Practitioners

7.35.2.7 NMAC defines a practitioner as a licensed healthcare professional certified by the department to provide medical psilocybin integrative therapy and supervise guides, 7.35.2.7 (P)(7), p. 3. The certification itself is set by the proposed Part 3, none of which is in effect.

One of the pathways. Sources read September 8, 2026.

RULE7.35.3 NMAC, proposed and not in effect. The draft published August 25, 2026 is the current text; the definitions of 7.35.2.7 NMAC apply to it, 7.35.3.7, p. 1. The draft, section by section

STATUSProposed. Public hearing Friday, October 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m., Harold Runnels Building auditorium, 1190 St. Francis Drive, Santa Fe, by video and telephone as well, with written comment accepted. Notice of public hearing, August 25, 2026; the record

APPLYNot yet. No application exists until the rule is adopted and takes effect. The draft has the application filed "using the electronic system designated by the department," 7.35.3.9 (E), p. 3.

What the draft asks of a practitioner

Every certification applicant submits legal name, address, telephone, and e-mail; a legible copy of a driver's license or comparable photo identification; documentation of the applicable educational requirements; for renewal, continuing education; consent to publication of contact information, an affirmation that the submission is true and accurate, and an attestation of no sex-offender registration in any jurisdiction; and a signature and date. 7.35.3.9 (C), p. 3

A practitioner additionally submits documentation of a current New Mexico license to practice therapy, counseling, or behavioral services (the draft's examples: PSY, LSW, LCSW); completion of the department-approved practicum; one of: current basic life support certification, both CPR and AED certification, or licensure as a New Mexico emergency medical technician; HIPAA certification within the preceding two years; a completed W-9; and whatever else the department reasonably requires. 7.35.3.9 (E), p. 3

Education and practicum. Educational requirements at 7.35.3.18, p. 11; practicum requirements at 7.35.3.19, p. 13, with the waiver provisions at 7.35.3.10 (D), p. 5; requirements and prohibitions once certified at 7.35.3.13, p. 8.

After filing. The department reviews a completed application and notifies the applicant of approval or denial; a denied applicant may re-apply within six months, and a second denial bars re-application for six months. 7.35.3.9 (A), p. 2. Renewal has its own deadline, 7.35.3.9 (B), p. 3.

On the rules site

7.35.3 NMAC: who may train, the hours, every training pathway, specialization, and the rulemaking record.