Therapy Trainings is approved by:NBCC ACEPASWB ACENAADAC
Professional Counselors (LMHP/LPC)
Licensed Mental Health Practitioners and Licensed Professional Counselors in Nebraska
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
32 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years (Sept 1, even years)
Ethics
4 hours required
Diagnosis/Treatment (LIMHP)
6 hours for independent practitioners
Supervision Credit
Up to 6 hours for supervising provisionals
Licensing Board
Nebraska Mental Health and Social Work Practice Licensing Board
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Nebraska Mental Health and Social Work Practice Licensing Board based on NBCC approval.
Licensed independent mental health practitioners must complete 6 hours relating to diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders.
Social Workers (LCSW/LMSW)
Licensed Social Workers in Nebraska
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
32 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years (Sept 1, even years)
Ethics
4 hours required
Online/Home Study
No restrictions
Licensing Board
Nebraska Board of Social Work
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Nebraska Board of Social Work based on ASWB approval.
There are no restrictions on the number of hours Nebraska social workers can complete online.
Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in Nebraska
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
32 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Ethics (face-to-face)
4 hours required
Supervision (supervisors, face-to-face)
2 hours required
Home Study/Online Limit
6 hours maximum
Licensing Board
Nebraska Board of Mental Health Practice
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Nebraska Board of Mental Health Practice based on NBCC approval.
Ethics hours (4) and supervision hours for supervisors (2) must be completed face-to-face.
Psychologists
Licensed Psychologists in Nebraska
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
24 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years (Jan 1, odd years)
Ethics (psychology-specific)
3 hours minimum
Licensing Board
Nebraska Board of Psychology
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Nebraska Board of Psychology based on NBCC approval.
At least 3 of the 24 hours must be in ethics relating to psychology.
Addiction Counselors (LADC/PLADC)
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors in Nebraska
Requirement
Details
Total CE Hours
40 hours
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Alcohol/Drug Specific
20 hours required
Licensing Board
Nebraska Board of Alcohol and Drug Counseling
Important Notes:
Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Nebraska Board of Alcohol and Drug Counseling based on NAADAC approval.
20 hours must be alcohol and drug specific as set out in 172 NAC 15-002.05.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do Nebraska licenses expire?
Most Nebraska mental health licenses expire on September 1st of even-numbered years. Psychologists are the exception, with licenses expiring January 1st of odd-numbered years.
Is Therapy Trainings approved for Nebraska Psychologists?
Yes! Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Nebraska Board of Psychology based on NBCC approval.
How many hours can I complete online in Nebraska?
This varies by profession. Social Workers have no restrictions on online hours. MFTs are limited to 6 hours of home study or online courses per renewal cycle. Note that MFT ethics hours (4) must be face-to-face.
What are the additional requirements for independent mental health practitioners?
Licensed independent mental health practitioners must complete at least 6 hours of continuing education relating to diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders, in addition to the standard 32-hour requirement.
Can I get CE credit for supervising provisionally licensed practitioners?
Yes, counselors can obtain up to 6 hours per renewal period for supervising a provisional licensee or provisional certificate holder.
