Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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):

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Certified Marriage and Family Counselor (CMF
C)  
B)  Certified Family Therapist (CFT) 
C)  Certified Family Counselor (CF
C)  
D)  Certified Marital-­‐Relationships Counselor (CMR
C)

Question 18

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 20

The requirements for licensing of marriage and family counselors:

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 8: Credentialing in Counseling and Related Fields

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:

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

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

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) :

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

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

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?

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

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.

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

The requirements for licensing of marriage and family counselors:

Exam 8: Credentialing in Counseling and Related Fields

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:

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

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

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) :

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

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

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?

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

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.

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

The requirements for licensing of marriage and family counselors:

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

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

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: