Counselors · New Hampshire · Continuing education
New Hampshire Counselor (LPC) CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- LCMHC40 hours every 2 years, including 6 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 3 h suicide prevention, 6 h clinical supervision; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 30, 2026
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03 Requirements
New Hampshire LCMHC CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 40hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Category A: seminars, workshops or live interactive webinars by a state, regional, national or international professional association relevant to mental health practice; graduate coursework (1 semester hour = 6 CE); teaching; presenting (10); peer-reviewed book (10) or article (6). Category B: other mental-health seminars, publications.
- Audits & records
- Licensees submit the Continuing Education and Collaboration Report Form 200 with renewal and keep documentation (Plc 308.04).
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawCategory A | 6 | every renewal |
| Suicide preventionCategory A, per RSA 330-A:10, XI | 3 | every renewal |
| Clinical supervisionBoard-approved supervisors: clinical supervision, Category A | 6 | every renewal |
Good to know. At least 30 hours Category A; max 10 Category B; home study max 30 hours. Clinical mental health counselors. Also 40 hours of clinical collaboration every 2 years (Mhp 403.01). License term per Plc 304.12.
Source: www.gc.nh.gov · N.H. Admin. Rules Mhp 402.01, 402.04; Mhp 401.02; Mhp 403.01 (collaboration) · checked Oct 30, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do counselors need in New Hampshire?
40 hours every 2 years.
How do I verify a counselor license in New Hampshire?
Use the license lookup of the New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice (OPLC) (oplc.nh.gov/board-mental-health-practice); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
Which CE topics are mandatory for counselors in New Hampshire?
Medical ethics, professionalism & law — 6 h (every renewal); Suicide prevention — 3 h (every renewal); Clinical supervision — 6 h (every renewal).
Which CE courses count for counselors in New Hampshire?
Category A: seminars, workshops or live interactive webinars by a state, regional, national or international professional association relevant to mental health practice; graduate coursework (1 semester hour = 6 CE); teaching; presenting (10); peer-reviewed book (10) or article (6). Category B: other mental-health seminars, publications.
When is the renewal deadline for counselors in New Hampshire?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).