Yes — accepted under our APA / ASWB ACE / NBCC / New York Education Department Board of Social Work accreditation.
Washington | Behavioral Health | Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists
Washington Department of Health MFT, LCSW, LPC
Impact CE's distance-learning courses meet the continuing education requirements of the Washington Department of Health MFT, LCSW, LPC, accepted under our APA approval.
- Total Hours Required
- up to 36 CE credit hours every 2 years, varies by credential
- May Be Online / Home Study
- All 36 100% of the cycle, no cap
- Mandatory Requirements
- 3 ethics, suicide assessment, treatment and management, health equity
- Our Courses That Count
- 484 including every mandatory requirement
Mandatory Requirements
These hours count toward your 36 CE credit hours, but must cover specific content.
6
CE credit hours
Suicide assessment, treatment and management
Every six years, licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed mental health counselors and licensed social workers must complete six hours of training in suicide assessment, treatment and management. We do not currently offer a course that meets this requirement.
2
CE credit hours
Health Equity
Every four years, licensed marriage and family therapists, licensed mental health counselors and licensed social workers must complete a minimum of two hours in health equity
Credentials This Covers
Social Worker
Counselor
Marriage & Family Therapist
Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Social Worker
6 hours of Ethics 2 hours of professional roles and boundaries 2 hours in health equity continuing education training every four years 6 hours of training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management at least once every six years
Licensed Social Worker Associate (LSWA)
Social Worker
6 hours of Ethics 2 hours of professional roles and boundaries 2 hours in health equity continuing education training every four years 6 hours of training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management at least once every six years for licensed social worker associate advanced and licensed social worker associate independent clinical
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Counselor
6 hours of Ethics 2 hours of professional roles and boundaries 2 hours in health equity continuing education training every four years 6 hours of training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management at least once every six years
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA)
Counselor
6 hours of Ethics 2 hours of professional roles and boundaries 2 hours in health equity continuing education training every four years
Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist (LMFT)
Marriage & Family Therapist
6 hours of Ethics 2 hours of professional roles and boundaries 2 hours in health equity continuing education training every four years 6 hours of training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management at least once every six years
Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA)
Marriage & Family Therapist
6 hours of Ethics 2 hours of professional roles and boundaries 2 hours in health equity continuing education training every four years
About This Approval
CE Learning Systems is a Jointly Accredited Organization.
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
Impact CE is a service of CE Learning Systems.
Courses That Count
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Justyna Rzewinski, PhD, LCSW
Supporting the Return Home: Clinical Practice With Justice-Impacted Individuals After Incarceration
Sat, Oct 10th, 2026 11:00am
– 2:15pm
Eastern
3 CE Hours
Live Event
Profession Group
Kathryn Krase, PhD, JD, MSW
Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026
Tue, Nov 3rd, 2026 11:00am
– 1:00pm
Eastern
2 CE Hours
Live Event
Profession Group
Kathryn Krase, PhD, JD, MSW
Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026
Mon, Oct 12th, 2026 7:00pm
– 9:00pm
Eastern
2 CE Hours
Live Event
Profession Group
Laurie Blackman, PhD, LMSW, ASW-G
Navigating Cognitive Decline: Helping Families Engage in Difficult Conversations
Thu, Sep 10th, 2026 10:00am
– 1:15pm
Eastern
3 CE Hours
Live Event
Profession Group
Profession Group
Christie Turner
Motivational Interviewing: Intermediate Skills
Sat, Sep 26th, 2026 10:00am
– 1:15pm
Eastern
3 CE Hours
Live Event
Profession Group
Bobbi-Jo Molokken, LISW, CCTP
A New Lens: An Introduction to Neurodiversity Affirming Care
Fri, Oct 23rd, 2026 12:00pm
– 1:30pm
Eastern
1.5 CE Hours
Live Event
Profession Group
Donna Lucero MA, LPCC, NCC
Courtney Schawl, MT-BC
The Roots of Rhythm and Somatic Songwriting: The Healing Power of Music
Fri, Oct 16th, 2026 12:00pm
– 3:15pm
Eastern
3 CE Hours
Live Event
Board Contact
- Board
- Washington Department of Health MFT, LCSW, LPC
Department of Health
Phone: 360-236-4905
https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/mental-health-counselor/continuing-education-information
A Note on Accuracy
We keep this current, but board rules change without notice — interpreting your state's rules and confirming course relevance is ultimately your responsibility.
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