Continuing Education (CE) Requirements in New Hampshire for Mental Health Professionals

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

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Professional Counselors (LCMHC)

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors in New Hampshire

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 40 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics (Category A) 6 hours required
Suicide Prevention (Category A) 3 hours required
Home Study Limit 20 hours maximum
Licensing Board New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice based on NBCC approval.
  • Suicide prevention hours may be completed by home study.

Social Workers (LICSW/LCSW)

Licensed Social Workers in New Hampshire

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 40 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics 6 hours minimum
Suicide Prevention (Category A) 3 hours required
Category B Limit 10 hours maximum
Home Study Limit 20 hours maximum
Licensing Board New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice based on ASWB approval.

Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in New Hampshire

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 40 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics (Category A) 6 hours required
Suicide Prevention 3 hours required
Category B Limit 10 hours maximum
Home Study Limit 20 hours maximum
Licensing Board New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice based on NBCC approval.

Psychologists

Licensed Psychologists in New Hampshire

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 40 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Category A Required 30 hours minimum
Ethics (Category A, live) 6 hours required
Category B Limit 10 hours maximum
Online Limit (Category A) 20 hours maximum
Licensing Board New Hampshire Board of Psychologists

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the New Hampshire Board of Psychologists based on NBCC approval.
  • Ethics hours (6) must be from Category A and taken in a live and interactive format.

Addiction Counselors (LADC/MLADC)

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors in New Hampshire

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 48 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Alcohol/Drug Specific 12 hours minimum
Online Training Limit 12 hours maximum
Licensing Board NH Board of Licensing for Alcohol & Other Drug Use Professionals

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the NH Board of Licensing for Alcohol & Other Drug Use Professionals based on NAADAC approval.
  • 12 hours must cover Alcohol and Drug Categories of Competence: Data Collection, Diagnosis, Sociological Factors, Physiological/Medical Factors, Psychological/Psychiatric Factors, and Treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Category A and Category B CE credits in New Hampshire?

Category A credits are from formal continuing education programs directly related to the practice of your profession. Category B credits include activities like teaching, publishing, or other professional development. Most professions limit Category B to 10 hours maximum per renewal cycle.

Is Therapy Trainings approved for New Hampshire Psychologists?

Yes! Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the New Hampshire Board of Psychologists based on NBCC approval. Note that ethics hours (6) must be taken in a live and interactive format.

How many online hours can I complete in New Hampshire?

Most professions allow up to 20 hours of home study. Psychologists can earn up to 20 Category A credits online. Addiction Counselors are limited to 12 hours of online training.

Is suicide prevention training required in New Hampshire?

Yes, Counselors, Social Workers, and MFTs all require 3 hours of suicide prevention training. For Counselors, these hours must be in Category A but may be completed by home study.

What are the alcohol and drug specific requirements for addiction counselors?

Addiction Counselors must complete at least 12 hours specific to Alcohol and Drug Categories of Competence including Data Collection, Diagnosis of Alcohol/Drug Dependence, Sociological Factors, Physiological/Medical Factors, Psychological/Psychiatric Factors, and Treatment.

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Last updated: January 2026