New Mexico Substance Abuse Counselor CE Requirements

New Mexico Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors are required to complete 40 hours of approved of continuing education every 2 years.

Yes! There are no restrictions on the number of hours New Mexico Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors can complete through CE4Less – all 40 hours may be earned through CE4Less.

CE4Less is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA), Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) and NAADAC to provide continuing education.

Our Unlimited Plan is a great option for New Mexico Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors who want to satisfy all their continuing education requirements for one low price! Check out our options here.

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New Mexico Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors licenses must be renewed every two years by September 30th.

Each renewal New Mexico Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors must complete:

• 12 hours in Ethics (See our courses in Ethics & Telemental Health and Ethics Boundary Issues)
• 9 hours in Supervision (3 hours specific to counseling and therapy supervision and 6 specific to ethics in supervision, must be mailed in to the board)

For more information, please contact the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department, Counseling and Therapy Practice at (505) 476-4622, see their website (available here) for additional information about your license or renewal requirements, or see New Mexico rules and regulations relating to Counselor licensure and continuing education.