N.M. Admin. Code § 16.27.18.23 - ELECTRONIC THERAPY
A. Any
licensee or registrant offering services online, or by any other electronic
virtual means, shall adhere to the entire code of ethics as it appears in this
Part. In addition, the licensee or registrant providing services shall inform
the client, in the process of securing informed consent for services that:
(1) professional services are considered to
be rendered in the state of New Mexico;
(2) complaints about professional services
and should be directed to the New Mexico counseling and therapy practice board;
and
(3) encryption and other
technologies shall be used to insure confidentiality of the therapy
session.
B. Licensees or
registrants who provide professional services via electronic media (such as
computer, telephone, radio, and television) should inform clients of the
limitations and risks associated with such services.
C. Electronic and telephonic supervision,
counseling and psychotherapy services provided under supervision are considered
contact hours and subject to face-to-face supervision requirements.
Notes
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