Massachusetts Counselors Continuing Education Requirements And License Renewal

Meet your Massachusetts counselor CE requirements with ease. If you'd like a refresher on what's needed to renew your license, see the requirements below.

0 Mandatory Hours
30 Elective Hours
30 Total Hours
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Here's what you need to renew your Massachusetts Behavioral Health : Counselor license

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the MA Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professionals. 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.

Massachusetts Counselors: Counselor (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 30
Mandatory Hours: 0
Elective Hours: 30
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
License Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Next Education Due Date: 12/31/2025

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The Board encourages licensees to obtain some contact hours in the following areas:

  • Three (3) contact hours of Ethics;
  • Three (3) contact hours of Anti-Discrimination; and
  • Three (3) contact hours of Supervision training for Licensees who supervise clinical work of students, interns, or others.
  • All licensees are required to complete training and education on the issue of domestic violence and sexual violence. Elite does not offer this course but it is available at no charge on the State Website: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/domestic-and-sexual-violence-training-chapter-260
    For more information, please visit the Chapter 260 Training - FAQ.

Online Limitations

Maximum of 15 hours through home study allowed.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: MA Board of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professionals
Phone: 6177273080
Fax: 6177271627
Website: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-registration-of-allied-mental-health-and-human-services-professions
Address: 1000 Washington St Suite 170 Boston, 02118
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Other facts and insights about completing your CE

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.