As part of our mission to make Mental Health Professionals work a bit easier, we’ve checked your state board’s CE info for you! Here are the essentials that will help you find Continuing Education for CA Psychologists, CA Social Workers, CA Marriage and Family Therapists, CA Counselors, and CA Addiction Counselors.
CEs for California Mental Health Professionals
Click on the links below to view the CE/CEU requirements for each Profession. Please note: Unless otherwise stated, CE hours for Asynchronous and Required Topics are INCLUDED in the total CE hours required.
- California Psychologists CE requirements
- California Social Workers CE requirements
- California Marriage and Family Therapists CE requirements
- California Professional Counselors CE requirements
- California Addiction Counselors CE requirements
CA Psychologists
Psychologists (CA)
PhD, PsyD
Board website: California Board of Psychology
CA Psychologist CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 36 CE hours {27 CE hours} |
| Required Topics – Laws and Ethics – Cultural Diversity/Social Justice | 4 Ethics CE hours 4 Cultural CE hours |
| One-Time Requirement – Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention | 6 Suicide CE hours |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – California Psychological Association (CPA) | – APA – ACCME |
the practice of psychology. Course or learning material must have a relevance or
direct application to a consumer of psychological services.
CA Social Workers
Social Workers (CA)
LCSW
Board website: California Board of Behavioral Sciences – Social Work
CA Social Work CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 36 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics: – Ethics | 6 Ethics CE hours |
| One-Time Requirement – HIV-AIDS – Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention | 7 HIV/AIDS CE hours 6 Suicide CE hours |
Course content should be relevant to the practice of social work. All licensees are required to complete the MINIMUM of 18 hours of CE for their first renewal.
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) – California Psychological Association (CPA) – Regionally Accredited or State- approved postsecondary institution | – APA – AAMFT – ASWB – NASW – NASP – NBCC – Other approvals* |
CA Marriage & Family Therapists
Marriage & Family Therapists (CA)
LMFT
Board website: California Board of Behavioral Sciences – MFT
CA MFT CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 36 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics: – Ethics | 6 Ethics CE hours |
| One-Time Requirement – HIV-AIDS – Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention | 7 HIV/AIDS CE hours 6 Suicide CE hours |
Course content should be relevant to the practice of the license held and to maintaining or improving the skill and competency of the licensee. All licensees are required to complete the MINIMUM of 18 hours of CE for their first renewal.
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) – California Psychological Association (CPA) – Regionally Accredited or State- approved postsecondary institution | – APA – AAMFT – ASWB – NASW – NASP – NBCC – Other approvals* |
CA Counselors
Counselors (CA)
LPCC
Board website: California Board of Behavioral Sciences – Counseling
CA Professional Counselor CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 36 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics: – Ethics | 6 Ethics CE hours |
| One-Time Requirement – HIV-AIDS – Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention | 7 HIV/AIDS CE hours 6 Suicide CE hours |
Course content should be relevant to the practice of the license held and to maintaining or improving the skill and competency of the licensee. All licensees are required to complete the MINIMUM of 18 hours of CE for their first renewal.
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) – California Psychological Association (CPA) – Regionally Accredited or State- approved postsecondary institution | – APA – AAMFT – ASWB – NASW – NASP – NBCC – Other approvals* |
CA Addiction Counselors
Addiction Counselors (CA)
CATC, CCAPP
Board website: California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators
CA Substance Abuse Counselor CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours for CATC for CCAPP – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 40 CE hours 50 CE hours {40 CE hours} |
| Required Topics: – Law and Ethics (for CATC) – Ethics (for CCAPP) – Substance Abuse | 9 Ethics CE hours 6 Ethics CE hours 40 SA CE hours |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – CAADE – CCAPP | – NAADAC – Other approvals* |
*Please note: This information is offered as a resource only. This information is provided as a courtesy and recommend you double check your state licensing board or accrediting organization for the latest regulations and specific requirements of your state when considering programs for Continuing Education credit. All licensed Professionals are solely responsible for understanding their licensing board’s requirements for continuing education training courses. If you don’t know what these requirements are, you can find out by contacting your board.
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