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State licensing requirements, CEU renewal hours and certification organizations for behavioral health professionals in Rhode Island and neighboring states.
CEU requirements in Rhode Island
Always confirm current requirements with your licensing board.
| License | CE hours required | Renewal period |
|---|---|---|
| Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW) | 30 hours | Every 2 years |
| Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) | 40 hours | Every 2 years |
| Chemical Dependency Professional (LCDP) | 40 hours | Every 2 years |
| Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPRS) | 20 hours | Every 2 years |
| Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) | 40 hours | Every 2 years |
| Psychologist | 24 hours | Every 2 years |
Rhode Island licensing & certification
RIDOH licenses social workers, counselors, chemical dependency professionals, psychologists, and marriage and family therapists. RICB credentials alcohol and drug counselors, peer recovery specialists and clinical supervisors.
- RI Department of Health — professional licensing(external site)
- RI Certification Board (RICB)(external site)
- NASW Rhode Island Chapter — licensing(external site)
- RI Mental Health Counselors Association(external site)
- RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH)(external site)
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Regional & national organizations
- New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)(external site)
- NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals(external site)
- National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)(external site)
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW)(external site)
- International Credentialing & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC)(external site)
Training fees cover the cost of running TRAIN ED, SUMHLC's continuing education program for behavioral health professionals.