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Preparation for the National Clinical Mental Health Examination
Since 2000, counselors have used the Arthur-Brende Study Guide for the NCMHCE to prepare and pass their state licensure exam. We are very proud that 97% of our customers who purchased our FULL Package passed their exam in 2009! (Based on number of refunds requested due to failed exams).
Now Available Online...
The Arthur-Brende Scenario Simulator - try a free scenario!
- Purchase up to 35 Web Scenarios (Scenarios may be taken multiple times)
- Each includes one or more of the five axes as found in the DSM-IV-TR diagnostic manual
- Exam Format - emulates the actual NCMHCE exam, measuring your information gathering and decision making abilities
Included at No Cost...
The Arthur-Brende Study Supplement for the NCMHCE
- A 60+ page hard copy overview of the DSM-IV-TR disorders
- Comprehensive in scope, while succinct in description, providing Definition, Incident, and Treatment information of each disorder
- Provides an overview of the actual NCMHCE and study / test taking strategies
- Included at no charge when you purchase your Scenario Simulator package
Money Back Pass Guarantee
- Pass the NCMHCE or the cost of the guide is refunded back to you
- See Guarantee Policy (pdf) for details
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Pricing Information - Up to 35 Online Scenarios in 4 different packages
NCMHCE Full Package - $175.00 (save $45!)
- The Arthur-Brende Scenario Simulator - Access to all 35 online scenarios
- The Arthur-Brende Study Supplement - Hard copy overview of DSM IV-TR
- Dr. Arthur's expert consultation (up to 1 hour)
- Pass Guarantee
NCMHCE Package A - $95.00
- The Arthur-Brende Scenario Simulator - Access to any 10 of 35 online scenarios
- The Arthur-Brende Study Supplement - Hard copy overview of DSM IV-TR
- Dr. Arthur's expert consultation (up to 1 hour)
- Pass Guarantee
NCMHCE Package B - $75.00 (available any time AFTER Package A is purchased)
- The Arthur-Brende Scenario Simulator - Access to 10 more online scenarios
NCMHCE Package C - $50.00 (available any time AFTER Packages A and B are purchased)
- The Arthur-Brende Scenario Simulator - Access to 10 more online scenarios
Author's Credentials — Joel Osler Brende, M.D.
Joel Osler Brende, M.D. is Professor & Chairman Emeritus, Dept of Psychiatry & Clinical Professor, Dept of Internal Medicine, Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, GA. He is certified by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He has extensive experience in medical and psychiatric education and has been actively involved in the teaching and supervision of psychotherapists, marriage and family therapy students, and resident physicians in psychiatry and internal medicine. Dr. Brende is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School and received his psychiatric training at the Karl Menninger School of psychiatry.
Customer Testimonials
"I passed the NCMHCE yesterday and I couldn't have done it without Dr. Arthur's Study Guide and the practice simulations. The way the study guide tied everything together (diagnosis, treatment planning, counseling interventions, and psychological testing) was incredibly helpful and the simulations assisted me in learning how to take the test. Thanks for your help."
- Penny Minor
"I just received word that I passed the NCMHCE! I previously took the test twice and failed twice. I had studied with another company's materials. I just did not understand what they were asking me to do. But by studying with your scenarios, I was able to see the pattern, understand the structure of the test and apply all the knowledge I had. Your examples and explanations of your scoring made it clear why some choices were not acceptable. Thanks for your wonderful web site and your personal service. It made all the difference and I went in feeling completely confident. I passed both sections with 30 more points than I actually needed!"
- Jane Pitts
"I just want to thank everyone who is involved in the development and distribution of these amazing prep materials! They helped me pass the exam and get the license I have worked so hard to obtain! It's the only study guide I recommend!"
- Jodi C.
"I am recommending the Arthur-Brende NCMHCE Scenario Simulator to everyone. It was like the actual exam, and very thorough."
- Debra Fitzgerald
"I can't imagine taking the licensure exam without having used the Arthur-Brende NCMHCE Scenario Simulator materials to study. I highly recommend it to others preparing for the NCMHCE!"
- Mindy Parsons