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Minnesota Social Workers

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, NetCE is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit.

The Minnesota Board of Social Work accepts courses from any provider who is ASWB approved.

Continuing Education Requirement

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LICSW, LISW, LGSW, and LSW are required 40 hours every two years, 20 of which may be completed by independent study.*

All licensees are required a minimum of 2 of the 40 hours in ethics , and 4 hours in cultural responsiveness , every two years.

LICSW are required at least 12 of the 40 hours in clinical content every two years.

Licensing supervisors are required 6 hours in supervision content every two years.

* NetCE courses are considered independent study.

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Please contact the Minnesota Board of Social Work at (612) 617-2100 or (800) 234-1320, and refer to https://mn.gov/boards/social-work/ and https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/148E.130 for additional information regarding your continuing education.

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Continuing Education for Social Workers in Minnesota

Attention : Several states and disciplines have relaxed requirements regarding live / in person Continuing Education due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with your board to see the most current requirements.

CE requirements for MN social workers (LSW, LGSW, LISW, LICSW):

• All licensees must earn 40 CE hours, including 2 hours in ethics every 2 years
• LICSW licensees must take 24 of the 40 CE hours in clinical content
• Licensing supervisors must take 6 of the 40 CE hours in the practice of supervision
• 15 of the 40 CE hours may be taken online

CE Approvals

At Health, LLC, Provider #1707, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. At Health, LLC, maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 5/3/2023-5/3/2026.

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State laws can change. Practitioners are responsible for determining their state’s licensure requirements. To view the MN continuing education regulations, click the button below.

CE Requirements for Minnesota Social Workers

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Minnesota Social Work Licensure Renewal Dates and CE Requirements

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• July 30, 2024

Navigating Social Work licensure in Minnesota necessitates a thorough grasp of the renewal process, continuing education requirements, and the different credentials available to practitioners. With a strong emphasis on community well-being, Social Work in Minnesota is governed by specific standards and regulations to ensure that professionals are well-prepared in terms of both knowledge and ethical practice.

This blog post details the licensure renewal process, highlights the key dates and fees, and examines the various types of credentials that mental health practitioners can pursue in the state.

Whether you are a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) gaining experience, or a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) committed to maintaining your status, this guide serves as a comprehensive resource.

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1) Key Minnesota Social Work Licensure Renewal Dates

In Minnesota, Social Workers must navigate several licensure levels, each with distinct requirements. Here are the credentialing and licensure requirements, renewal details, and fees for Social Workers in the state:

Credentials and Licensure Levels

• Education : Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Examination : Pass the ASWB Bachelor Level Examination.
• Application Fee : $60.
• Fingerprint-Based Criminal Background Check (CBC) : $33.25.
• Renewal : Every two years with 40 hours of continuing education (CE).
• License Fee : $93.50​.
• Education : Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Examination : Pass the ASWB Master Level Examination.
• CBC Fee : $33.25.
• Renewal : Every two years with 40 hours of CE.
• License Fee : $167.75​​.
• Education : MSW with additional supervised non-clinical experience.
• Supervision : 4,000 hours of supervised non-clinical practice with 100 hours of supervision.
• Examination : Pass the ASWB Advanced Generalist Exam.
• License Fee : $223.25​​.
• Education : MSW with additional clinical supervised experience.
• Supervision : 4,000 to 8,000 hours of clinical Social Work practice, including 200 hours of supervision.
• Examination : Pass the ASWB Clinical Level Examination.
• License Fee : $263.25​​.

Licensure Renewal Details and Costs

• Continuing Education : All licensed Social Workers must complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years, including specific hours dedicated to ethics.
• LSW: $93.50
• LGSW: $167.75
• LISW: $223.25
• LICSW: $263.25​.

Fees for Specific Licenses

• Application Fee : $60 for all levels.
• CBC Fee : $33.25 for all levels.
• ASWB Bachelor Level: $230.
• ASWB Master Level: $230.
• ASWB Advanced Generalist: $260.
• ASWB Clinical Level: $260​.

These credentials ensure that Social Workers in Minnesota are well-qualified and adhere to rigorous professional standards. For further details and application forms, visit the Minnesota Board of Social Work’s official website .

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2) Minnesota Social Work Continuing Education Requirements

In Minnesota, Social Workers are required to complete continuing education (CE) to maintain their licensure. The requirements are designed to ensure Social Workers remain competent and up-to-date with current practices. Here are the details:

General Requirements

• Total Hours : 40 hours of continuing education every two years for all levels of licensure (LSW, LGSW, LISW, LICSW).
• Ethics : At least 2 of the 40 hours must be in Social Work ethics.
• Cultural Responsiveness : At least 4 of the 40 hours must focus on cultural responsiveness.
• Independent Study : Up to 20 hours can be completed through independent study courses approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB).

Additional Specific Requirements

• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSW) : Must include at least 12 hours of clinical content within the 40-hour requirement.
• Licensing Supervisors : Must complete 6 hours of supervision content as part of the 40-hour requirement.

Renewal Process

• Renewal Period : Licenses must be renewed every two years by the last day of the licensee’s birth month.
• Renewal Fees : Fees vary based on the type of license being renewed (LSW: $93.50, LGSW: $167.75, LISW: $223.25, LICSW: $263.25).

Approved Providers

The Minnesota Board of Social Work accepts courses from providers approved by the ASWB like Agents of Change Continuing Education . It’s essential to ensure that the courses taken are from approved providers to count towards the CE requirements.

By meeting these requirements, Social Workers in Minnesota can ensure they maintain their licensure and continue to provide high-quality, ethical, and culturally responsive services to their clients.

Agents of Change Continuing Education is a great way to meet Minnesota’s CE requirements and track your completed CEUs, with over 150 courses that meet these requirements!

Agents of Change, #1919, is approved as an ACE provider to offer Social Work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit.

3) FAQs – Minnesota Social Work Licensure Renewal and CEUs

Q: What are the continuing education requirements for maintaining a Social Work license in Minnesota?

A: In Minnesota, Social Workers are required to complete 40 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years. These hours must include:

• At least 2 hours in Social Work ethics.
• At least 4 hours in cultural responsiveness.
• For Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers (LICSW), at least 12 of the 40 hours must be in clinical content.
• Licensing supervisors must complete 6 hours in supervision content as part of the 40-hour requirement.
• Up to 20 hours can be completed through independent study from ASWB-approved providers.

Renewal must be done every two years by the last day of the licensee’s birth month. More details can be found on the Minnesota Board of Social Work’s official website ​.

Q: Can I complete my continuing education hours through online courses?

A: Yes, Minnesota allows Social Workers to complete up to 20 hours of their required 40 hours of continuing education through independent study, which includes online courses like Agents of Change Continuing Education .

These courses must be from providers approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). Always verify that the course provider is ASWB-approved to ensure the credits will be accepted for license renewal​.

Q: What happens if I fail to complete the required continuing education hours before my license renewal date?

A: If you do not complete the required 40 hours of continuing education before your license renewal date, you risk not being able to renew your Social Work license. This could lead to practicing without a valid license, which is against state regulations and could result in disciplinary action.

If you find yourself unable to complete the CE requirements on time, it is crucial to contact the Minnesota Board of Social Work as soon as possible to discuss potential options or extensions. Detailed information on renewal and CE requirements can be found on the Minnesota Board of Social Work’s website ​.

Resources for CE: Agents of Change Continuing Education offers over 150 courses that meet Minnesota’s   CE requirements. Regulatory boards have the final say on courses accepted for continuing education credit.

4) Conclusion

Navigating the licensure and continuing education requirements for Social Workers in Minnesota can initially seem daunting, but understanding the structured pathways and specific criteria helps simplify the process.

The state’s commitment to ensuring that Social Workers are well-prepared and ethically grounded is reflected in the detailed requirements for various licensure levels. From the foundational LSW to the advanced LICSW, each credential builds on a framework designed to enhance professional competence and ensure the well-being of the community.

The emphasis on continuing education, particularly in ethics and cultural responsiveness, underscores Minnesota’s dedication to maintaining high standards in Social Work practice. These requirements not only keep Social Workers updated with the latest in their field but also ensure that they are equipped to handle diverse and evolving challenges in their practice. The flexibility of completing a portion of these hours through independent study makes it more manageable for professionals to fulfill their obligations without compromising their work commitments.

Resources like Agents of Change Continuing Education provide accessible and varied learning opportunities for Social Workers to meet Continuing Education requirements. Learn more about Agents of Change Continuing Education.

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About the Instructor, Meagan Mitchell: Meagan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been providing Continuing Education for Social Workers for more than 10 years. From all of this experience helping others pass their exams, she created Agents of Change Continuing Education to help Social Workers stay up-to-date on the latest trends, research, and techniques.

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In the UMD Department of Social Work, we take great pride in ensuring that students learn the knowledge and skills needed to become competent and effective social workers that understand the importance of ethical practice and comply with licensing regulations. As an accredited program, we prepare you for licensure in every state/territory in the United States.   Most of our alumni work in Minnesota and Wisconsin, so we have provided more information on obtaining your license in these states. If you plan to practice in another state , it’s important for you to learn about the licensing requirements for that state.

+ Minnesota State Licensure

In Minnesota, the state legislature mandates that all persons with a social work degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited program must be licensed if engaged in practice, and document a minimum of 4000 hours of supervised practice. There are only a few employment settings currently considered exempt from this requirement. Link to the Minnesota Board of Social Work

To become licensed in Minnesota, individuals must first complete an application through the Minnesota Board of Social Work (BOSW). Second, the individual must be approved to take and pass the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) licensing exam for their degree status. This is a national exam. Applicants must also authorize the Board to complete a criminal background check. In 2020 the BSW program had a 100% pass rate. In comparison the total national pass rate was 61.2%

MN BOSW licensing Requirements  

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There are 4 levels of licensure, depending on the degree status:

• LSW:  Licensed Social Worker: requires a BSW Degree
• LGSW: Licensed Graduate Social Worker: requires either an MSW or DSW degree
• LISW: Licensed Independent Social Worker, passes LISW exam and has 100 hours of documented supervision and 4000 hours of practice
• LICSW: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker: passes LICSW exam and minimum requirements of documented supervision and practice. Please review the criteria for the LICSW status in more detail elsewhere on this site.

Applying to take the exam in Minnesota can be done online. In some cases, students may be eligible to take the exam prior to completing all degree requirements.

Additionally, it is important that all social workers understand that once they are licensed, they must continue to gain Continuing Education (CE) hours and renewal of the license occurs every two years.

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APPLY for a Temporary License : for persons who have passed the exam while a SW program in candidacy review, waiting for degree to be validated by the BOSW, licensure transfer from another state or similar circumstance.

Supervision Content Hours in UMD's MSW Program

Generalist Program supervision hours = 18 hours total

• 4 Hours - SW 8112 Organization and Community Practice I
• 3 Hours - SW 8801 Field I
• 8 Hours - SW 8331 Organization and Community Practice II
• 3 Hours - SW 8802 Field II

Advanced  Generalist Program Supervision Hours = 11 hours total

+ LICSW and Clinical Practice

The UMD Department of Social Work continues to educate and prepare MSW students to become clinical social workers. As a prominent educator in the region, we have over 20 years of experience in this area, with many alumni serving as leaders in clinical practice in Northern Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin.  Our Advanced Generalist Program effectively prepares clinicians through training students to not only work with individuals and families in clinical settings, but also with organizations, neighborhoods and communities that impact clients' lives.

We provide the academic course content required for students to qualify for the Minnesota "Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work" (LICSW) license. In Minnesota, anyone requesting to take the LICSW written examination must have:

• Successfully passed the LGSW exam,
• An MSW degree from an accredited program with coursework containing a minimum of at least 240 hours in five clinical content areas (e.g. diagnosis and assessment),
• Complete a total of 360 hours in six clinical content areas: up to 120 hours can be completed post MSW
• Complete 4000 hours of post-MSW supervised clinical supervision,
• And--as part of their Licensed Graduate Social Worker licensure--completed at least 40 hours of post-MSW continuing education training.

Students in our MSW Advanced  Generalist program interested in clinical practice often complete more than the minimum 240 hours of clinical content through coursework and field experience.  Some students complete their remaining 120 or fewer hours of clinical training through post-MSW community continuing education such as workshops, conferences and trainings.  Students in our  Generalist program typically complete all 360 hours of clinical content through the coursework.

UMD MSW Program forms for documenting clinical content hours:

• UMD MSW Clinical Certification of Clinical Hours Grid (Excel) : use this form for automatic calculations. Download the file, enter your information, save the file, and then send to Kaitlyn McCracken at [email protected] .

Persons who graduated before 2005 completed many courses that are not listed on the online clinical content grid. Please be advised that it is likely that most people who graduated prior to 2005 will not have sufficient clinical hours to satisfy the State of Minnesota standards to take the LICSW exam. Some former graduates have taken additional coursework to satisfy the clinical content requirements. Please contact the Director of Graduate Studies, Nomi Ostrander at [email protected] with any questions.

ACSWA , the American Clinical Social Work Association, the on-line home of the clinical social work profession, offers ACSWA student membership for $35 per year, which includes the cost of professional liability insurance for field placements. Sign up for an ACSWA membership .

UMD SW Department also arranges for annual training in conjunction with representatives from the MN Board of Social Work for upcoming graduates.

+ Wisconsin State Licensure

The State of Wisconsin has a joint board that monitors Marriage and Family, Professional Counseling and Social Work. There are 4 different levels for persons with a Social Work Degree that are designated as Certified Social Work. Persons are expected to graduate from a CSWE accredited social work program to be eligible for this status.

Wisconsin licensing also requires passing an open-book exam on state statutes related to social work. Continuing Education (CE) hours are also expected for certified social worker, with renewals every two years. Applicants at each level pay fees for the application, the exam and certification fee; and are required to report prior or pending convictions.

CSW: Certified Social Worker: Bachelor’s level degree, passes the ASWB exam

CAPSW: Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker: Master degree, passes the appropriate ASWB exam

CISW: Certified Independent Social Worker: completed additional supervised masters level practice requirements

LCSW: Licensed Clinical Social Worker: Masters degree; advanced training with focus on psychotherapy and must pass the ASWB clinical exam

The LCSW requires education with a clinical concentration and a clinical internship, along with specific coursework that includes mental health practice, and two other clinical courses; as well as passing the ASWB clinical exam. If a clinical internship was not completed, an applicant may be required to complete additional supervised hours.

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A social work training certificate is available for persons who have a degree other than social work. This training certificate is also renewable every 2 years. Persons have to demonstrate acquired similar knowledge.

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Complete both the "Essentials of Supervision" training (15 CEUs) and "Advanced Supervision" training (15 CEUs) to earn the 30 hours of supervision training needed to be a licensure supervisor in Minnesota. Trainings do not need to be completed in the same series to be eligible for this credential.

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The Supervisor Certification Series is made up of two trainings (15 CEUs each): “Essentials of Supervision” and “Advanced Supervision”. Complete the full series to get the 30 hours of supervision training needed to provide social work licensure supervision in Minnesota – AND become a NASW-MN Certified Supervisor!*

Yes, this is for ALL social work supervisors! 

• Supervising in an organization or providing outside licensure supervision
• Supervising interns, new or seasoned staff, front-line service providers, or leaders
• In a clinical or macro setting, or somewhere in between
• About to start supervising for the first time, moving into a leadership role, or want to add to your supervision toolkit

…you’re sure to learn new skills that will enhance your practice now and into the future!

Built by social workers, for social workers!

Building on the success of our first certification series, this year we feature tons of fresh content and fresh perspectives, created and facilitated by skilled social workers with decades of supervision experience. 

About the trainings

Each training ("Essentials of Supervision" and "Advanced Supervision") is worth 15 CEUs. The full series is 30 CEUs.

**Please note that you can only complete half of the 30 hour supervision training requirement via independent study per the MN BOSW. 

Essentials of Supervision (15 CEUs)

Includes 4 ethics OR 4 clinical in social work values; and 2 cultural responsiveness.

This training will help you understand your values and strengths as a supervisor and leader. It will cover the following:

• Personal style and brand 
• Management vs. coaching vs. leadership 
• Theories, models, roles, and types of supervision 
• Tracking tools, Minnesota statutes, and logistics of supervision 
• Boundaries, self-care, and ethics 
• Dual relationships, personal boundaries, and social media 
• Rural vs. urban distinctions 
• Unpacking ethical dilemmas 
• Ethics of self-care for both supervisor and supervisee 
• Skill-Building 
• Supervising toward racial and social justice 
• Feedback, accountability, and confrontation 
• Tools and techniques for engaging supervisees

Advanced Supervision (15 CEUs)

Includes 2 ethics OR 2 clinical in social work values; and 2 cultural responsiveness.

This training will get you dig deeper into the most pressing issues in our profession and learn how to effectively supervise toward what's ahead. It will cover the following:

• Inclusive leadership 
• Critical conversations regarding race, oppression, and white fragility
• Supervising across difference 
• Supporting equity in organizations 
• Organizational dynamics 
• Context, structure, and lifecycles of organizations 
• Organizational trauma 
• Supporting change in our systems 
• Supervising non-social workers, middle managers, and leaders 
• Effective performance reviews 
• Leading trauma-effective organizations 
• Trauma-effective supervision 
• Organizational assessment tools

About the Instructor

Dr. Karen E. Goodenough, PhD, MSW, LGSW, has been Executive Director of the National Association of Social Workers - Minnesota Chapter since 2018. She received her BSW from St. Olaf College, MSW from Augsburg University, and PhD in social work from the University of Minnesota. Previously, Dr. KG worked in direct practice, non-profit program management, and has been a consultant in evaluation, data utilization, and strategic planning. She has also served as adjunct faculty in numerous BSW and MSW programs throughout Minnesota. Dr. KG is a skilled supervisor, trainer, and macro practitioner. She has supervised, coached, and trained interns, volunteers, contractors, board members, and staff from various professional backgrounds, and has provided hundreds of hours of training in such areas as supervision, ethics, policy advocacy, leadership, budgeting, evaluation, and research. Dr. KG is passionate about using data and best practices to build a purposeful future, and is currently focusing her research efforts on social work licensure.

*Social workers need 30 hours of training in supervision content to begin providing licensure supervision in Minnesota; certification is not required. Visit the MN Board of Social Work's website for more details.

Pricing (for each 3-day training)

NASW Student/Retired Member - $150

NASW Member - $175

Not-Yet-Member - $250

Minnesota Continuing Education (CE) Requirements

Work as a Mental Health Professional can be challenging, so decoding all the CE information shouldn’t be an added stressor.

As part of our mission to make Mental Health Professionals work a bit easier, we’ve checked your state board’s CE info for you! Here are the essentials that will help you find Continuing Education for MN Psychologists, MN Social Workers, MN Marriage and Family Therapists, MN Counselors, and MN Addiction Counselors.

CEs for Minnesota Mental Health Professionals

Click on the links below to view the CE/CEU requirements for each Profession. Please note: Unless otherwise stated, CE hours for Asynchronous and Required Topics are INCLUDED in the total CE hours required.

• Minnesota Psychologists CE requirements
• Minnesota Social Workers CE requirements
• Minnesota Marriage and Family Therapists CE requirements
• Minnesota Professional Counselors CE requirements
• Minnesota Alcohol and Drug Counselors CE requirements

MN Psychologists

Psychologists (MN)

Board website: Minnesota Board of Psychology

MN Psychologist CE Requirements

Approved CE Providers

* “ Automatic Approval: Any activity approved for continuing education credit by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB), or other national professional organization as determined by the board, is automatically approved for continuing education credit without further application by the sponsor or licensee… ” – Automatic Approval Section of MN Board of Psychology website

MN Social Workers

Social Workers (MN)

LSW, LGSW, LISW, LICSW

Board website: Minnesota Board of Social Work Practice

MN Social Work CE Requirements

* “A continuing education activity automatically meets the requirements of this section if the licensee completes it through: (1) a board-approved continuing education provider; (2) a continuing education provider or program approved by the Association of Social Work Boards or a similar examination body that the board has designated; or (3) a continuing education program approved by the National Association of Social Workers. (c) The board does not require providers and programs to be preapproved, but the continuing education activity must meet the requirements specified in this section…” – 148E.130 Subd. 9.(b) of Minnesota Statutes for Social Workers

MN Marriage & Family Therapists

Marriage & Family Therapists (MN)

Board website: Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy

MN Marriage and Family Therapist CE Requirements

* “Courses; board approval required. Continuing education activities must be approved by the board…Sources of credit…A. programs specifically listed in subpart 6 item C. [‘structured educational programs with an instructor as a part of conventions, workshops, seminars, lectures, interactive media, and graduate and postgraduate courses from regionally accredited institutions. All course work must include the areas described in item D; and (2) home study courses related to marriage and family therapy as described in item D. Programs must have an independently graded test component…’]” – 5300.0320 Subp.6 and Subp.9.A. Administrative Rules for MFTs .

MN Counselors

Counselors (MN)

Board website: Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy

MN Professional Counselor Requirements

* “ …at the time of renewal, each licensee shall provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the licensee has completed during each two-year period at least the equivalent of 40 clock hours of professional postdegree continuing education in programs approved by the board… ” – 148B.54 Minnesota Statutes for Professional Counselors . “ AUTOMATIC APPROVAL. Any activity approved for continuing education credit for professional counselors by the American Counseling Association (ACA), Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP), American Association of State Counseling Boards (AASCB), the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), or other national organization as determined by the board, shall automatically be approved for continuing education credit without further application by the sponsor or licensee… ” 2150.2570 Minnesota Rules for Professional Counselors

MN Addiction Counselors

Alcohol and Drug C ounselors (MN)

Board website: Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy – LADCs

MN Alcohol and Drug Counselors CE Requirements

* “ Standards for approval. In order to obtain clock hour credit for a continuing education activity, the activity must: (1) constitute an organized program of learning; (2) reasonably be expected to advance the knowledge and skills of the alcohol and drug counselor; (3) pertain to subjects that directly relate to the practice of alcohol and drug counseling; (4) be conducted by individuals who have education, training, and experience and are knowledgeable about the subject matter; and (5) be presented by a sponsor who has a system to verify participation and maintains attendance records for three years, unless the sponsor provides dated evidence to each participant with the number of clock hours awarded. Qualifying activities: Clock hours may be earned through the following: (1) Attendance at educational programs of annual conferences, lectures, panel discussions, workshops, in-service training, seminars, and symposia;…(3) Successful completion of home study or online courses offered by an accredited school or education program and that require a licensee to demonstrate knowledge following completion of the course;… ” – 148F.075 Subd.3. and Subd.4. Minnesota Statutes for LADCs

* Please note: This information is offered as a resource only. This information is provided as a courtesy and recommend you double check your state licensing board or accrediting organization for the latest regulations and specific requirements of your state when considering programs for Continuing Education credit. All licensed Professionals are solely responsible for understanding their licensing board’s requirements for continuing education training courses.  If you don’t know what these requirements are, you can find out by contacting your board.

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Minnesota Social Work Continuing Education

Welcome minnesota social workers.

Free State Social Work is approved as a continuing education provider by the  Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education Program  (provider #1235) and the  National Board for Certified Counselors  (provider #6605).  We are also approved by the  Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board  (provider 10-001) and the  Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling  (CE Provider # 50-13565).

Does the Minnesota Board accept courses from ASWB-approved continuing education providers?

How many hours can i earn with on-line ce courses.

Up to half (50%) of the 40 total hours may be completed through independent learning.

How Can I Get Started?

All of our courses are $5.99 per credit hour.  We also offer an unlimited package. One year of unlimited courses is $74.99 and two years of unlimited courses are $124.99 .   Click here for more information about how to get started  or you can  browse our complete course catalog .

Where Can I Review Minnesota Social Work Continuing Education Requirements?

You can review Minnesota social work continuing education requirements at: https://mn.gov/boards/social-work/licensees/ce.jsp .

You can also contact the board at: State of Minnesota Board of Social Work 2829 University Avenue SE, Ste 340 Minneapolis, MN 55414-3239 612-617-2100 888-234-1320

Please remember that we have done our best to research your state’s licensing guidelines. Licensing regulations can change frequently including guidelines about how many hours you can earn on-line. Most jurisdictions require a certain number of hours in ethics and other areas of practice. The final authority for approving any continuing education activity rests with your state board. Even those states that endorse the ACE program may have exceptions in terms of the courses that they will accept. It is ultimately your responsibility to understand the licensing regulations in your state.

Does Free State Social Work offer Minnesota Social Work CEUs? Trainings? Contact Hours? Credit Hours?

Different jurisdictions have different definitions.  For some jurisdictions, the term CEU consists of ten credit hours.  At Free State Social Work, we offer continuing education credit hours and we estimate that each credit hour will require one hour of reading.

At Free State Social Work, we offer great online continuing education for social workers, counselors, and therapists.

All of our courses are $5.99 per credit hour. Please browse our complete course catalog or use the category links below.

We also offer an unlimited package! One year of unlimited courses is $74.99 and two years are $124.99. Our unlimited packages do not require you to agree to an ongoing subscription or automatic renewals. Click here for more details about our unlimited packages .

If you would like to sample one of our courses, you can try a free course here .

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Minnesota Board of Social Work

Social work requirements.

Documentation of 40 hours of approved continuing education every 2 years including 2 hours in ethics and 4 hours in cultural responsiveness.

LICSW licensees must document 12 of the 40 continuing education hours in clinical content.

Licensing supervisors must document 6 of the 40 continuing education hours in the practice of supervision.

ASWB approved continuing education trainings can be used to satisfy the Minnesota Board of Social Work continuing education requirements.

A maximum of 50% of the required 40 hours of continuing education may be completed through ASWB approved distance-learning trainings.

Social Work Courses

Addressing the Specific Needs of Women in Substance Abuse Treatment (SW)

This course focuses on the unique issues and best practice philosophies for addressing the specific needs of women in substance abuse treatment.

Topics covered include:

• Special issues and unique needs of women in substance abuse treatment
• Women’s biopsychosocial uniqueness
• Principles of gender responsive treatment
• Patterns and prevalence of alcohol/substance use among women
• Physiological effects of alcohol, drugs and tobacco on women
• Pregnancy and birth outcomes
• Screening and assessment issues
• Barriers to treatment
• Recovery management and special populations

15 Hours – $155

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Cultural Competence in Substance Abuse Treatment (SW)

Domestic violence and substance abuse treatment (sw), trauma-informed care in substance abuse treatment (sw), addressing the specific needs of adolescents in substance abuse treatment (sw), substance abuse treatment for persons with co-occurring disorders (sw).

This course focuses on the unique issues of substance abuse among individuals with co-occurring psychiatric disorders and best-practice philosophies for treating clients with co-occurring disorders.

• Guiding principles for treating clients with co-occurring disorders
• Assessment and diagnostic criteria
• Psychopharmacology and psychotherapeutic medications
• Treatment settings and models
• Strategies and techniques for working with co-occurring disorder populations
• Dual recovery and mutual self-help support programs
• Workforce development and staff support
• Special populations

Substance Abuse Among Older Adults (SW)

Group therapy in substance abuse treatment (sw).

This course offers a conceptual framework for working with diverse cultural groups in a substance abuse treatment setting.

• General principles for delivering culturally competent treatment services
• Health and social consequences of drug use
• Help seeking behaviors
• Access to care issues and barriers to treatment
• Core competences and skills
• Adapting treatment approaches to clients from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Drug cultures and the culture of recovery
• Culturally responsive assessment and treatment planning

12 Hours – $145

Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Abuse Treatment (SW)

Integrating family therapy into substance abuse treatment (sw), addressing suicidal thoughts and behaviors in substance abuse treatment (sw).

This course focuses on the integration of family therapy models and family therapy practices into substance abuse treatment.

• Family systems theory
• Primary models of family therapy
• Impact of alcoholism and substance abuse on families
• Differences between family therapy and substance abuse treatment approaches
• Family assessment issues
• Integration of family therapy practices into substance abuse treatment
• Cultural considerations
• Family therapy skills and competencies

This course focuses on evidence-based practices for working with individuals who have been exposed to acute and chronic traumas in substance abuse treatment settings.

• Rationale for trauma-informed care
• Trauma-informed intervention and treatment principles
• Types of trauma
• Common experiences and responses to trauma
• Trauma-related symptoms and disorders
• Screening and assessment issues and instruments
• Trauma-informed prevention and treatment objectives
• Clinical issues and counselor self-care
• Treatment strategies and interventions

This course focuses on group treatment approaches with substance abusing clients.

• Advantages of group treatment for substance abusing populations
• Group models commonly used in substance abuse treatment
• Criteria for placement in groups
• Assessing readiness for group
• Group development and phase-specific tasks
• Managing common problems in groups
• Group therapy strategies and techniques
• Group leadership competencies and skills

10 Hours – $135

Managing Anger and Depression in Substance Abuse Treatment (SW)

This course focuses on the principles and techniques of motivational interviewing and the application of motivational enhancement approaches to substance abuse treatment.

• Transtheoretical stages of change
• Principles of motivational interviewing
• Adapting motivational strategies and interventions to client stage of change
• Building readiness and commitment to change
• Engaging and retaining clients in treatment
• Motivational enhancements with coerced clients
• Measuring components of client motivation
• Integration of motivational approaches to diverse treatment populations and settings

This course focuses on best-practice philosophies for managing anger and depression in substance abuse treatment settings.

• Nature of anger and depressive symptoms
• Relationship between anger and depression and substance use disorders
• Impact of anger and depression on treatment participation and treatment outcomes
• Screening and assessment
• Techniques to manage anger and depression in substance abuse treatment settings
• Transference and countertransference
• Behavioral, cognitive and emotionally focused intervention strategies

This course focuses on the unique issues of substance abuse among older adults and best-practice philosophies for treating older alcohol and or other substance abusing clients.

• Scope of the problem
• Vulnerabilities and risk factors
• Use and abuse of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications
• Screening and assessment,
• Referral and treatment issues
• Measurement of multidimensional outcomes for older adults
• Legal and ethical considerations

This course offers substance abuse counselors a four-step process for addressing suicidal thoughts and behaviors in substance abuse treatment.

• Link between substance abuse and suicidality
• Risk and protective factors
• Demographic correlates
• Suicide assessment
• Techniques and procedures for addressing suicidal thoughts and behaviors
• Warning signs and safety plans
• Counselor skills and competencies
• Documentation and confidentiality issues

6 Hours – $125

This course focuses on the unique issues and best practice philosophies for addressing the specific needs of adolescents in substance abuse treatment.

• Special issues and unique needs of adolescents in substance abuse treatment
• Patterns and prevalence of alcohol and substance use among adolescents
• Consequences of adolescent drug use
• Brain development and adolescent drug use
• Tailoring treatment to adolescents needs
• Addiction medication issues
• Legal issues and considerations

6 Hours – $125

This course focuses on the interplay between domestic violence and substance abuse and best-practice philosophies for working with domestic violence survivors and batterers in substance abuse treatment settings.

• Connection between substance abuse and domestic violence
• Crisis intervention and treatment planning for the survivor client
• Characteristics and profiles of batterers
• Emotional and behavioral effects of violence on children
• Treatment issues and considerations

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MEMBERS ONLY! Ethics seminars are 2 hours long and take place 3-4 times a year virtually. Group participation is highly encouraged in this process. They are a wonderful opportunity to discuss ethical dilemmas with your colleagues and to meet the two-hour requirement for social work licensure. Look for emails on the Listserv, as well as the calendar of events, about when future seminars will be held.

Next Seminar: October 3, 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM, 2 CEUs.

Fee: Free for MSCSW members. Email [email protected] for the Zoom link.

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Those considering private practice as well as those already in private practice can benefit from sharing in discussions about the “nuts and bolts” of creating and maintaining a psychotherapy business. The group is facilitated by a seasoned private practitioner and there is no cost. Any MSCSW member is invited to come.

Next Meeting: TBD

Location:  Meetings are virtual until further notice. For more information, contact Beth Matthews at 763-489-8430 or by email .

RSVP with Beth to get the Zoom link. This group is for MSCSW members only and is free.

MSCSW offers monthly, 2-hour webinars facilitated by experts in the field.

Visit the events page for upcoming offerings.

Value, camaraderie and fun! Study Groups promote ongoing social work education, collaboration, peer leadership and the exploration of a wide range of clinical interests.

A Study Group can be a valuable resource for Society members, since no fee is charged for participation and members themselves can establish the size, time, place, frequency, content and learning objectives of the group.

Groups are usually led by peers, though they may be leader-led. Group discussion may utilize resources such as books, articles, films, case examples, or even call upon relevant outside expertise.

Each Study Group should select a coordinator to record attendance and document educational content for each session.

For MSCSW members only and are free.

CURRENT STUDY GROUPS

• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Study Group

Study Groups seeking CEUs must record the following:

• The learning objectives of the Study Group.
• Educational content of the Study Group including a bibliography.
• A list of participants and a list of their attendance at each meeting.

HOW TO START A STUDY GROUP

• Identify a subject you would like to study that contains social work content.
• Find two, three, four or more members to meet with you.
• Identify a place and time to meet.
• Obtain the study group paperwork from Membership Services Member and Newsletter Coordinator, [email protected] or 612-374-2618.
• Meet and brainstorm your goals, readings, etc.
• Identify a coordinator to record meetings.
• At various intervals, send a record of meeting times to the MSCSW President to ensure recording of meetings for CEUs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are events approved by the mn board of social work.

Our programs are not pre-approved, and this is not necessary for CEUs.

From the board website, “CE providers and programs accepted are not required to be pre-approved by the Board but must meet all CE requirements in the Board’s Practice Act.” The website further details these requirements. 

Will the webinar be recorded to view at a later date?

Yes, the webinar will be recorded and made available within 48 hours of the live webinar

How do I receive my CEUs?

To receive your CEUs, sign into your account on our education website . This is a separate account from your membership account. Once you sign in you will see the survey. After you answer the questions click “Complete and continue” and your CEU certificate will be released.

Is there a phone-in option to participate in the webinar?

This is an interactive training and must be attended via full Zoom platform. Participants have to be able to ask questions live for the event to count as in-person credits. We are using the text/chat feature in the webinar for participation and that is not possible via phone only.  If you are logged into the webinar and using your phone for the audio portion (but can see slides and type in questions) that would work. So, a phone only option is not available. 

Will there be a post test?

We are not currently requiring a post test following our educational events.

I have more questions.

For other education questions, please contact our Event Coordinator Anna Leppicello.

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