NEW HAMPSHIRE COUNSELING JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES |
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027
SECTION 1: BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE – STRUCTURE, AUTHORITY &
RESPONSIBILITIES
Questions 1–25
Q1. Which New Hampshire statute governs the practice of mental health
counselors?
A) RSA 169-C
B) RSA 330-A
C) RSA 173-C
D) RSA 135-C
**Correct Answer: B**
Rationale: RSA 330-A is the Mental Health Practice Act that governs the licensing
and regulation of clinical mental health counselors, clinical social workers,
marriage and family therapists, and pastoral psychotherapists.
Q2. What is the name of the regulatory board responsible for licensing mental
health professionals in New Hampshire?
A) New Hampshire Board of Psychology
B) New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice
C) New Hampshire Department of Education
D) New Hampshire Board of Medicine
**Correct Answer: B**
Rationale: The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice is the designated
regulatory body created under RSA 330-A to issue licenses and regulate mental
health practitioners.
Q3. The Board of Mental Health Practice is administratively attached to which
state department?
A) Department of Education
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,B) Department of Health and Human Services
C) Department of Justice
D) Department of Safety
**Correct Answer: B**
Rationale: Under RSA 330-A:5, the Board is administratively attached to the
Department of Health and Human Services.
Q4. How many members comprise the New Hampshire Board of Mental Health
Practice?
A) 5 members
B) 7 members
C) 9 members
D) 11 members
**Correct Answer: C**
Rationale: The Board consists of nine members appointed by the Governor and
Executive Council.
Q5. Which of the following is NOT a profession regulated by the Board of Mental
Health Practice?
A) Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
B) Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
C) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
D) Licensed Psychologist
**Correct Answer: D**
Rationale: Psychologists are regulated by the Board of Psychologists, not the
Board of Mental Health Practice. The Board regulates LCMHCs, LICSWs, LMFTs,
and Pastoral Psychotherapists.
Q6. The Board of Mental Health Practice has the authority to adopt rules under
which section of RSA 330-A?
A) RSA 330-A:10
B) RSA 330-A:5
C) RSA 330-A:15
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,D) RSA 330-A:20
**Correct Answer: A**
Rationale: RSA 330-A:10 grants the Board its rulemaking authority to adopt rules
necessary for the administration of the Mental Health Practice Act.
Q7. The Board's rules are codified in which chapter of the New Hampshire Code of
Administrative Rules?
A) Chapter He-P
B) Chapter Mhp
C) Chapter Saf-C
D) Chapter Ed
**Correct Answer: B**
Rationale: The Board's administrative rules are codified in Chapter Mhp.
Q8. The term of office for a Board member is:
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
**Correct Answer: B**
Rationale: Under RSA 330-A:5, Board members serve staggered three-year terms.
Q9. Board members must be appointed by:
A) The Governor and Executive Council
B) The Attorney General
C) The Commissioner of DHHS
D) The Speaker of the House
**Correct Answer: A**
Rationale: The Governor with advice and consent of the Executive Council
appoints all Board members.
Q10. The Board must hold a minimum of how many regular meetings per year?
A) 1
3
, B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
**Correct Answer: D**
Rationale: The Board is required to hold at least four regular meetings per year.
Q11. The Board may employ:
A) An executive director
B) Administrative staff
C) Legal counsel
D) All of the above
**Correct Answer: D**
Rationale: The Board has authority to employ staff and legal counsel as needed to
carry out its duties.
Q12. The Board's primary duty is to:
A) Promote mental health counseling
B) Protect the public by regulating mental health practice
C) Maximize insurance reimbursements
D) Provide free mental health services
**Correct Answer: B**
Rationale: The Board's primary mission is public protection through regulation of
mental health professionals.
Q13. The Board may delegate authority to:
A) The executive director
B) A committee of Board members
C) The Attorney General
D) A and B only
**Correct Answer: D**
Rationale: The Board may delegate duties to its executive director and
committees, but retains ultimate authority.
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EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES |
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027
SECTION 1: BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE – STRUCTURE, AUTHORITY &
RESPONSIBILITIES
Questions 1–25
Q1. Which New Hampshire statute governs the practice of mental health
counselors?
A) RSA 169-C
B) RSA 330-A
C) RSA 173-C
D) RSA 135-C
**Correct Answer: B**
Rationale: RSA 330-A is the Mental Health Practice Act that governs the licensing
and regulation of clinical mental health counselors, clinical social workers,
marriage and family therapists, and pastoral psychotherapists.
Q2. What is the name of the regulatory board responsible for licensing mental
health professionals in New Hampshire?
A) New Hampshire Board of Psychology
B) New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice
C) New Hampshire Department of Education
D) New Hampshire Board of Medicine
**Correct Answer: B**
Rationale: The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice is the designated
regulatory body created under RSA 330-A to issue licenses and regulate mental
health practitioners.
Q3. The Board of Mental Health Practice is administratively attached to which
state department?
A) Department of Education
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,B) Department of Health and Human Services
C) Department of Justice
D) Department of Safety
**Correct Answer: B**
Rationale: Under RSA 330-A:5, the Board is administratively attached to the
Department of Health and Human Services.
Q4. How many members comprise the New Hampshire Board of Mental Health
Practice?
A) 5 members
B) 7 members
C) 9 members
D) 11 members
**Correct Answer: C**
Rationale: The Board consists of nine members appointed by the Governor and
Executive Council.
Q5. Which of the following is NOT a profession regulated by the Board of Mental
Health Practice?
A) Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
B) Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
C) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
D) Licensed Psychologist
**Correct Answer: D**
Rationale: Psychologists are regulated by the Board of Psychologists, not the
Board of Mental Health Practice. The Board regulates LCMHCs, LICSWs, LMFTs,
and Pastoral Psychotherapists.
Q6. The Board of Mental Health Practice has the authority to adopt rules under
which section of RSA 330-A?
A) RSA 330-A:10
B) RSA 330-A:5
C) RSA 330-A:15
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,D) RSA 330-A:20
**Correct Answer: A**
Rationale: RSA 330-A:10 grants the Board its rulemaking authority to adopt rules
necessary for the administration of the Mental Health Practice Act.
Q7. The Board's rules are codified in which chapter of the New Hampshire Code of
Administrative Rules?
A) Chapter He-P
B) Chapter Mhp
C) Chapter Saf-C
D) Chapter Ed
**Correct Answer: B**
Rationale: The Board's administrative rules are codified in Chapter Mhp.
Q8. The term of office for a Board member is:
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
**Correct Answer: B**
Rationale: Under RSA 330-A:5, Board members serve staggered three-year terms.
Q9. Board members must be appointed by:
A) The Governor and Executive Council
B) The Attorney General
C) The Commissioner of DHHS
D) The Speaker of the House
**Correct Answer: A**
Rationale: The Governor with advice and consent of the Executive Council
appoints all Board members.
Q10. The Board must hold a minimum of how many regular meetings per year?
A) 1
3
, B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
**Correct Answer: D**
Rationale: The Board is required to hold at least four regular meetings per year.
Q11. The Board may employ:
A) An executive director
B) Administrative staff
C) Legal counsel
D) All of the above
**Correct Answer: D**
Rationale: The Board has authority to employ staff and legal counsel as needed to
carry out its duties.
Q12. The Board's primary duty is to:
A) Promote mental health counseling
B) Protect the public by regulating mental health practice
C) Maximize insurance reimbursements
D) Provide free mental health services
**Correct Answer: B**
Rationale: The Board's primary mission is public protection through regulation of
mental health professionals.
Q13. The Board may delegate authority to:
A) The executive director
B) A committee of Board members
C) The Attorney General
D) A and B only
**Correct Answer: D**
Rationale: The Board may delegate duties to its executive director and
committees, but retains ultimate authority.
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