The National Board of Clinical Counselor's (NBCC) National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam (NCMHCE) is required for the LMHC. Exams are administered during a one week span of each month. Please review the registration materials (link to pdf of reg. materials) for the specific dates for this year. The National Board of Clinical Counselor's (NBCC) National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam (NCMHCE) is required for the LMHC. Exams are administered during a one week span of each month. Please review the registration materials (link to pdf of reg. materials) for the specific dates for this year