NH COUNSELING JURISPRUDENCE
PRACTICE EXAMINATION COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
Core Domains
• New Hampshire Mental Health Practice Act (RSA 330-A) – Purpose,
Scope, and Definitions
• Board of Mental Health Practice – Structure, Authority, and
Rulemaking
• Licensure Requirements and Application Process
• Supervision Requirements for Conditional Licensees
• Scope of Practice and Practice Limitations
• Ethical Standards and Professional Conduct
• Client Rights, Confidentiality, and Informed Consent
• Disciplinary Proceedings and Complaint Process
• Continuing Education and License Renewal
• Telehealth and Interjurisdictional Practice
Introduction
This comprehensive practice examination is designed to assess
candidates' knowledge of the laws, rules, and ethical standards governing
the practice of clinical mental health counseling in the State of New
Hampshire. The exam covers the New Hampshire Mental Health Practice
Act (RSA 330-A), the administrative rules of the Board of Mental Health
Practice (Mhp), professional ethics codes, and the legal responsibilities of
licensed mental health practitioners. Candidates will demonstrate their
,understanding of licensure requirements, supervision standards, scope of
practice limitations, client rights, mandatory reporting obligations, and the
disciplinary process. The multiple-choice format includes foundational
theory questions, applied professional knowledge scenarios, and critical
thinking items that emphasize real-world application and ethical decision-
making in clinical practice.
Question 1
Which New Hampshire statute serves as the primary governing law for
the practice of clinical mental health counseling?
A. RSA 169-C
B. RSA 330-A
C. RSA 173-C
D. RSA 135-C
B
RATIONALE: RSA 330-A is the New Hampshire 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.
Question 2
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
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.
Question 3
How many members comprise the New Hampshire Board of Mental
Health Practice?
A. 5 members
B. 7 members
C. 9 members
D. 11 members
C
RATIONALE: The Board consists of nine members appointed by the
Governor and Executive Council. The composition includes one
licensed pastoral psychotherapist, one licensed clinical social worker,
one licensed school social worker, one licensed marriage and family
therapist, one licensed clinical mental health counselor, one member
from a community mental health center, and three public members.
Question 4
Which of the following is NOT a profession regulated by the New
Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice?
A. Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
B. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
C. Licensed Psychologist
D. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
C
, RATIONALE: The Board of Mental Health Practice regulates pastoral
psychotherapists, clinical social workers, clinical mental health
counselors, and marriage and family therapists. Psychologists are
regulated by a separate board.
Question 5
Under RSA 330-A, "mental health practice" includes all of the following
EXCEPT:
A. Observation and description of human behavior
B. Diagnosis and modification of human behavior
C. Prescription of psychotropic medications
D. Evaluation and interpretation of human behavior
C
RATIONALE: Mental health practice includes observation,
description, evaluation, interpretation, diagnosis, and modification of
human behavior. However, RSA 330-A explicitly states that no person
licensed under this chapter shall assess the need for medications,
prescribe medications, or otherwise practice medicine as defined in
RSA 329.
Question 6
A "mental health practitioner" under RSA 330-A includes which of the
following?
A. Psychologists only
B. Psychiatrists only
C. Pastoral psychotherapists, clinical social workers, clinical mental
health counselors, and marriage and family therapists
D. All licensed healthcare providers
C
PRACTICE EXAMINATION COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
Core Domains
• New Hampshire Mental Health Practice Act (RSA 330-A) – Purpose,
Scope, and Definitions
• Board of Mental Health Practice – Structure, Authority, and
Rulemaking
• Licensure Requirements and Application Process
• Supervision Requirements for Conditional Licensees
• Scope of Practice and Practice Limitations
• Ethical Standards and Professional Conduct
• Client Rights, Confidentiality, and Informed Consent
• Disciplinary Proceedings and Complaint Process
• Continuing Education and License Renewal
• Telehealth and Interjurisdictional Practice
Introduction
This comprehensive practice examination is designed to assess
candidates' knowledge of the laws, rules, and ethical standards governing
the practice of clinical mental health counseling in the State of New
Hampshire. The exam covers the New Hampshire Mental Health Practice
Act (RSA 330-A), the administrative rules of the Board of Mental Health
Practice (Mhp), professional ethics codes, and the legal responsibilities of
licensed mental health practitioners. Candidates will demonstrate their
,understanding of licensure requirements, supervision standards, scope of
practice limitations, client rights, mandatory reporting obligations, and the
disciplinary process. The multiple-choice format includes foundational
theory questions, applied professional knowledge scenarios, and critical
thinking items that emphasize real-world application and ethical decision-
making in clinical practice.
Question 1
Which New Hampshire statute serves as the primary governing law for
the practice of clinical mental health counseling?
A. RSA 169-C
B. RSA 330-A
C. RSA 173-C
D. RSA 135-C
B
RATIONALE: RSA 330-A is the New Hampshire 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.
Question 2
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
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.
Question 3
How many members comprise the New Hampshire Board of Mental
Health Practice?
A. 5 members
B. 7 members
C. 9 members
D. 11 members
C
RATIONALE: The Board consists of nine members appointed by the
Governor and Executive Council. The composition includes one
licensed pastoral psychotherapist, one licensed clinical social worker,
one licensed school social worker, one licensed marriage and family
therapist, one licensed clinical mental health counselor, one member
from a community mental health center, and three public members.
Question 4
Which of the following is NOT a profession regulated by the New
Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice?
A. Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
B. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
C. Licensed Psychologist
D. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
C
, RATIONALE: The Board of Mental Health Practice regulates pastoral
psychotherapists, clinical social workers, clinical mental health
counselors, and marriage and family therapists. Psychologists are
regulated by a separate board.
Question 5
Under RSA 330-A, "mental health practice" includes all of the following
EXCEPT:
A. Observation and description of human behavior
B. Diagnosis and modification of human behavior
C. Prescription of psychotropic medications
D. Evaluation and interpretation of human behavior
C
RATIONALE: Mental health practice includes observation,
description, evaluation, interpretation, diagnosis, and modification of
human behavior. However, RSA 330-A explicitly states that no person
licensed under this chapter shall assess the need for medications,
prescribe medications, or otherwise practice medicine as defined in
RSA 329.
Question 6
A "mental health practitioner" under RSA 330-A includes which of the
following?
A. Psychologists only
B. Psychiatrists only
C. Pastoral psychotherapists, clinical social workers, clinical mental
health counselors, and marriage and family therapists
D. All licensed healthcare providers
C
