Behavioral & mental health licensure in New Mexico.
The required exam, supervised hours, jurisprudence rules, and official board for six New Mexico behavioral and mental health licenses — professional counseling, clinical social work, psychology, marriage & family therapy, behavior analysis, and addictions counseling.
Professional counseling licensure in New Mexico
License: LPCC · Exam: NCE and NCMHCE
- Supervised experience3,000 (incl. 100 supervision; up to 1,000 from practicum)
- TimeframeMinimum 2 years
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current New Mexico rules with the board before you apply.
Clinical social work licensure in New Mexico
License: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) · Exam: ASWB Clinical
- Supervised experience3,600 supervised (90 hours supervision; 70 face-to-face)
- TimeframeAt least 2 years
- State law / jurisprudence examYes — New Mexico Jurisprudence Exam
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current New Mexico rules with the board before you apply.
Psychology licensure in New Mexico
License: Licensed Psychologist · Exam: EPPP Part 1
- Supervised experience3,000 (up to 1,500 doctoral practicum/internship; remainder postdoctoral)
- Timeframepostdoc over up to 3 years
- State law / jurisprudence examYes — New Mexico Jurisprudence Examination
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current New Mexico rules with the board before you apply.
Marriage & family therapy licensure in New Mexico
License: LMFT · Exam: AMFTRB National MFT Exam
- Supervised experience2 years; 1,000 clinical client contact; 200 supervision (≥100 individual)
- TimeframeMinimum 2 years; 1 hr supervision per 10 hrs client contact
- State law / jurisprudence examYes — New Mexico Jurisprudence Examination
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current New Mexico rules with the board before you apply.
Behavior analysis licensure in New Mexico
License: No state license — BACB certification only (confirmed: NM not in BACB's 41 licensing states) · Exam: BCBA exam (BACB)
- Supervised experienceBACB standard: 2,000 fieldwork hours (or 1,500 concentrated)
- TimeframePer BACB standards
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current New Mexico rules with the board before you apply.
Addictions counseling licensure in New Mexico
License: LADAC (Licensed Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor) · Exam: NAADAC NCAC I exam
- Supervised experience2,000 (bachelor's) / 3,000 (associate's) / 1,000 (master's); 50–200 supervision
- Timeframe1–3 years by degree
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current New Mexico rules with the board before you apply.
New Mexico at a glance: Professional counseling uses the NCE and NCMHCE; clinical social work uses the ASWB Clinical; psychology uses the EPPP Part 1. Always confirm current rules with each board before you apply.
The licensures we help you pass.
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Psychologist
A doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) in psychology from an accredited program.
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A BSW, MSW, or doctoral social work degree from a CSWE-accredited program, depending on the license level.
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A master's in counseling or a related field, ideally CACREP-accredited.
See exam prep →Marriage & Family Therapist
A master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy or a closely related field.
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A master's degree plus BACB-verified coursework (a bachelor's for the BCaBA).
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The education or degree your state credential requires for addiction counseling.
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