Continuing Education (CE) Requirements in West Virginia for Mental Health Professionals

Stay compliant with West Virginia 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 West Virginia

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 35 CEUs
Renewal Cycle By July 1 of each odd-numbered year
Ethics 3 hours required
Veterans/Military Families 2 hours required
Clinical Supervision (ALPS) 3 hours (if applicable)
Licensing Board West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling based on NBCC approval.
  • Approved Licensed Professional Supervisors (ALPS) must complete 3 additional hours in clinical supervision.

Social Workers (LSW/LICSW)

Licensed Social Workers in West Virginia

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 30 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics 1 hour required
Veterans/Military Families 2 hours required
Distance Learning Up to 20 hours
Licensing Board West Virginia Board of Social Work

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the West Virginia Board of Social Work based on ASWB approval.
  • Up to 20 hours may be completed through online and independent study courses.

Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in West Virginia

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 35 contact hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics 3 hours required
Veterans/Military Families 2 hours required
Clinical Supervision (ALPS) 3 hours (if applicable)
Home Study Up to 20 hours
Licensing Board West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling (WVBEC)

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling (WVBEC) based on NBCC approval.
  • Up to 20 hours may be completed by home study (online courses).

Psychologists

Licensed Psychologists in West Virginia

License Type Hours Cycle
All Psychologists 20 hrs Every 2 years
School Psychologists 30 hrs Every 2 years
Supervised-Psychologists 10 hrs Every 2 years
Requirement Details
Ethics 3 hours required
Veterans/Military Families 2 hours required
Licensing Board West Virginia Board of Examiners of Psychologists

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is not accepted by the West Virginia Board of Examiners of Psychologists at this time.
  • Veterans training must include screening for suicide risk, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and related disorders.

Addiction Counselors

Certified Addiction Counselors in West Virginia

Requirement Details
Total CE Hours 20 hours
Renewal Cycle Every 2 years
Ethics 3 hours required
Addiction-Specific Studies 6 hours required
Addiction-Specific Ethics 6 hours required
Distance Learning Up to 20 hours
Licensing Board WV Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals

Important Notes:

  • Therapy Trainings CE is accepted by the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals based on NAADAC approval.
  • All 20 CE credits may be completed through distant learning (online/homestudy) courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the veterans training requirement in West Virginia?

West Virginia requires 2 hours of training on mental health conditions specific to veterans and their family members. This must include inquiry about veteran status and screening for suicide risk, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and related disorders.

When do counselors need to renew in West Virginia?

West Virginia counselors must complete their 35 CEUs by July 1 of each odd-numbered year.

What is the ALPS requirement?

Approved Licensed Professional Supervisors (ALPS) must complete 3 additional CEU hours in clinical supervision training on top of their regular CE requirements.

How many hours can be completed online?

Social workers and MFTs can complete up to 20 hours online. Addiction counselors can complete all 20 hours through distance learning.

Why do psychologist requirements vary by license type?

West Virginia has tiered requirements: School Psychologists need 30 hours, general psychologists need 20 hours, and Supervised-Psychologists need 10 hours every 2 years.

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Last updated: January 2026