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Important Links For Prescribing Psychologist In New Mexico

  • 1. New Mexico State University MSCP Program
    Website: https://cep.nmsu.edu/academic-programs/clinical-pychpharm.html

    New Mexico's in-state postdoctoral Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP) degree program. The NMSU MSCP Program provides advanced education and training in clinical psychopharmacology for licensed psychologists seeking expertise in psychopharmacology, integrated healthcare, and prescribing psychology.

    2. Alliant International University Clinical Psychopharmacology Program
    Website: https://www.alliant.edu

    One of the nation's longest-standing psychopharmacology training programs for psychologists and an established pathway for advanced education in clinical psychopharmacology.

    3. APA Prescriptive Authority Program Designation
    Website: https://www.apa.org/education-career/grad/designation

    The American Psychological Association's official designation system for postdoctoral psychopharmacology training programs.

    4. ASPPB Psychopharmacology Examination for Psychologists (PEP)
    Website: https://asppb.net/exams/pep/

    Information regarding examination eligibility, registration, candidate resources, and certification requirements.

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  • New Mexico Licensure & Regulatory Resources

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New Mexico Board of Psychologist Examiners – Licensing, Registration & Renewal

  • Website: https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/psychologist-examiners/licensing-registration-and-renewal/

    Official licensing portal for psychologists, psychologists pursuing prescriptive authority, conditional prescribing psychologists, and prescribing psychologists in New Mexico.

    Before applying, applicants should carefully review all instructions, application materials, affidavits, supervision forms, fee schedules, and supporting documentation requirements.

    New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) – Title 16, Chapter 22
    Website: https://www.srca.nm.gov/nmac-home/nmac-titles/title-16-occupational-and-professional-licensing/

    Tip: Search for 'Chapter 22 – Psychologists and Psychologist Associates.'

    Key Sections:
    16.22.20 – Health Care Practitioner Collaboration Guidelines
    16.22.21 – Limits of Practice
    16.22.22 – Application Committee
    16.22.23 – Requirements for Education and Conditional Prescription Certificate
    16.22.24 – Two-Year Supervised Practice Requirements
    16.22.25 – Prescription Certificate Application, Peer Review, and Evaluation
    16.22.27 – Formulary
    16.22.28 – Complaint Procedures
    16.22.29 – Continuing Professional Education and Certificate Renewal
    16.22.30 – Prescription Monitoring Program Requirements

    SPA-NM Recommendation: All psychologists pursuing prescriptive authority should familiarize themselves with these regulations and review updates periodically.

 

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