The bill amends the Professional Psychologist Act in New Mexico to include prescribing psychologists with independent experience in prescribing psychotropic medication in the definition of "independently licensed prescribing clinician." Specifically, it adds language to define "independently licensed prescribing clinician" to include a prescribing psychologist who has at least four years of independent experience in this area, alongside other licensed medical professionals such as physicians and nurse practitioners.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the role of a "supervising clinician" to also encompass prescribing psychologists with the same level of independent experience in prescribing psychotropic medication. This amendment aims to expand the scope of practice for psychologists in New Mexico, allowing them to prescribe medication under certain conditions, thereby enhancing the mental health care services available to the public.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 61-9-3