Continuing Education (CE) Requirements in Maryland for Mental Health Professionals

Stay compliant with Maryland CE requirements. Find your profession below for specific hour requirements, ethics mandates, and renewal deadlines.

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Professional Counselors (LCPC/LPC)

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors in Maryland

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 40 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Category A (Formal) All hours qualify as Category A
Licensing Board Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists based on NBCC approval.
  • All hours can be completed at Therapy Trainings because our courses are Category A.

Social Workers (LCSW-C/LCSW/LBSW)

Licensed Clinical Social Workers in Maryland

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours (LCSW) 40 hours
Total CE Hours (LBSW) 30 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics 3 hours (including boundary issues)
Category I (Formal) 20 hours (15 for LBSWs)
Category II (Online/Home Study) 20 hours (15 for LBSWs)
Anti-Oppressive Practice Required in Category I (cultural humility, social justice, racial equity, implicit bias, anti-racism)
Supervision (First-Time) 12 hours for initial supervisory approval
Supervision (Renewal) 3 hours every 2 years
Licensing Board Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners based on ASWB approval.
  • New anti-oppressive social work practice requirement in Category I effective October 31, 2024.

Marriage and Family Therapists (LCMFT)

Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapists in Maryland

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 40 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Category A (Formal) Minimum 30 hours
Category B (Online/Informal) Up to 10 hours maximum
Licensing Board Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists based on NBCC approval.
  • Category A includes formal courses, workshops, seminars, symposia, and authoring/reviewing juried publications.

Psychologists

Licensed Psychologists in Maryland

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours (PhD, PsyD) 40 hours
Total CE Hours (Associates) 20 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics/Law/Risk Management 3 hours
Cultural Diversity 3 hours
Supervision (if supervising) 3 hours minimum
Independent Study (PhD/PsyD) Maximum 20 hours
Independent Study (Associates) Maximum 10 hours
Licensing Board Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists based on NASW approval.
  • Psychologists who supervised associates during the reporting period must complete 3 hours in clinical supervision.

Addiction Counselors (CAC-AD/CSC-AD)

Certified Addiction Counselors in Maryland

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 40 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Category A (Formal) At least 30 hours
Category B (Online/Distance) Not more than 10 hours
Licensing Board Maryland Addiction & Behavioral-Health Professionals Certification Board

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Maryland Addiction & Behavioral-Health Professionals Certification Board based on NAADAC approval.
  • Online distance learning courses are considered Category B activities - limited to 10 hours maximum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Category A and Category B activities?

Category A includes formal courses, professional workshops, seminars, symposia, and authoring/reviewing publications. Category B includes online or informal courses, in-house seminars, individualized studies, and distance programs. Most professions require the majority of hours to be in Category A.

What is the new anti-oppressive social work practice requirement?

Beginning October 31, 2024, Maryland Social Workers must include anti-oppressive practice content in their Category I hours. Topics include cultural humility, social justice, racial equity, implicit bias, and anti-racism practices focusing on race, culture, or equity.

Is Therapy Trainings approved for Maryland Psychologists?

Yes! Unlike many states, Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists based on our NASW approval. Maryland psychologists can use our courses for their CE requirements.

What are the supervision requirements for first-time supervisors?

For Social Workers seeking first-time supervisory approval, 12 hours of supervision CE is required. For renewal, Board-approved supervisors need 3 hours every 2 years. Psychologists who supervised associates must complete at least 3 hours in clinical supervision activities.

How many hours can I complete online?

It varies by profession. Counselors can complete all hours as Category A (which includes our courses). MFTs can do up to 10 hours as Category B. Social Workers can do 20 hours (15 for LBSWs) as Category II. Addiction Counselors are limited to 10 hours of online/distance learning.

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Last updated: January 2026