NEW HAMPSHIRE COUNSELING JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
ACTUAL 2026 /2027 HIGH YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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1. Which New Hampshire statute governs the practice of mental
health counselors and establishes the Board of Mental Health
Practice?
A) RSA 169-C
B) RSA 330-A
C) RSA 173-C
D) RSA 135-C
CORRECT ANSWER: B) RSA 330-A
Rationale: RSA 330-A is the New Hampshire Mental Health
Practice Act. It establishes the Board of Mental Health Practice and
governs the licensure and regulation of clinical mental health
,counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists,
and pastoral psychotherapists. RSA 169-C is the Child Protection
Act, RSA 173-C governs confidential communications between
victims and counselors, and RSA 135-C governs the state mental
health services system.
2. What is the primary purpose of the New Hampshire Board of
Mental Health Practice?
A) To provide direct clinical supervision to candidates for licensure
B) To protect the public by regulating the practice of mental health
professionals
C) To set reimbursement rates for mental health services
D) To operate state psychiatric facilities
CORRECT ANSWER: B) To protect the public by regulating the
practice of mental health professionals
Rationale: The Board's statutory mission under RSA 330-A is to
protect the public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring that mental
health practitioners meet established standards of competence and
ethical conduct. The Board does not provide clinical supervision, set
reimbursement rates, or operate treatment facilities.
,3. How many members comprise the New Hampshire Board of
Mental Health Practice?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 11
CORRECT ANSWER: B) 7
Rationale: Under RSA 330-A:3, the Board of Mental Health Practice
consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor and Council. The
composition includes licensed mental health practitioners from
various disciplines and public members.
4. Which of the following is NOT a function of the New Hampshire
Board of Mental Health Practice?
A) Issuing licenses to qualified mental health practitioners
B) Investigating complaints against licensees
C) Providing free legal representation to licensees facing malpractice
suits
D) Conducting disciplinary hearings for violations of the practice act
, CORRECT ANSWER: C) Providing free legal representation to
licensees facing malpractice suits
Rationale: The Board's functions under RSA 330-A include
licensing, investigating complaints, conducting hearings, and
imposing discipline. The Board does not provide legal representation
to licensees. Licensees are responsible for obtaining their own legal
counsel if needed.
5. Under RSA 330-A, which of the following is considered the
"practice of mental health counseling"?
A) Only the diagnosis and treatment of severe mental illness
B) Assessment, diagnosis, consultation, treatment recommendations,
and treatment of persons with mental health concerns
C) Exclusively providing vocational rehabilitation services
D) Only conducting psychological testing
CORRECT ANSWER: B) Assessment, diagnosis, consultation,
treatment recommendations, and treatment of persons with mental
health concerns
ACTUAL 2026 /2027 HIGH YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND STUDY GUIDE ACCURATE EXAM COMPLETE
APPROVED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (100% CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS) CURRENTLY UPDATED VERSION 2026
EDITION |GUARANTEED PASS A+ |FULL REVISED NH
COUNSELING JURISPRUDENCE REAL EXAM | INSTANT PDF
ACCESS
1. Which New Hampshire statute governs the practice of mental
health counselors and establishes the Board of Mental Health
Practice?
A) RSA 169-C
B) RSA 330-A
C) RSA 173-C
D) RSA 135-C
CORRECT ANSWER: B) RSA 330-A
Rationale: RSA 330-A is the New Hampshire Mental Health
Practice Act. It establishes the Board of Mental Health Practice and
governs the licensure and regulation of clinical mental health
,counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists,
and pastoral psychotherapists. RSA 169-C is the Child Protection
Act, RSA 173-C governs confidential communications between
victims and counselors, and RSA 135-C governs the state mental
health services system.
2. What is the primary purpose of the New Hampshire Board of
Mental Health Practice?
A) To provide direct clinical supervision to candidates for licensure
B) To protect the public by regulating the practice of mental health
professionals
C) To set reimbursement rates for mental health services
D) To operate state psychiatric facilities
CORRECT ANSWER: B) To protect the public by regulating the
practice of mental health professionals
Rationale: The Board's statutory mission under RSA 330-A is to
protect the public health, safety, and welfare by ensuring that mental
health practitioners meet established standards of competence and
ethical conduct. The Board does not provide clinical supervision, set
reimbursement rates, or operate treatment facilities.
,3. How many members comprise the New Hampshire Board of
Mental Health Practice?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 11
CORRECT ANSWER: B) 7
Rationale: Under RSA 330-A:3, the Board of Mental Health Practice
consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor and Council. The
composition includes licensed mental health practitioners from
various disciplines and public members.
4. Which of the following is NOT a function of the New Hampshire
Board of Mental Health Practice?
A) Issuing licenses to qualified mental health practitioners
B) Investigating complaints against licensees
C) Providing free legal representation to licensees facing malpractice
suits
D) Conducting disciplinary hearings for violations of the practice act
, CORRECT ANSWER: C) Providing free legal representation to
licensees facing malpractice suits
Rationale: The Board's functions under RSA 330-A include
licensing, investigating complaints, conducting hearings, and
imposing discipline. The Board does not provide legal representation
to licensees. Licensees are responsible for obtaining their own legal
counsel if needed.
5. Under RSA 330-A, which of the following is considered the
"practice of mental health counseling"?
A) Only the diagnosis and treatment of severe mental illness
B) Assessment, diagnosis, consultation, treatment recommendations,
and treatment of persons with mental health concerns
C) Exclusively providing vocational rehabilitation services
D) Only conducting psychological testing
CORRECT ANSWER: B) Assessment, diagnosis, consultation,
treatment recommendations, and treatment of persons with mental
health concerns
