STUDY PREP GUIDE TO HELP YOU PASS THE NCMHCE!
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​The following free practice exam is closely modeled after 
the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam (NCMHCE).


Don't worry if the answers don't seem to make sense; making sense out of this confusing exam is precisely what I cover in my highly focused, preparation workshop for the NCMHCE.

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Watch this brief video first as it explains how to take the quiz:
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Free Practice Simulation:
You are a school counselor meeting Roger for his first session. Roger is in seventh grade and presents polite and reserved. He is referred due to multiple altercations that have been occurring during recess over the last 4 months. Other students have been teasing him calling him Roger Rabbit. Roger lives with his parents and 2 brothers.

You are a school counselor meeting Roger for his first session. Roger is in seventh grade and presents polite and reserved. He is referred due to multiple altercations that have been occurring during recess over the last 4 months. Other students have been teasing him calling him Roger Rabbit. Roger lives with his parents and 2 brothers.

 
  1. Section A: Which of the following questions would you select to assist in formulating a DSM-5 diagnosis? Select as many as apply.
    1. How much time do you spend watching violent movies or playing violent video games?
    2. Do your parents fight much at home?
    3. Do you fight much with your siblings?
    4. How do the fights typically start at recess?
    5. How much sugar do you consume in a given day?
    6. How would you describe your typical mood?
    7. How many referrals have you had this semester?
    8. Do you ever plan to start a fight at recess?
    9. Do you have frequent stomach aches?
    10. Do you ever start a fight just to get out of class?
    11. What sort of life stressors are you experiencing?
    12. Are you having trouble sleeping?
    13. Are you using drugs or alcohol?
    14. How is your appetite?
  2. Section B: Who would you contact to gain further information regarding Roger? Select as many as apply.
    1. His parents
    2. His best friend
    3. His homeroom teacher
    4. His priest
    5. His coach
    6. His favorite teacher's aid
    7. His primary care physician
    8. The local juvenile department to see if there have been legal referrals
    9. The recess monitor
    10. His girlfriend
    11. His previous counselor
  3. Section C: Based on the gathered information, which is the most appropriate provisional DSM-5 diagnosis?Select only one. Do not move forward until instructed to do so.
    1. Conduct Disorder
    2. Disruptive mood Dysregulation Disorder
    3. Disruptive mood Dysregulation Disorder, Adjustment Disorder
    4. Adjustment Disorder
    5. Oppositional Defiant Disorder
    6. Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Adjustment Disorder
    7. Conduct Disorder, Adjustment Disorder
    8. Intermittent Explosive Disorder
    9. Unspecified Behavioral Disorder
    10. Unspecified Mood Disorder
  4. Section D: Which of the following would preclude a diagnosis of Intermittent Explosive Disorder. Select as many as apply.
    1. The client is under the age of six.
    2. The client's symptoms are better explained by Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder.
    3. The client's outbursts are proportional to provocation.
    4. The client's Verbal or physical aggression have been occurring twice weekly, on average, for the last two months.
    5. The client's outbursts are not premeditated.
    6. The client has been diagnosed with Restless Leg Syndrome.
    7. The client's symptoms are better explained by Major Depressive Disorder.
    8. The client is over the age of 21.
    9. The client's outbursts have caused them legal trouble.
    10. The client's symptoms are better explained by a psychotic disorder.
    11. The client's outbursts are not committed in order to obtain some tangible objective
  5. Section E: Which of the following treatment options would be appropriate? Select as many as are indicated.
    1. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
    2. Recreational Therapy
    3. Adult Bibliotherapy
    4. Family sculpting
    5. Cognitive Reframing
    6. Covert Desensitization
    7. Body Awareness
    8. Cognitive Rehearsal
    9. Assertiveness Training
    10. Response Cost
    11. Contingency Management
    12. Applied behavior analysis
    13. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
  6. Section F: You receive a referral for a new client. Hina is an 8th grade female who has recently matriculated as an exchange student from Japan. This is her first time away from Japan. Her English is good, but she is having a hard time understanding American teen culture and is struggling emotionally with the transition. You have no experience working with students from the Japanese culture. Which of the following would be your best course of action? Select only one. Do not move forward until instructed to do so.
    1. Decline the referral without explanation.
    2. Decline the referral as working with Japanese students is outside your scope of practice.
    3. Refer Hina to a school counselor who has experience working with people from that culture.
    4. Begin working with Hina and build connection as you learn about each other's cultures.
    5. Solicit the assistance of a cultural interpreter who will attend sessions.
    6. Take a crash course in Japanese culture and then begin counseling Hina.
    7. Refer Hina to a exchange student support group instead of individual counseling.
    8. Involve Hina's parents in session to assist in cultural awareness.
  7. Section G If you wanted to administer the Mental Status Exam to Roger, which of the following are not expected elements of a standard Mental Status Exam. Select as many as are indicated.
    1. The client's therapeutic cooperation.
    2. The client's behavior.
    3. The presence or absence of suicidal ideation.
    4. The presence or absence of drug and/or alcohol use.
    5. The presence or absence of unwarrented excessive dread of objects or situations.
    6. Orientation to person time and place.
    7. The client's sexual orientation.
    8. The client's ability to make sound, reasonable decisions.
    9. The client's manner of speech.
    10. The presence or absence of abnormal behaviors.
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​Every year, thousands of graduates take the NCMHCE as their final step towards licensure. This one examination stands between them and continued employment as a counselor. 

On average, at least 30% will fail every time * 

​Watch the following video to learn how You Can Pass the NCMHCE:
My name is Jonathan Maletz. I’m a licensed therapist and Board Certified Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience and I consider a 30% failure rate totally unacceptable! No one needs to fail the NCMHCE. Your graduate degree program covered all the necessary material.
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So what is the problem? It isn't prep. Rather, this test is exceedingly confusing. It is unlike any exam you have ever taken. If you can get past this confusion, you can pass this test.That is why I have developed a video training where in five hours, I cover everything you need to know to pass. I begin by explaining the exam's unique mindset and teaching you how to 'think like the exam'. This is critical since the NCMHCE is an exceedingly subjective exam. Then, we go over the exam's structure with an emphasis on strategy so that you know how to handle the confusing ‘Choose All That Apply’ questions. We review the DSM as well as other key material that is on the test. And finally, we take and discuss two practice exams so that you can see for yourself how it’s done. I also email you 80 pages of core study material that you will need to know to pass the exam.

Once you have worked through all the study materials you will be ready to tackle the online simulations that are included in my program. These include 5 individual sims followed by a 10 sim mock exam. If you can pass my sims, you are ready for the NCMHCE. If you struggle with the sims, you will know what content you need to spend additional time studying. 

No Special equipment is needed. No travel expenses. You can assure your readiness with this online training from the comfort of your own home! This is a self-paced program that lets you watch the videos whenever you want and as often as you like (for six months). Also, I update the videos every other month to stay current with any exam changes.   

Other programs cost over $400. My recorded workshop is available for $250. This includes the workshop, my in-depth Study Materials and the online practice simulations. No hidden costs or fees.

I am confident that my workshop will help you to pass this exam. In fact, I'll give you this guarantee: If you take the NCMHCE and don't pass, I will fully refund everything you paid me (details on Order Page).
Together, we can assure that you pass this exam!
​For more information, call Jonathan toll free at 
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​Workshop Updated: March, 2021
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    April Smith, MS

The first time I took the NCMHCE I failed, I just didn't understand the format. Jonathan's workshop gave me the understanding and the strategies I needed to pass. The information was presented in a fun and interactive way.
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     Mary George, MA, RMHCI 

I didn't come close to passing the NCMHCE the first time because of the breadth of content and complex design of the exam.  Jonathan's workshop and study materials clarified the content and made the exam format understandable.  With Jonathan's help I passed the NCMHCE by a solid margin on my second try.  I couldn't recommend his workshop more. 
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About the Instructor:

Jonathan Maletz is a licensed therapist and a professional educator. As a clinician, he has over 20 years experience in general private practice which includes 10 years specializing in family therapy via the Juvenile Justice system. As a presenter, Mr. Maletz uses his clinical skills to engage audiences in order to make his material both accessible and enjoyable.

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