Therapy Trainings is approved by:NBCC ACEPASWB ACENAADAC
Professional Counselors (LCPC/LAC)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors and Licensed Associate Counselors in Montana
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
20 hours
Renewal Cycle
Annual
Suicide Prevention
2 hours required
Course Preparation Credit
Maximum 10 hours
Licensing Board
Montana Board of Social Work Examiners and Professional Counselors
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Montana Board of Social Work Examiners and Professional Counselors based on NBCC approval.
Up to 10 hours may be for first-time preparation of courses, workshops, or published papers.
Social Workers (LCSW/LMSW)
Licensed Social Workers in Montana
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
20 hours
Renewal Cycle
Annual
Suicide Prevention
2 hours minimum
Licensing Board
Montana Board of Behavioral Health
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Montana Board of Behavioral Health based on ASWB approval.
Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in Montana
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
20 hours
Renewal Cycle
Annual
Suicide Prevention
2 hours required
Course Preparation Credit
Maximum 10 hours
Carryover
Up to 20 hours to next year
Licensing Board
Montana Board of Behavioral Health
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Montana Board of Behavioral Health based on NBCC approval.
Licensees holding more than one type of license must obtain 20 hours of CE for each license.
Psychologists
Licensed Psychologists in Montana
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
40 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years (odd-numbered years)
Ethics
2 hours required
Suicide Prevention
1 hour required
Licensing Board
Montana Board of Psychologists
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Montana Board of Psychologists. While the board does not preapprove CE programs, our courses meet the qualifying criteria specified in their rules.
Montana psychologists can select quality programs to enhance their knowledge and competence.
Addiction Counselors (LAC)
Licensed Addiction Counselors in Montana
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
20 hours
Renewal Cycle
Annual
Suicide Prevention
2 hours required
Carryover
Up to 20 hours to next year
Licensing Board
Montana Board of Behavioral Health
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Montana Board of Behavioral Health based on NAADAC approval.
Licensees completing more than 20 hours may carry forward those hours into the next year (max 20 hours).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is suicide prevention training required in Montana?
Yes. Montana requires suicide prevention training for all mental health professions: Counselors (2 hours), Social Workers (2 hours), MFTs (2 hours), Psychologists (1 hour), and Addiction Counselors (2 hours).
Is Therapy Trainings approved for Montana Psychologists?
Yes! While the Montana Board of Psychologists does not preapprove CE programs, our courses meet the qualifying criteria specified in their rules. Montana psychologists can select our quality programs to enhance their knowledge and competence.
Can I carry over excess CE hours in Montana?
Yes, for MFTs and Addiction Counselors who complete more than 20 hours, you may carry forward those excess hours into the next year. The number of hours carried forward shall not exceed 20 hours.
What are annual vs. biennial renewal cycles in Montana?
Most Montana professions require 20 hours annually: Counselors, Social Workers, MFTs, and Addiction Counselors. Psychologists are the exception, requiring 40 hours every 2 years (odd-numbered years).
Can I get credit for developing new courses or publishing papers?
Yes, Counselors and MFTs can earn up to 10 hours for first-time preparation of a new course, in-service training workshop, seminar, or for papers published in professional journals or presented at statewide/national professional meetings.
