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 TX Psychologists, TX Social Workers, TX Marriage and Family Therapists, TX Counselors, and TX Addiction Counselors.
CEs for Texas 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.
- Texas Psychologists CE requirements
- Texas Social Workers CE requirements
- Texas Marriage and Family Therapists CE requirements
- Texas Professional Counselors CE requirements
- Texas Alcohol and Drug Counselors CE requirements
TX Psychologists
Psychologists (TX)
PhD, PsyD
Board website: Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
TX Psychologist CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 40 CE hours {20 CE hours} |
| Required Topics – Ethics, rules, or professional responsibility – Cultural Diversity – Human Trafficking* | 6 Ethics CE hours 6 Cultural CE hours 1 Human Trafficking CE hour |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – any State or Regional Psychological Association – State or Federal Agencies | – APA – Other approvals* |
* “Approved Professional Development Providers. The Council shall accept professional development hours from the following providers: (1) national, regional, state, or local psychological associations; public school districts; regional service centers for public school districts; state or federal agencies; or psychology programs, or counseling centers which host accredited psychology training programs, at regionally accredited institutions of higher education; and (2) other formally organized groups providing professional development that is directly related to the practice of psychology. Examples of such providers include: public or private institutions, professional associations, and training institutes devoted to the study or practice of particular areas or fields of psychology; and professional associations relating to other mental health professions such as psychiatry, counseling, or social work.” – Rule §463.35(f) of TX Board of Psychologist Regulations
TX Social Workers
Social Workers (TX)
LBSW, LMSW, LCSW
Board website: Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
TX Social Work CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed* | 30 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics – Ethics – Cultural Diversity | 6 Ethics CE hours 3 Cultural CE hours |
| for Supervisors – Supervision | 6 Supervision CE hours |
to 1 CE hour (e.g., independently reading materials related to SW)
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – Accredited Institution of Higher Education – any State, Regional, or Local Association of medical, mental, or behavioral health professionals – City, County, State or Federal Agencies | – Other approvals** AAMFT AASECT ACA AMA APA ASWB NASW NAADAC NBCC |
** “Licensees must obtain at least fifty percent of their continuing education hours from one or more of the following providers: (1) an international, national, regional, state, or local association of medical, mental, or behavioral health professionals; (2) public school districts, charter schools, or education service centers; (3) city, county, state, or federal governmental entities; (4) an institution of higher education accredited by a regional accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, or the United States Department of Education; (5) religious or charitable organizations devoted to improving the mental or behavioral health of individuals; (6) a licensee that is Council-approved supervisor; or (7) any provider approved or endorsed by a provider listed herein.” – Rule §781.501(f) of TX SW Board Regulations
TX Marriage & Family Therapists
Marriage & Family Therapists (TX)
LMFT
Board website: Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
TX Marriage and Family Therapist CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours LMFT LMFT Associate – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 30 CE hours 15 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics – Ethics – Cultural Diversity | 6 Ethics CE hours 3 Cultural CE hours |
| for Supervisors – Supervision | 6 Supervision CE hours |
to 1 CE hour (e.g., independently reading materials related to MFT practice)
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – Accredited Institution of Higher Education – any State, Regional, or Local Association of medical, mental, or behavioral health professionals – City, County, State or Federal Agencies | – Other approvals* AAMFT AASECT ACA AMA APA ASWB NAADAC NASW NBCC |
* “Licensees must obtain at least fifty percent of their continuing education hours from one or more of the following providers: (1) an international, national, regional, state, or local association of medical, mental, or behavioral health professionals; (2) public school districts, charter schools, or education service centers; (3) city, county, state, or federal governmental entities; (4) an institution of higher education accredited by a regional accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, or the United States Department of Education; (5) religious or charitable organizations devoted to improving the mental or behavioral health of individuals; (6) a licensee that is Council-approved supervisor; or (7) any provider approved or endorsed by a provider listed herein.” – Rule §801.261(f) of TX MFT Board Regulations
TX Counselors
Counselors (TX)
LPC
Board website: Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
TX Professional Counselor Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed | 24 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics – Ethics (including Texas LPC ethics) | 4 Ethics CE hours {2 of 4 Ethics CE hours} |
| for Supervisors – Supervision | 6 Supervision CE hours |
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| {None specified} – Must meet requirements of TX Counseling Board Rule 681.142.* | {None specified} – Must meet requirements of TX Counseling Board Rule 681.142.* |
* “The continuing education must be related to counseling. (1) The licensee must ensure the education provided is related to the practice of professional counseling. (2) The licensee must ensure the individual(s) presenting the information have the necessary experience and knowledge in the topic(s) presented. (3) The presenter must verify attendance of participants and provides participants with a letter or certificate of attendance displaying the licensee’s name, topic covered, date course was taken, and hours of credit earned. (4) The presenter must provide participants a mechanism for evaluation of each continuing education activity.” – Rule §681.142 of TX Counseling Board Regulations
TX Addiction Counselors
Addiction Counselors (TX)
LCDC
Board website: Texas Department of State Health Services
TX Alcohol and Drug Counselors CE Requirements
| Renewal Period | 2 years |
| Total Hours LCDC w/ Master’s Degree+ LCDC w/o Master’s Degree+ – Self-study/Asynchronous allowed* | 24 CE hours 40 CE hours {No limit} |
| Required Topics – Ethics – HIV, Hep C, STDs | 3 Ethics CE hours 6 STD CE hours |
| for Supervisors – Supervision | 3 Supervision CE hours |
* “Independent study or distance learning courses must be guided and monitored by the instructor and include an evaluation of performance and/or participation verification. In addition, the course must be structured so that students have access to faculty or instructors for questions and assistance in the completion of such course work.” – Rule §140.418(h) of Board Rules for LCDCs
Approved CE Providers
| STATE Approvals | NATIONAL Approvals |
| – Texas Certification Board for Addiction Professionals – Recognized State Boards | – NAADAC – Other approvals** |
related to chemical dependency counseling, as defined by the KSA dimensions*
** “Subject to department review, the department will accept continuing education credits approved by: (1) recognized state boards, including, but not limited to the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners, the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists, and the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors; (2) the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors; and (3) the Texas Certification Board for Addiction Professionals. (c) All continuing education hours must be specific to substance use disorders and their treatment, or related to chemical dependency counseling, as defined by the KSA dimensions. Related education hours may include psychology, sociology, counseling, mental health, behavioral science, psychiatric nursing, ethics, and rehabilitation counseling. (d) The department may accept continuing education hours approved by other state or federal agencies or organizations, subject to the department’s review and approval.” – Rule §140.418(b)-(d) of Board Rules for LCDCs
*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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