If you hold a Maine LCSW license, the State Board of Social Worker Licensure requires 25 hours of continuing education every two-year renewal cycle, including 4 hours of ethics. There is also a one-time 12-hour family or intimate partner violence requirement. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
25 hours / 2 years
Twenty-five CE contact hours each biennial renewal cycle.
Ethics (4 hours)
At least four hours must be in social work ethics.
Family violence (one-time 12)
A one-time 12-hour family or intimate partner violence course.
10 self-study
Up to ten hours may be earned through self-study.
How many CE hours Maine clinical social workers need
Maine requires 25 continuing education hours every two years; up to 10 may be self-study. The Board does not pre-approve providers.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: at least 4 of the 25 hours.
- Family / intimate partner violence: one-time 12 hours.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Maine social work licenses renew on a two-year cycle. Complete and document your 25 hours before your renewal deadline.
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View pricingMaine Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) CME at a glance
- Social Work Ethics4 hrs
At least 4 of the 25 contact hours must be earned in social work ethics each cycle.
- Family / Intimate Partner Violence12 hrs · one time
A one-time requirement of 12 hours in family or intimate partner violence, required for all license levels.
Always confirm with your licensing board
The Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure requires 25 hours of continuing education each two-year cycle for LCSWs, including 4 hours of ethics. Up to 10 hours may be self-study. The Board does not pre-approve providers; licensees determine applicability.
Continuing education rules change. Confirm current requirements with the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure before relying on these figures.
Source: Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Licensed in more than one state?
Social Work Licensure Compact: enacted but not yet active. Enacted by states and a commission is forming, but NOT yet issuing privileges — LCSWs license state-by-state today.
Each state license carries its own CME requirement and renewal date — if you hold more than one, you need a plan for each.
Maine LCSW CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Maine clinical social workers need?
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25 continuing education hours every two years.
Is ethics CE required in Maine?
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Yes — at least 4 of the 25 hours must be in social work ethics.
Does Maine require family violence training?
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Yes — a one-time 12-hour course in family or intimate partner violence for all license levels.
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