NBCC NCMHCE Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the NBCC NCMHCE Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 44 NBCC NCMHCE Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination terms across 5 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the NBCC NCMHCE Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination Vocabulary Game
Professional practice
Assessment and diagnosis
Areas of clinical focus
Treatment planning
Skills and interventions
Sources for these terms (23)
- Content Outline: The National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Candidate Handbook for State Licensure: National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) Examination Specifications · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NBCC Code of Ethics · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 2014 ACA Code of Ethics · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 45 CFR § 164.530 — Administrative requirements (HIPAA Privacy Rule) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 45 CFR § 164.524 — Access of individuals to protected health information · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 45 CFR § 164.508 — Uses and disclosures for which an authorization is required · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIMH — Psychotherapies · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIMH — Panic Disorder: What You Need to Know · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIMH — Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIMH — Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: When Unwanted Thoughts or Repetitive Behaviors Take Over · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIMH — Bipolar Disorder · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIMH — Eating Disorders: What You Need to Know · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIMH — Borderline Personality Disorder · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIMH — Generalized Anxiety Disorder: What You Need to Know · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIMH — Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) Toolkit · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIMH — Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: What You Need to Know · Source checked 2026-11-02
- SAMHSA — Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- NIAAA — Screen and Assess: Use Quick, Effective Methods · Source checked 2026-11-02
- VA National Center for PTSD — Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for PTSD · Source checked 2026-11-02
- VA National Center for PTSD — Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the NCMHCE Exam
The National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) is a clinical simulation-based exam required for the Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC) credential and for LPC/LMHC licensure in many states. Unlike the NCE, the NCMHCE uses case studies with multiple independent questions to assess clinical decision-making skills across the counseling process.
Exam sponsor: NBCC / CCE / Pearson VUE. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
11 questions
Time Limit
225 minutes
Passing Score
Criterion-referenced (varies by form)
Exam / Certification Fees
Varies by pathway and state board; many NBCC state forms list $275
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not published as one universal public percentage. NBCC/CCE scoring is form-specific; state and program reports may publish local outcomes but are not a universal NCMHCE pass rate. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NCMHCE vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the NCMHCE vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 44 NCMHCE terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the NCMHCE terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the NBCC / CCE / Pearson VUE content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the difference between the NCMHCE and the NCE?
The NCMHCE uses clinical simulations (case studies) with multiple independent questions that assess clinical decision-making throughout the counseling process. The NCE is a traditional multiple-choice exam testing knowledge across content areas. The NCMHCE is required for the CCMHC specialty credential and by many states for LPC/LMHC licensure.
How many case studies are on the NCMHCE?
The NCMHCE contains 11 case studies with 130-150 total multiple-choice items. Of those items, 100 are scored, and one case study is unscored for future test-form statistics. Each case study has one narrative and 9-15 multiple-choice questions.