marriage and family therapy or counselor from an accredited institution and meets the requirements of the marriage and family therapy or counselor core curriculum, as defined by rule;
C. has arranged for appropriate clinical supervision, as defined by rule, to meet the requirements for a licensed associate marriage and family therapist;
D. demonstrates professional competence by passing an examination within the applicant's discipline as prescribed by the board; and
E. observes the code of ethics.
History: Laws 2005, ch. 210, § 11; 2021, ch. 93, § 10.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-9A-30 NMSA 1978.
The 2021 amendment, effective June 18, 2021, revised the qualifications for an applicant for licensure as an associate marriage and family therapist or counselor; and in Subsection E deleted "is of good moral character with conduct consistent with" and added "observes".
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 9A - Counseling and Therapy
Section 61-9A-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9A-2 - Purpose. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9A-3 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9A-4 - License or registration required. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9A-5 - Scopes of practice. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9A-6 - Exemptions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9A-8 - Department duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9A-9 - Board; powers and duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9A-11.2 - Repealed.
Section 61-9A-15 - Examinations. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9A-16 - Temporary licensure. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9A-17 to 61-9A-21.1 - Repealed.
Section 61-9A-22 - Licensure by credentials. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9A-23 - License and registration renewal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9A-24 - License and registration fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9A-25 - Fund created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9A-27 - Privileged communications. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9A-28 - Criminal offender's character evaluation. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9A-29 - Injunctive proceedings. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)
Section 61-9A-30 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)