Deck 8: Credentialing in Counseling and Related Fields

Question 1

Which U.S. territory enacted legislation that regulated social work in the early 20th century?

A) Guam
B) Virgin Islands
C) Marshall Islands
D) Puerto Rico

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The requirements for licensing of marriage and family counselors:

A) are nationally uniform.
B) vary slightly from state to state.
C) can vary dramatically from state to state.
D) are internationally uniform.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

acknowledges that a professional has met certain predetermined levels of professionalism within his or her field and defines protection of a title, but does not define the scope and practice of a professional.

A) Certification
B) Licensure
C) Registration
D) Graduation

Answer 3

A

Question 4

In what year was the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) established?

A) 1972
B) 1982
C) 1992
D) 2002

Question 5

The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) was established to do all but which of the following?

A) Monitor a national certification system
B) Identify counselors who voluntarily sought and obtained certification
C) Assist in the development of state licensure laws
D) Maintain a register of certified counselors

Question 6

The American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) was formed in , and board certification of psychologists in specialty areas was offered soon after.

A) 1947
B) 1949
C) 1976
D) 1958

Question 7

Those who are credentialed as a school counselor may be called which of the following?

A) Certified school counselors
B) Licensed school counselors
C) Endorsed school counselors
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 8

Three of the four items below are aspects of licensure but not other forms of credentialing. Which item is sometimes found in other forms of credentialing?

A) Providing privileged communication
B) Allowing counselors to obtain third-­‐party reimbursement
C) Defining the scope of practice
D) Protection of title

Question 9

In what year did all U.S. states, including the District of Columbia, have a credentialing process (generally called licensure) for social workers?

A) 1953
B) 1983
C) 1993
D) 2003

Question 10

On a geographic basis, which counselor would have been first to be eligible to become a licensed counselor?

A) Arturo from Albany, New York
B) Melanie from Stockton, California
C) Sophie from Manassas, Virginia
D) Jesse from Piscataway, New Jersey

Question 11

The organization that, through the National Credentialing Agency, developed a certification process that allowed a marriage and family therapist to become a Certified Family Therapist (CFT) was the:

A) American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT).
B) Commission on the Accreditation of Marriage and Family Therapy (COAMFTE).
C) Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
D) International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors (IAMFC).

Question 12

Which two states were the first two to license psychologists in the 1950s?

A) Wisconsin and Minnesota
B) California and New York
C) Iowa and Oregon
D) Kansas and Nebraska

Question 13

Which state was the first to pass licensing laws for counselors in 1976?

A) Washington, DC
B) Washington
C) Virginia
D) New York

Question 14

Which is the simplest form of credentialing that involves a listing of the members of a particular professional group?

A) Certification
B) Registration
C) Licensure
D) Accreditation

Question 15

Membership in the Academy of Certified Social Workers is based on:

A) obligation.
B) qualification.
C) necessity.
D) professional pressure.

Question 16

Generally, to become a licensed professional counselor one must have done all but which of the following?

A) Obtain a master's degree
B) Pass an exam
C) Successfully complete a minimum of two years of post-­‐master's supervision
D) Be a member of one's professional association

Question 17

Which of the following is not a recognized benefit of credentialing?

A) Better faculty are attracted to credentialed programs
B) Increased professional identity
C) Increased professionalism and expertise within the profession
D) Parity with other mental health professions (e.g., status, salary, insurance reimbursement)

Question 18

Which counselor, historically speaking, was most likely the first to be credentialed?

A) Cyrus, a rehabilitation counselor
B) Magdalena, a substance-­‐abuse counselor
C) Malcolm, a grief counselor
D) Hashimoto, a school counselor

Question 19

Stefanie is a licensed counselor. When asked, "What is the most important day-­‐to-­‐day aspect of licensing," she would likely state:

A) "prestige."
B) "referrals."
C) " "reputation."
D) "third-­‐party reimbursement privileges."

Question 20

Relative to credentialing of school counselors nationally, states:

A) vary regarding their credentialing requirements.
B) require school counselors be credentialed for working with children from K-12.
C) mandate that school counselors are credentialed at each level (e.g., elementary, middle, high school).
D) tend not to require any credentialing.

Question 21

Donato is seeing a professional therapist for symptoms of both depression and generalized anxiety disorder. This treatment provider is a board-­‐certified physician who has had specialized training beyond his regular medical school classes. What kind of professional is Donato seeing?

A) Psychologist
B) Psychiatrist
C) Psychiatric-­‐mental health - advanced practice registered nurse
D) Endorsed clinical social worker

Question 22

The International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors bestows the title of upon those whom it certifies.

A) Certified Marriage and Family Counselor (CMFC)
B) Certified Family Therapist (CFT)
C) Certified Family Counselor (CFC)
D) Certified Marital-­‐Relationships Counselor (CMRC)

Question 23

Today, there are approximately 25,000 Nationally Certified Counselors (NCCs).

Question 24

The American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) offers board certifications in how many different areas?

A) 4
B) 8
C) 14
D) 24

Question 25

The National Counselor Exam:

A) is limited to those who graduate from CACREP-­‐approved program graduates.
B) can be taken immediately after graduation if one graduates from a non-­‐CACREP institution.
C) is for educational counselors only.
D) costs $450 each time it is taken.

Question 26

The Clay Academy for Mental Health is seeking a licensed psychologist. The help-­‐wanted sign above the front door would most likely read:

A) "Come one, come all to apply."
B) "Masters-­‐level and doctoral-­‐level psychologists feel free to apply."
C) "Applications by email only."
D) "If you hold a doctorate, step inside."

Question 27

The NBCC offers specialty certifications in all but which of the following areas?

A) School counseling (the NCSC)
B) Clinical mental health counseling (the CCMHC)
C) Rehabilitation counseling (the CRC)
D) Addictions counseling (the MAC)

Question 28

Membership in the Academy of Certified Social Workers entails all but which of the following:

A) validation by a work supervisor and two work colleagues.
B) membership in NASW.
C) 200 hours of continuing education.
D) 2 years of postgraduate social work employment and supervision.

Question 29

Which of the following is not an area of specialty certification in social work?

A) Addictions
B) Oncology
C) Case management
D) Gerontology

Question 30

Today, all but two states and Puerto Rico offer licensure for counselors.

Question 31

The American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) credentialing requires, among other things:

A) an oral exam only.
B) a written exam only.
C) an oral exam and sometimes a written exam.
D) always an oral and written exam.

Question 32

As we look into the treatment room, Sasha is having her clients work with drawings of her family in order to come to terms with their trauma. Sasha is probably a a(n):

A) registered art therapist.
B) certified art counselor.
C) certified expressive therapist.
D) registered art counselor.

Question 33

If you wanted to practice independently as a social worker and receive third-­‐part reimbursement, the quickest route would probably be to obtain you credential as a:

A) Diplomate in Clinical Social Work.
B) Registered Counseling Social Worker.
C) Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
D) Qualified Clinical Social Worker.

Question 34

The American Association of State Counseling Boards (AASCB) has developed a system where counselors can:

A) become certified.
B) become licensed.
C) hold the same title in different states.
D) obtain third-­‐party reimbursement.

Question 35

Today, every state licenses marriage or family counselors.

Question 36

Rabbi Horowitz is a licensed counselor who also has most likely obtained a certification as a:

A) registered pastoral counselor.
B) certified pastoral counselor.
C) registered clerical counselor.
D) certified ministerial counselor.

Question 37

Generally today, licensed psychologists can hold degrees in all but which of the following?

A) Doctorate in counseling psychology
B) Doctorate in clinical psychology
C) Ed.D. in counselor education
D) Psy.D.

Question 38

Of the following, which is the most rigorous form of credentialing for social workers?

A) Diplomate in Clinical Social Work
B) Academy of Certified Social Workers
C) Licensed Clinical Social Worker
D) Qualified Clinical Social Worker

Question 39

Tasheka is a rehabilitation counselor looking for information on credentialing. Which website should she access?

A) Lrccertification.com
B) Board-­‐certified-­‐rehab.com
C) Crccertification.com
D) It depends which state she resides in.

Question 40

The first state to pass licensure laws for counselors did so in 1976.

Question 41

Although they are nurses, psychiatric-­‐mental health nurses cannot obtain third-­‐party reimbursements in most states..

Question 42

School psychologists must be certified by their states in school psychology but also can obtain national certification as a National Certified School Psychologist (NCSP).

Question 43

Portability (sometimes called reciprocity) is the process whereby any counselor who has earned a Master's degree can operate a clinical practice in any state, regardless of that state's licensure requirements.

Question 44

Those who are enrolled in a CACREP-­‐accredited master's degree can take the National Counselor Exam prior to those who are not in a CACREP-­‐accredited master's program.

Question 45

Portability is another word for reciprocity.

Question 46

Credentialing of school counselors tends to be handled by the state board of education in which the counselor works.

Question 47

Psychiatric-­‐mental health nurses can prescribe medications if they are certified as a nurse practitioner.