LCMHC CE Requirements in New Hampshire

This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) license in New Hampshire — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

40CE hours / cycle

2 yrrenewal cycle

0 hlive / interactive required

6 hethics required

Full New Hampshire LCMHC requirements

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LCMHC

LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor)

40hours / 2-year renewal cycle

No live / interactive hours required — all hours may be self-study

Mandated topics

Ethics — 6 hMhp 402.01(c): at least 6 of 40 hours in ethics, from Category A
Suicide prevention — 3 hMhp 402.01(d): at least 3 of 40 hours in suicide prevention, from Category A
Clinical supervision (board-approved supervisors only) — 6 hMhp 402.01(a): board-approved supervisors must complete an additional 6 CE hours in clinical supervision from Category A

Home study: Up to 30 of the 40 hours may be home study (Mhp 402.04(a)(2)). At least 30 hours must be Category A and no more than 10 hours may be Category B (Mhp 402.01(b),(e)).

Board notes: NH Board of Mental Health Practice, Mhp 402.01 (40 hrs/2 yr, biennial). Ethics (6) and suicide prevention (3) must be Category A; the rules do not require any live/synchronous/in-person hours, so live-interactive required = 0. Mhp 403.01 separately requires 40 hours of professional collaboration every 2 years. Board-approved supervisors must add 6 hrs clinical supervision.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours does an LCMHC need in New Hampshire?

An LCMHC must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in New Hampshire. That total includes 6 hours of ethics.

Are there required CE topics for LCMHC in New Hampshire?

Yes. New Hampshire requires the following CE topics for LCMHC: Ethics (6 h); Suicide prevention (3 h); Clinical supervision (board-approved supervisors only) (6 h).

Can LCMHC CE be completed online in New Hampshire?

Generally yes — New Hampshire does not require live or interactive hours for LCMHC, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Up to 30 of the 40 hours may be home study (Mhp 402.04(a)(2)). At least 30 hours must be Category A and no more than 10 hours may be Category B (Mhp 402.01(b),(e))..

What else should LCMHC renewals know in New Hampshire?

NH Board of Mental Health Practice, Mhp 402.01 (40 hrs/2 yr, biennial). Ethics (6) and suicide prevention (3) must be Category A; the rules do not require any live/synchronous/in-person hours, so live-interactive required = 0. Mhp 403.01 separately requires 40 hours of professional collaboration every 2 years. Board-approved supervisors must add 6 hrs clinical supervision.

Other New Hampshire licenses

LICSW in New Hampshire40 CE hours every 2 years Licensed Psychologist in New Hampshire40 CE hours every 2 years LMFT in New Hampshire40 CE hours every 2 years BCBA in New Hampshire32 CE hours every 2 years

LCMHC CE requirements in other states

Updated July 2026 from official licensing-board, regulatory-college, and government sources. CE / CPD requirements change often — always confirm current rules directly with your licensing board or regulator before you renew. Informational only, not legal advice.