LMHC CE Requirements in New York
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) license in New York — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
LMHC
- Appropriate Professional Boundaries — 3 h3 hours of coursework in appropriate professional boundaries in each 3-year registration period starting on/after April 1, 2023; counts toward the 36. No separate minimum ethics-hour mandate, though law/ethics content is acceptable subject matter.
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How many CE hours does an LMHC need in New York?
An LMHC must complete 36 CE / continuing-education hours every 3 years in New York.
Are there required CE topics for LMHC in New York?
Yes. New York requires the following CE topics for LMHC: Appropriate Professional Boundaries (3 h).
Can LMHC CE be completed online in New York?
Generally yes — New York does not require live or interactive hours for LMHC, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No more than 12 hours in any 36-month period (or one-third of the total in a shorter period) may be self-study; interactive online courses with instructor interaction are not counted as self-study..
What else should LMHC renewals know in New York?
36 hours per triennial registration period; all CE must be from NYSED-approved providers. Exempt from CE during the initial three-year registration period after licensure. No mandatory live/in-person hours. (50 minutes = 1 contact hour.)