Section 61-31-13 - Licensure by credentials; reciprocity. (Repealed effective July 1, 2016.)

61-31-13. Licensure by credentials; reciprocity. (Repealed effective July 1, 2016.)

A.     The board may license an applicant for the licensure level sought, provided the applicant: 

(1)     possesses and has held for a minimum of five years a valid social worker license issued by the appropriate examining board under the laws of any other state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia or any foreign nation; 

(2)     is in good standing with no disciplinary action pending or brought against the applicant within the past five years; 

(3)     possesses a bachelor's or master's degree in social work from a program of social work approved by the board; 

(4)     verifies that the applicant has taken and passed the national examination as defined by rule; and 

(5)     demonstrates an awareness and knowledge of New Mexico cultures as determined by the board.  

B.     The applicant will not have to further verify the applicant's experience, schooling or degrees if the criteria pursuant to Subsection A of this section are met.