Description
Counsel and aid individuals and families with problems that may arise during or following the recovery from physical or mental illness by providing support services designed to help persons understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations.
| Legislation |
Statute: NH RSA 330-A:19
Administrative Rules: Chapter Mhp 100 - 500 |
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| Regulatory Agency |
New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice
117 Pleasant Street
Concord, New Hampshire 03301 |
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| phone |
(603) 271-6762 |
| fax |
(603) 271-3950 |
| web |
www.nh.gov/mhpb |
| contact person |
Peggy Lynch, Board Administrator |
| e-mail |
Not provided |
Licensure Requirements
- Sixty hour Master’s degree or Doctorate degree in counseling
- Must pass the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling exam
- Complete a minimum of two years of paid, post-Master’s experience in a mental health setting with 100 hours of supervision
Examination
- Written examination required — National Clinical Mental Health Counseling exam and essay exam
Continuing Education
- Forty hours of continuing education units (CEUs) every two years, and 20 hours of collaboration per year
Fees
| Application review |
$150.00 |
| Second year license fee (submitted with application review fee) |
$135.00 |
| Biennial renewal |
$270.00 |
| Inactive license (one year) |
$67.50 |
| Reinstatement or reactivation |
$300.00 |
Reciprocity
- Not permitted—applicants must meet all requirements
Residence/Citizenship
- New Hampshire residency is not required
- US citizenship is not required
Number of Active Licenses: 561
Standard Occupational Code (O*Net)
21-1014.00 Mental Health Counselors
Related Training
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor; Clinical/Medical Social Work
Further Information*
National Board for Certified Counselors
3 Terrace Way, Suite D
Greensboro, NC 27403-3660
phone (336) 547-0607
web <www.nbcc.org>
last revision: December 2009
*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.
