N.M. Admin. Code § 16.22.3.8 - NON-LICENSED PERSONS

A. Limits of practice. Unless licensed by the board or exempted from licensure as provided in the act, no non-licensed person shall render, perform, or offer to render or perform psychological services except as provided under this part. The provisions of this part shall be strictly construed to ensure that the public is adequately protected from the practice of psychology by unqualified persons.

B. Required consent by patient or client. Except for normal office management, administrative, and secretarial support roles and functions, the patient or client shall be fully informed of the tasks and assignments performed by non-licensed persons. The supervisor shall obtain informed consent as appropriate when non-licensed persons will have access to confidential patient or client information or if other non-licensed persons are or will be performing or rendering psychological services under supervision.

C. Non-licensed employees or staff.

(1) A licensed psychologist may employ office staff or agents to perform nonprofessional office management, administrative, and secretarial duties and functions. The licensee shall make every effort to ensure that the office staff is trained in a protect patient or client confidential information. The psychologist shall be responsible for any breach of confidentiality by his employees or staff.

(2) A licensed psychologist may employ qualified non-licensed persons to administer and score psychological tests or gather historical data from patients or clients. The employee shall work under the psychologist's direct supervision. The psychologist is ultimately responsible for the accuracy and competent administration, scoring and interpretation of tests and data.

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N.M. Admin. Code § 16.22.3.8

16.22.3.8 NMAC - Rp, 16.22.3.8 NMAC, 11/15/06