Mandatory hours:
5 hours - Ethics (must be live - online or in person)
Here's what you need to renew your Georgia Behavioral Health : Counselor license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the GA Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Behavioral Health : Counselor licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.
Georgia Counselors: Blanket (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
35
Mandatory Hours:
5
Elective Hours:
30
Renewal Cycle in Months:
24
License Expiration Date:
09/30/2028
Next Education Due Date:
09/30/2024
Online Info
Online Limitations
There are no limits on the number of hours allowed to be taken online.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
GA Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family
Phone:
4782071675
Fax:
4782071676
Address:
237 Coliseum Drive Macon, GA 31217
Georgia Counselors: Counselor (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
35
Mandatory Hours:
5
Elective Hours:
30
Renewal Cycle in Months:
24
License Expiration Date:
09/30/2028
Next Education Due Date:
09/30/2028
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:
5 hours - Ethics (must be completed in live classroom)
15 hours must be "core" hours and not more than 15 hours shall be related hours.
Online Limitations
10 hours are allowed to be completed by home-study.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Georgia Board of Professional Counselors Social Workers Marriage and Family
Phone:
4782072440
Fax:
8668882440
Website:
https://sos.ga.gov/board-professional-counselors-social-workers-and-marriage-family-therapists
Address:
237 Coliseum Drive Macon, GA 31217
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.