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 OR Psychologists, OR Social Workers, OR Marriage and Family Therapists, OR Counselors, and OR Addiction Counselors.
CEs for Oregon 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.
- Oregon Psychologists CE requirements
- Oregon Social Workers CE requirements
- Oregon Marriage and Family Therapists CE requirements
- Oregon Professional Counselors CE requirements
- Oregon Alcohol and Drug Counselors CE requirements
OR Psychologists
Psychologists (OR)
PhD, PsyD
Board website: Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners
OR Psychologist CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 40 CE hours {20 CE hours} |
| Required Topics – Ethics (and/or Oregon Psychology State laws) – Cultural Competency – Pain Management* – Suicide Risk Assessment, Treatment & Management | 4 Ethics CE hours 4 Cultural CE hours 1 Pain Mgmt CE hour 2 Suicide CE hours |
the Oregon Pain Management Commission
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| {None specified} – must meet OR Psychology Regulation 858-040-0035** | {None specified} – must meet OR Psychology Regulation 858-040-0035** |
**”The Board does not pre-approve CE. It is the obligation of each licensee to select a course of study that
contributes to his or her professional competence as a licensed psychologist (associate). Fulfillment of CE
requirements is one necessary vehicle for maintaining competence in professional practice and for assuring a
high standard of psychological services to the public. The responsibility for substantiating that a particular
program meets the requirements rests solely with the licensee. To qualify for CE credit, a program must meet
the program prerequisites, be a listed qualifying program category, and meet all other CE requirements.” – CE Overview on OR Psychology Board website
** “Programs Which Qualify for Continuing Education Credit Policy. Acceptable continuing education must be a learning activity which contributes directly to the professional competence of the licensee. (1) Program Prerequisites. Continuing Education programs shall qualify for credit if: (a) The subject matter deals primarily with substantive psychological issues, skills or Oregon laws, rules and ethical standards related to one’s role as a psychologist or psychologist associate. (b) The program is conducted by a qualified instructor or discussion leader. A qualified instructor or discussion leader is a person whose background, training, education, or experience makes it appropriate for the person to make a presentation or lead a discussion on the subject matter;…(2) Qualifying Programs. The following shall qualify for continuing education credit, provided that they comply with all other CE requirements: (a) Substantive professional development programs of recognized mental health organizations; (b) University or college courses taken at accredited universities and colleges. Each classroom hour shall equal one qualifying hour;…(e) Home Study including internet and tele-courses…(j) Formal trainings on office records organization, records maintenance and security procedures, or billing software instruction. (k) Reading books or articles from peer-reviewed journals (home study).” – 858-040-0035 of the Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) Ch. 858 Div. 40.
OR Social Workers
Social Workers (OR)
RBSW, LMSW, LCSW
Board website: Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers (OBLSW)
OR Social Work CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours LCSW LMSW RBSW – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed* | 40 CE hours 30 CE hours 20 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics – Ethics – Cultural Competency* – Suicide Risk Assessment, Treatment & Management* | 6 Ethics CE hours 6 Cultural CE hours 2 Suicide CE hours |
will be enforced as of September 1, 2023
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – any State Social Work Licensing Boards – any State Chapters of NASW | – AAMFT – AASECT – AMA – APA – ASWB – NAADAC – NASP – NASW – NBCC – Other approvals* |
* “List of Accepted Credentialing Bodies. While the following list of Board-accepted Credentialing Bodies is provided for your guidance, it is important to remember that the content of all workshops, conferences, social work courses, etc. must be clinical in nature to meet the LCSW rule requirement. Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME); Accredited University Social Work or Mental Health Program; Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon (ACCBO)-now Mental Health And Addiction Certification Board(MHACBO); American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT); American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT); American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC); American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA); American Medical Association (AMA) American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC); American Psychiatric Association (APA); American Psychological Association (APA); American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH); American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO); Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC); Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB); California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN); Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA); Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT); Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC); Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC)…Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Institute, Inc. (EMDR);…International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET); Joint Accreditation Interprofessional Continuing Education through ASWB ACE; National Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC); National Association of School Psychologists (NASP); National Association of Social Workers (NASW – national and all state chapters); National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC); National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG);…U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA); Washington State Society for Clinical Social Work (WSSCSW);…Continuing education approved by other State Social Work Licensing Boards” – Full list under CE section of OR SW Board website
OR Marriage & Family Therapists
Marriage & Family Therapists (OR)
LMFT
Board website: Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OBLPCT)
OR Marriage and Family Therapist CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 40 CE hours {20 CE hours} |
| Required Topics – Ethics (and/or Oregon MFT State laws) – Cultural Competency – Suicide Risk Assessment, Treatment & Management | 6 Ethics CE hours 4 Cultural CE hours 2 Suicide CE hours |
| for Supervisors – Supervision | 2 Supervision CE hours |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – OBLPCT, OR Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists – any State/Regional MFT Association – Accredited Educational Institutions | – AAMFT – ACA – APA – NAADAC – NASW – NBCC – Other approvals* AASECT |
* “An approvable continuing education program is one designed and offered by an agency or institution that is recognized as an approved provider of continuing education units, e.g., NBCC-approved programs, to include: (a) Academic courses offered in accredited degree counseling or marriage and family therapy programs; (b) Presentations sponsored by counseling related departments of accredited educational institutions; national, regional, state, or local professional organizations or associations; public or private human services agencies or organizations; or individuals that meet all of the following approved provider guidelines:…” – OBLPCT Administrative Rules (OAR Ch. 833, Div. 80)
* “Is the course provided by a counseling or therapy organization? This is not an all-inclusive list. Nationally or regionally accredited college or university; Addiction Counselor Certification Board; American Art Therapy Association; American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists; American Association of Pastoral Counselors; American Counseling Association; American Mental Health Counseling Association; American Psychological Association; Commission on Rehabilitation Counseling Certification; National Association of Social Workers; National Board of Certified Counselors; National Rehabilitation Counseling Association; Oregon Association for Marriage and Family Therapy; Oregon Counseling Association. Other ways to earn continuing education credit: College or university courses…” – CE Guidelines
OR Counselors
Counselors (OR)
LPC
Board website: Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OBLPCT)
OR Professional Counselor Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 40 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics – Ethics (and/or Oregon LPC State laws) – Cultural Competency – Suicide Risk Assessment, Treatment & Management | 6 Ethics CE hours 4 Cultural CE hours 2 Suicide CE hours |
| for Supervisors – Supervision | 3 Supervision CE hours |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – OBLPCT, OR Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists – any State/Regional Counseling Association – Accredited Educational Institutions | – AAMFT – ACA – APA – NAADAC – NASW – NBCC – Other approvals* AASECT |
* “An approvable continuing education program is one designed and offered by an agency or institution that is recognized as an approved provider of continuing education units, e.g., NBCC-approved programs, to include: (a) Academic courses offered in accredited degree counseling or marriage and family therapy programs; (b) Presentations sponsored by counseling related departments of accredited educational institutions; national, regional, state, or local professional organizations or associations; public or private human services agencies or organizations; or individuals that meet all of the following approved provider guidelines:…” – OBLPCT Administrative Rules (OAR Ch. 833, Div. 80)
* “Is the course provided by a counseling or therapy organization? This is not an all-inclusive list. Nationally or regionally accredited college or university; Addiction Counselor Certification Board; American Art Therapy Association; American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists; American Association of Pastoral Counselors; American Counseling Association; American Mental Health Counseling Association; American Psychological Association; Commission on Rehabilitation Counseling Certification; National Association of Social Workers; National Board of Certified Counselors; National Rehabilitation Counseling Association; Oregon Association for Marriage and Family Therapy; Oregon Counseling Association. Other ways to earn continuing education credit: College or university courses…” – CE Guidelines
OR Addiction Counselors
Alcohol and Drug Counselors (OR)
CADC
Board website: Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO)
OR Alcohol and Drug Counselors CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Category I – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 40 CE hours {20 CE hours} {10 CE hours} |
| Required Topics – Ethics – Tobacco dependence/prevention | 6 Ethics CE hours 2 CE hours |
All 40 hours can be Category I.
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) | – NAADAC – Other approvals* |
* “All education hours must be accredited or approved by a recognized/approved accreditation body or education provided within Oregon state approved addiction treatment agencies.” – Recertification tab of CADC Info on MHACBO website
*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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