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

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Professional Counselors (LPC)

Licensed Professional Counselors in Oregon

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 40 clock hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics 6 hours required
Cultural Competency 4 hours required
Suicide Risk Assessment 2 hours required
Supervision (if applicable) 3 hours for Supervisor Registry
Licensing Board Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists based on NBCC approval.
  • Supervisors on the Supervisor Registry need 3 additional hours of supervision-related training.

Social Workers (LCSW/LMSW/RBSW)

Licensed Social Workers in Oregon

License Level Hours Ethics Cultural Competency
LCSW 40 hours 6 hours 6 hours
LMSW 30 hours 4 hours 4 hours
RBSW 20 hours 3 hours 3 hours

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is approved by NBCC, NAADAC, ASWB ACE, and more.
  • Suicide risk assessment (2 hours) requirement coming soon for all license levels.
  • LMSW and RBSW credits do not qualify for CE carryover.

Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in Oregon

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 40 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics/Oregon Law 6 hours required
Cultural Competency 4 hours required
Suicide Risk Assessment 2 hours required
Supervision (if applicable) 3 hours for Supervisor Registry
Licensing Board Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists based on NBCC approval.
  • Ethics hours may include Oregon State laws and regulations pertaining to counseling or MFT practice.

Psychologists

Licensed Psychologists in Oregon

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 40 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics/Oregon Law 4 credits required
Pain Management 1 credit minimum
Cultural Competency 4 hours required
Suicide Risk Assessment 2 hours required
Licensing Board Oregon Board of Psychology

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Oregon Board of Psychology. Our courses meet board criteria for acceptable continuing education.
  • Ethics credits may include Oregon State laws and regulations related to psychology practice.
  • Pain Management education (1 credit) is uniquely required in Oregon.

Addiction Counselors (CADC)

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors in Oregon

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 40 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics 6 hours required
Tobacco Dependence/Prevention 2 hours required
Category I (A&D Counseling) Minimum 20 hours
Category II (General Counseling) Maximum 20 hours
Certifying Board Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon based on NAADAC approval.
  • Category I includes A&D treatment, treatment planning, dual diagnosis, special populations, relapse prevention, ASAM, methadone, ATOD prevention.
  • Category II includes managed care, trauma, psychiatric disorders, psychology, social work coursework.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the suicide risk assessment requirement?

Oregon requires 2 hours of Suicide Risk Assessment, Treatment and Management for counselors, MFTs, and psychologists. This requirement is coming soon for social workers at all license levels.

What are Category I and Category II for addiction counselors?

Category I (minimum 20 hours) covers alcohol and drug-specific topics like A&D treatment, dual diagnosis, and relapse prevention. Category II (maximum 20 hours) covers general counseling topics like trauma, psychiatric disorders, and managed care.

Is Oregon psychologist CE accepted by Therapy Trainings?

Yes! Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the Oregon Board of Psychology. Our courses meet board criteria for acceptable continuing education for Oregon psychologists.

What is the pain management requirement for psychologists?

Oregon psychologists must complete at least 1 credit of Pain Management education each renewal period. This is a unique Oregon requirement.

Can LMSW and RBSW carry over excess CE credits?

No, LMSW and RBSW credits do not qualify for CE carryover. Only LCSW may carry over excess credits to the next renewal period.

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Last updated: January 2026