Counseling Degrees & Licenses in New Mexico
Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) Licenses in New Mexico: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board | Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) are the licenses issued in New Mexico. To earn a LMHC license candidates must:
In order to be a LPCC, candidates must meet the above requirements as well as:
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New Mexico requires counselors to renew their licenses every two years. The renewal fee is $75 for LMHCs and $150 for LPCs. Both licenses require 40 hours of continuing education, six of which must be in ethics. |
School Counseling Licenses in New Mexico
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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New Mexico Public Education Department |
The New Mexico Public Education Department issues school counseling licenses. Candidates for this license must meet one of the following requirements:
All applicants must:
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School counselor licenses in New Mexico expire every five years. Renewals must be completed online and include a $120 renewal fee. Counselors are not required to complete any continuing education but are required to submit a Superintendent ‘s Recommendation for Continuing Licensure. |
Substance Abuse Counseling Licenses in New Mexico
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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The Counseling and Therapy Practice Board in New Mexico licenses Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (LADAC) and three tiers of Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA). To earn an LSAA license, candidates must:
LADAC license candidates must:
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Renewals for LSAA and LADAC counselors in New Mexico happen every two years and cost $150. Counselors must complete 40 hours of continuing education in order to be eligible to renew. These hours must include six hours in ethics. |
Rehabilitation Counseling Licenses in New Mexico
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Rehabilitation counselors in New Mexico must be either Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselors (LPC) or Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC). To earn a LMHC license candidates must:
In order to be a LPCC, candidates must meet the above requirements as well as:
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New Mexico requires counselors to renew their licenses every two years. The renewal fee is $75 for LMHCs and $150 for LPCs. Both licenses require 40 hours of continuing education, six of which must be in ethics. |
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Licenses in New Mexico
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) for national certification |
Currently, there are no state certification or licensing requirements for applied behavior analysts in New Mexico. However, holding a BCBA certification and maintaining membership with the New Mexico Association for Behavior Analysis can help with employment opportunities or job advancement. |
Marriage and Family Therapy Licenses in New Mexico
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board |
The New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board credentials Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) and Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (LAMFT) To earn an LAMFT license, candidates must:
In order to be an LMFT, candidates must meet the associate license requirements as well as:
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New Mexico requires marriage and family therapists to renew their licenses every two years. The renewal fee is $220. Therapists must complete 40 hours of continuing education units per renewal cycle, six of which must be in ethics. |
Child (Pediatric) Behavioral Therapy Licenses in New Mexico
Licensing Authority | Eligibility & Details | Renewal Requirements |
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Child therapists in New Mexico must be either Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselors (LPC) or Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC). To earn a LMHC license candidates must:
In order to be a LPCC, candidates must meet the above requirements as well as:
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New Mexico requires counselors to renew their licenses every two years. The renewal fee is $75 for LMHCs and $150 for LPCs. Both licenses require 40 hours of continuing education, six of which must be in ethics. |