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 NE Psychologists, NE Social Workers, NE Marriage and Family Therapists, NE Counselors, and NE Addiction Counselors.
CEs for Nebraska 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.
- Nebraska Psychologists CE requirements
- Nebraska Social Workers CE requirements
- Nebraska Marriage and Family Therapists CE requirements
- Nebraska Professional Counselors CE requirements
- Nebraska Alcohol and Drug Counselors CE requirements
NE Psychologists
Psychologists (NE)
PhD, PsyD
Board website: Nebraska Division of Behavioral Health – Psychology
NE Psychologist CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 24 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics – Ethics (relating to psychology) | 3 Ethics CE hours |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – State chapters of listed National Professional Associations | – AAMFT – ACA – ACCME – AMA – APA – NAADAC – NASW – NBCC – Other Approvals* |
to the practice of psychology
* “Approved Continuing Education Providers. Only activities approved by the following organizations are acceptable for renewal or reinstatement: (1) American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT) or its state Chapters; (2) American Counselors Association (ACA) or its state chapters or National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC); (3) American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCCC); (4) Nebraska Medical Association (NMA); (5) Nebraska Nurses Association (NNA); (6) National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC); (7) National Association of Social Workers (NASW) or its state chapters; (8) The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME); (9) The American Medical Association (AMA) or its state chapters; (10) The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCCCA); and (11) The American Psychological Association (APA) or its state chapters.” – 014.02(D)(ii) of Nebraska Board of Psychologist Statutes
NE Social Workers
Social Workers (NE)
CMSW, CSW
Board website: Nebraska Division of Behavioral Health – Mental Health and Social Work Practice
NE Social Work CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 32 CE hours {20 CE hours} |
| Required Topics – Ethics | 4 Ethics CE hours |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – must meet Nebraska Division of Behavioral Health Regulation 172 NAC 94 012.03 | – must meet Nebraska Division of Behavioral Health Regulation 172 NAC 94 012.03 |
* “The following provides the types of continuing education that is considered acceptable for renewal and reinstatement and the hour determinations:…(D) Hours for completing home study or video programs, including those transmitted through electronic means, are determined by the provider of the program…(F) 60 minutes equals 1 continuing education hour when attending or participating workshops, lectures, or interactive webinars….” – 012.03 of Nebraska Dept of Health and Human Services Regulations
NE Marriage & Family Therapists
Marriage & Family Therapists (NE)
CMFT
Board website: Nebraska Division of Behavioral Health – Mental Health and Social Work Practice
NE Marriage and Family Therapist CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 32 CE hours {20 CE hours} |
| Required Topics – Ethics | 4 Ethics CE hours |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – must meet Nebraska Division of Behavioral Health Regulation 172 NAC 94 012.03 | – must meet Nebraska Division of Behavioral Health Regulation 172 NAC 94 012.03 |
* “The following provides the types of continuing education that is considered acceptable for renewal and reinstatement and the hour determinations:…(D) Hours for completing home study or video programs, including those transmitted through electronic means, are determined by the provider of the program…(F) 60 minutes equals 1 continuing education hour when attending or participating workshops, lectures, or interactive webinars….” – 012.03 of Nebraska Dept of Health and Human Services Regulations
NE Counselors
Counselors (NE)
CPC, LMHP, LIMHP
Board website: Nebraska Division of Behavioral Health – Mental Health and Social Work Practice
NE Professional Counselor Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 32 CE hours {20 CE hours} |
| Required Topics – Ethics | 4 Ethics CE hours |
| for LIMPHs – Diagnosis | 6 Diagnosis CE hours |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – must meet Nebraska Division of Behavioral Health Regulation 172 NAC 94 012.03 | – must meet Nebraska Division of Behavioral Health Regulation 172 NAC 94 012.03 |
* “The following provides the types of continuing education that is considered acceptable for renewal and reinstatement and the hour determinations:…(D) Hours for completing home study or video programs, including those transmitted through electronic means, are determined by the provider of the program…(F) 60 minutes equals 1 continuing education hour when attending or participating workshops, lectures, or interactive webinars….” – 012.03 of Nebraska Dept of Health and Human Services Regulations
NE Addiction Counselors
Alcohol and Drug Counselors (NE)
LADC
Board website: Nebraska Division of Behavioral Health – Alcohol and Drug Counselors
NE Addiction Counselors CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 40 CE hours {15 CE hours} |
| Required Topics – Alcohol and Drug specific* | 20 SUD CE hours |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – State chapters of listed National Professional Associations | – NAADAC – Other approvals* AAMFT ACCME ACA AMA APA NASW NBCC |
* “011.01 MANDATORY HOURS. At least 20 hours of continuing education must be alcohol and drug specific as set out in 172 NAC 15-002.05. All 40 hours of continuing education per biennial renewal period may be alcohol and drug specific. Continuing education hours presented by or approved by one of the following organizations is considered alcohol and drug specific: (A) Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTC); (B) American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM); and (C) National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC). 011.02 OTHER HOURS. A licensee may earn up to 20 hours of continuing education in activities that may not be alcohol and drug specific but must be approved by one of the following organizations: (A) American Counselors Association (ACA) or its state chapters or National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC); (B) American Medical Association (AMA) or its state chapters; (C) The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME); (D) American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation; (E) American Psychological Association (APA) or its state chapters; (F) National Association of Social Workers (NASW) or its state chapters; (G) American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT) or its state chapters; or (H) Nebraska Nurses Association (NNA)” – Title 172 Ch. 15 011 of Nebraska Alcohol and Drug Counselors Regulations
*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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