Massachusetts Counselor CE Requirements

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

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

CE4Less is approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) to offer continuing education.

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

Massachusetts Counselor licenses must be renewed every two years by December 31st on odd years.

Each renewal period Massachusetts Counselors are encouraged to complete:

• 3 hours in Ethics (See our courses in Ethics & Telemental Health and Ethics Boundary Issues)
• 3 hours in Anti-Discrimination
• 3 hours in Supervision
• Domestic and Sexual Violence Training: The Department of Public Health offers the following free course to meet this one-time requirement here.

For more information, please contact the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health and Human Services Professions Board at (617) 624-6199, see their website (available here) for additional information about your license or renewal requirements, or see Massachusetts rules and regulations relating to licensure and continuing education.