Licensure Information
MaMHCA License Exam Information Updates 2017
Important New Information About the LMHC License Exam (NCMHCE)
The NCMHCE is now being given in the Computer-based format
It will be given one week or two weeks per month, first week of each month except April and September (3rd week).Monday thru Saturday 9:00 to 1:30 in Cambridge, Holyoke, Framingham and Saugus. Registration is still through NBCC. But you must now also contact Pearson VUE, NBCC/CCE’s Computer Exam Contractor, for dates, availability and location after you receive registration confirmation from NBCC.
Contacting Pearson VUE: NBCC/CCE’s New Computer Exam Contractor
Individuals should contact Pearson VUE for exam date availability after receiving Registration Confirmation from NBCC. Phone: 866-904-4432. web: www.pearsonvue.com
Contacting CCE/NBCC:
You can also contact CCE/NBCC at:
NBCC Phone 336-482-2856
NBCC Web: www.nbcc.org
MaMHCA’s Exam Preparation Services
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License Exam Prep Workshops: Given 4-6 times yearly
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508-698-0010
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www.mamhca.org
PTI’s Clinical Mental Health Counselor Handbook & Study Guide, 3rd Edition, 2015
Licensure Regulations: The specific requirements re licensure as an LMHC are outlined in the CMR 262. You will need this to prepare your license application. The CMR 262 can be downloaded from the Division of Professional Licensure website
Licensure Regulations:
The specific requirements re licensure as an LMHC are outlined in the CMR 262. You will need this to prepare your license application. The CMR 262 can be downloaded from the Division of Professional Licensure website or by calling the State House Book Store at 617-727-2834
About the Exam:
The Licensure Exam is in the clinical simulation format and contains progressive sets of questions designed to resemble an actual clinical experience. The simulations contain questions that assess clinical information gathering and decision making skills related to various aspects of clients' treatment including assessment and diagnosis, treatment planning, professional practice issues, treatment evaluation and outcomes.
Examination Preparation:
MaMHCA offers workshops to prepare people for the licensure examination. Exam Prep Workshops are offered three times a year. Membership in MaMHCA will automatically put you on the mailing list to receive information about these workshops. These are 3-day, weekend workshops conducted by the Psychotherapists Training Institute (PTI). PTI also has a license exam preparation handbook and study guide which may be purchased separately. The MaMHCA course and PTI workbook cover all the content areas addressed by the test. (National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination, or NCMHCE). Read more or visit our events calendar to see our next Exam Prep Workshop.
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