N.M. Admin. Code § 8.321.11.30

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 22, November 19, 2024

Section 8.321.11.30 - MINIMUM STAFF QUALIFICATIONS

A. Administrator:

(1) Must be at least 21 years of age.

(2) The administrator shall possess experience in acute mental health and hold at least a bachelor's degree in the human services field or be a registered nurse with experience or training in acute mental health treatment.

B. Clinical director:

(1) Be at least 21 years of age.

(2) Be a licensed independent mental health professional or certified nurse practitioner or certified nurse specialist with experience and training in acute mental health treatment and withdrawal management services, if withdrawal management services are provided.

C. Registered nurse:

(1) Must be at least 18 years of age.

(2) Must have a current NM Registered Nurse license.

(3) Must possess experience and training in acute mental health treatment, and withdrawal management services if withdrawal management services are provided.

D. Direct service staff must be at least 18 years of age.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.321.11.30

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024