Work as a Mental Health Professional can be challenging, so decoding all the CE information shouldn’t be an added stressor.
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 MT Psychologists, MT Social Workers, MT Marriage and Family Therapists, MT Counselors, and MT Addiction Counselors.
CEs for Montana 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.
- Montana Psychologists CE requirements
- Montana Social Workers CE requirements
- Montana Marriage and Family Therapists CE requirements
- Montana Professional Counselors CE requirements
- Montana Addiction Counselors CE requirements
MT Psychologists
Psychologists (MT)
PhD, PsyD
Board website: Montana Board of Psychologists
MT Psychologist CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 40 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics – Ethics – Suicide | 2 Ethics CE hours 1 Suicide CE hour |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – must meet Montana Psychology Board CE Requirements Rule 24.189.2101 | – Other approvals* APA |
CE are specified in these rules. It is the responsibility of the licensee to select quality
programs that contribute to his/her knowledge and competence
which also meet these qualifications.
* “A continuing education activity must meet the following criteria: (a) The activity must have significant intellectual or practical content. The activity must deal primarily with substantive psychological issues, psychological skills or laws or rules and ethical standards related to one’s role as a psychologist. In addition, the board may accept continuing education activities from other professional groups or academic disciplines if the psychologist demonstrates that the activity is substantially related to his or her role as a psychologist…All CE must be documented to show proof of completion.” – 24.189.2101 CE Requirements of Montana Board of Psychologist Rules
MT Social Workers
Social Workers (MT)
LBSW, LMSW, LCSW
Board website: Montana Board of Behavioral Health
MT Social Work CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | Annually |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 20 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics – Suicide Prevention | 2 Suicide CE hours |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – must meet Montana Board of Behavioral Health CE Requirements Rule 24.219.435 | – must meet Montana Board of Behavioral Health CE Requirements Rule 24.219.435 |
and welfare of the public and contribute to licensees’ professional knowledge and competence*
* “Licensees are responsible for selecting quality programs that focus on protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public and contribute to licensees’ professional knowledge and competence. Acceptable CE activities: (a) directly relate to the licensee’s scope of practice as defined in board statute or rule; (b) review existing concepts and techniques; (c) convey information beyond the basic professional education; (d) update knowledge on the practice and advances in the profession; or (e) reinforce professional conduct or ethical obligations of the licensee..” – 24.219.435(6) of Montana Board of Behavioral Health Rules
MT Marriage & Family Therapists
Marriage & Family Therapists (MT)
LMFT
Board website: Montana Board of Behavioral Health
MT Marriage and Family Therapist CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | Annually |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 20 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics – Suicide Prevention | 2 Suicide CE hours |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – must meet Montana Board of Behavioral Health CE Requirements Rule 24.219.435 | – must meet Montana Board of Behavioral Health CE Requirements Rule 24.219.435 |
and welfare of the public and contribute to licensees’ professional knowledge and competence*
* “Licensees are responsible for selecting quality programs that focus on protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public and contribute to licensees’ professional knowledge and competence. Acceptable CE activities: (a) directly relate to the licensee’s scope of practice as defined in board statute or rule; (b) review existing concepts and techniques; (c) convey information beyond the basic professional education; (d) update knowledge on the practice and advances in the profession; or (e) reinforce professional conduct or ethical obligations of the licensee..” – 24.219.435(6) of Montana Board of Behavioral Health Rules
MT Counselors
Counselors (MT)
LCPC
Board website: Montana Board of Behavioral Health
MT Professional Counselor Requirements
| Renewal Period | Annually |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 20 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics – Suicide Prevention | 2 Suicide CE hours |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – must meet Montana Board of Behavioral Health CE Requirements Rule 24.219.435 | – must meet Montana Board of Behavioral Health CE Requirements Rule 24.219.435 |
and welfare of the public and contribute to licensees’ professional knowledge and competence*
* “Licensees are responsible for selecting quality programs that focus on protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public and contribute to licensees’ professional knowledge and competence. Acceptable CE activities: (a) directly relate to the licensee’s scope of practice as defined in board statute or rule; (b) review existing concepts and techniques; (c) convey information beyond the basic professional education; (d) update knowledge on the practice and advances in the profession; or (e) reinforce professional conduct or ethical obligations of the licensee..” – 24.219.435(6) of Montana Board of Behavioral Health Rules
MT Addiction Counselors
Addiction Counselors (MT)
LAC
Board website: Montana Board of Behavioral Health
MT Addiction Counselors CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | Annually |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 20 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics – Suicide Prevention | 2 Suicide CE hours |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – must meet Montana Board of Behavioral Health CE Requirements Rule 24.219.435 | – must meet Montana Board of Behavioral Health CE Requirements Rule 24.219.435 |
and welfare of the public and contribute to licensees’ professional knowledge and competence*
* “Licensees are responsible for selecting quality programs that focus on protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public and contribute to licensees’ professional knowledge and competence. Acceptable CE activities: (a) directly relate to the licensee’s scope of practice as defined in board statute or rule; (b) review existing concepts and techniques; (c) convey information beyond the basic professional education; (d) update knowledge on the practice and advances in the profession; or (e) reinforce professional conduct or ethical obligations of the licensee..” – 24.219.435(6) of Montana Board of Behavioral Health Rules
*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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