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

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

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Professional Counselors (LPC)

Licensed Professional Counselors in Missouri

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 40 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years (due June 30)
Formal CE Hours At least 20 hours
Self-Study Limit Not more than 20 hours
Licensing Board Missouri Committee for Professional Counselors

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Missouri Committee for Professional Counselors based on NBCC approval.
  • At least 20 hours must be formal continuing education; up to 20 hours may be self-study.

Social Workers (LCSW/LMSW)

Licensed Social Workers in Missouri

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 30 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics 3 hours
Suicide Training 2 hours
Supervision 3 hours
Diversity/Inclusion 3 hours
Online/Correspondence No limit (15-hour cap waived)
Licensing Board Missouri Committee for Professional Counselors

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Missouri Committee for Professional Counselors based on ASWB approval.
  • The 15-hour limit on correspondence courses has been waived - all hours can be live programs, webinars, or online courses.

Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in Missouri

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 40 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Formal CE Hours 20 hours
Self-Study 20 hours
Suicide Prevention 2 hours minimum
Licensing Board Missouri Committee for Professional Counselors

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Missouri Committee for Professional Counselors based on NBCC approval.
  • Self-study includes books, journals, periodicals, tapes, and preparation for lectures/talks.

Psychologists

Licensed Psychologists in Missouri

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 40 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Category A (Formal) At least 15 hours
Category A or B Remaining 25 hours
Ethics 3 hours (can be Category A or B)
Suicide Training 2 hours minimum
Additional Ethics (eff. Jan 2024) 3 hours
Licensing Board Missouri Board of Psychology

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Missouri Board of Psychology as a recognized national professional organization - automatically approved.
  • Category A = formal programs; Category B = informal programs and hours.

Addiction Counselors (CRADC/CRAADC)

Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselors in Missouri

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 40 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Suicide Training 2 hours
Distance/Online Learning All 40 hours may be online
Ethics Format Any format accepted (live, Zoom, online, self-study)
Licensing Board Missouri Credentialing Board

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Missouri Credentialing Board based on NAADAC approval.
  • All 40 hours may be distant learning - our courses provide certificates and are considered formal courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is suicide prevention training required in Missouri?

Yes. Missouri requires suicide assessment, referral, treatment, and management training for multiple professions: Social Workers (2 hours), MFTs (2 hours), Psychologists (2 hours), and Addiction Counselors (2 hours).

Is Therapy Trainings approved for Missouri Psychologists?

Yes! Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Missouri Board of Psychology as a recognized national professional organization. Our courses are automatically approved for continuing education credit.

What is the Category A/B system for Psychologists?

Missouri Psychologists must complete at least 15 hours in Category A (formal programs meeting specific requirements). The remaining 25 hours can be Category A or Category B (informal programs). Ethics hours (3) can be in either category.

How many hours can I complete online?

Social Workers: No limit (15-hour cap waived). Counselors and MFTs: Up to 20 hours self-study. Addiction Counselors: All 40 hours may be online. Psychologists: Up to 25 hours in Category B (informal/online).

What special topics are required for Social Workers?

Missouri Social Workers must complete: 3 hours in ethics, 2 hours in suicide training, 3 hours in supervision, and 3 hours related to diversity, inclusion, etc. per Continuing Education Rule 20 CSR 2263-2.082.

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Last updated: January 2026