LCMHC CE Requirements in North Carolina
This page summarizes the current CE requirements for the LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) license in North Carolina — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.
LCMHC
- Ethics — 3 h
- Clinical supervision training (LCMHC Supervisors only) — 10 hOnly for those holding/seeking LCMHC-S supervisor status; counts within the 40 hours, not additional.
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How many CE hours does an LCMHC need in North Carolina?
An LCMHC must complete 40 CE / continuing-education hours every 2 years in North Carolina. That total includes 3 hours of ethics.
Are there required CE topics for LCMHC in North Carolina?
Yes. North Carolina requires the following CE topics for LCMHC: Ethics (3 h); Clinical supervision training (LCMHC Supervisors only) (10 h).
Can LCMHC CE be completed online in North Carolina?
Generally yes — North Carolina does not require live or interactive hours for LCMHC, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: No specific live-vs-home-study cap stated; NBCC/ACEP and board-approved providers accepted. Publication/presentation/leadership activities capped at 5-10 hours; supervision-as-learner capped at 10 hours..
What else should LCMHC renewals know in North Carolina?
Cycle runs July 1 to the second June 30 (2 yrs). Minimum 3 ethics contact hours. The Board's Jurisprudence 'no-fail' exam (taken after Jan 1 of the renewal year) counts as 5 ethics contact hours. Newly licensed with an initial period under 2 years need only 30 hours. LCMHC Supervisors must document 10 hours of clinical-supervision CE within the 40.