Arizona Counselor CE Requirements and Courses

Arizona Counselors are required to complete 30 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years.

Yes! There are no restrictions on the number of hours Arizona Counselors can complete through CE4Less – all 30 hours may be earned through CE4Less.

CE4Less is approved by the Association of Social Worker Boards (ASWB), American Psychological Association (APA), National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), and NAADAC.

Our Unlimited Plan is a great option for Counselors who want to satisfy their continuing education requirements for one low price! Check out our options here.

Arizona Counselors’ licenses must be renewed every two years from their initial issuance date.

Each renewal cycle Counselors are required to complete:

• 3 hours in Ethics (See our courses in Ethics & Telemental Health and Ethics & Boundary Issues)
• 3 hours in Cultural Competency & Diversity
  • Intimate Partner Violence in Culturally Diverse Groups and Special Populations (4 hours)
  • Implicit Bias: Awareness and Management for Mental Health Professionals (3 hours)
  • Affirmative Counseling for Transgender and Gender Diverse Clients (8 hours)
• 3 hours in Arizona Statutes/Regulations approved by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners

For more information, please contact the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners at (602) 542-1882, see their website (available here) for additional information about your license or renewal requirements, or see Arizona’s rules and regulations relating to social work licensure and continuing education.