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Washington CE requirements for mental health clinicians

Review continuing education hours, ethics requirements, and license renewal guidance for counselors and therapists in Washington. Confirm current rules with your licensing board.

• LICSW: 32 CE hours every 2 years, including 6 ethics hours — 32 hours per 2 years: 6 professional ethics and law, 2 professional roles and boundaries, 2 health equity every 4 years, 6 suicide assessment every 6 years. ch. 246-809 WAC.
• LMFT: 32 CE hours every 2 years, including 6 ethics hours — 32 hours per 2 years: 6 professional ethics and law, 2 professional roles and boundaries, 2 health equity every 4 years, 6 suicide assessment every 6 years. ch. 246-809 WAC.
• LMHC: 32 CE hours every 2 years, including 6 ethics hours — 32 hours per 2 years: 6 professional ethics and law, 2 professional roles and boundaries, 2 health equity every 4 years, 6 suicide assessment every 6 years. ch. 246-809 WAC.

Requirements can change; confirm current details with your licensing board.