How to Become an Approved Clinical Supervisor in New Mexico: A Guide for LPCCs

If you're a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in New Mexico and want to take the next step in your career by guiding new professionals, becoming an Approved Clinical Supervisor is a powerful way to lead and give back to the counseling community. This role not only expands your scope of practice—it strengthens the entire behavioral health field.

✅ New Mexico Clinical Supervisor Requirements

To be recognized as an Approved Clinical Supervisor by the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board, you must:

• Hold an Independent Clinical License: Such as LPCC, LMFT, LPAT, or equivalent.

• Complete 9 Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

  • 3 CEUs specifically in counseling and therapy supervision.

  • 6 CEUs focused on ethics in supervision.

🧾 Source: Supervisor Designation Application (PDF)

🔁 Renewal and Ongoing CE Requirements

If you are licensed by the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board, your supervisor status renews automatically with your license, provided you complete the required CEUs.

🧾 Source: Counseling Board FAQs

🎓 How Telehealth Certification Institute (TCI) Can Support You

At Telehealth Certification Institute, we offer the exact training needed to fulfill New Mexico’s supervision requirements. We recommend the following three courses:

• Preparing for Effective Supervision

• The Ethical Dance with Gatekeeping: Common Complaints

• Ethics for Supervisors

💬 Join Our Free Clinical Supervision Forum

Our Clinical Supervision Forum is a free, live webinar series that runs every other month. Clinicians from across the country join to:

• Learn from expert supervision presenters

• Earn CE credit at no cost

• Network with peers and strengthen supervision skills

⚠️ Disclaimer

“The information provided in this article is for general educational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. Licensing and supervision requirements may change, and interpretations may vary. It is the responsibility of each individual to verify the current rules and qualifications directly with their state licensing authority.”

📢 Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Becoming an Approved Clinical Supervisor not only fulfills a regulatory requirement but also positions you as a leader and mentor in the counseling field. With TCI's tailored courses and resources, you're well-equipped to take this significant step in your professional journey.

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