Montana's professional-counselor license is the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), regulated by the Board of Behavioral Health. The Board requires 20 continuing education hours every year, including at least 2 hours related to suicide prevention. Licenses expire annually on December 31, and up to 20 excess hours may be carried forward. Below is the full breakdown of what you need and when it is due.
20 hours / year
Twenty CE hours each annual renewal cycle.
2 suicide prevention
At least 2 hours related to suicide prevention.
Carry-over allowed
Up to 20 excess hours may be carried forward.
Renews December 31
Licenses expire annually on December 31.
How many CE hours Montana LCPCs need
Montana requires 20 CE hours every year, with up to 20 excess hours carried forward.
Mandated subject requirements
- Suicide prevention: at least 2 hours each year.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Montana LCPC licenses expire annually on December 31.
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- Suicide Prevention2 hrs
At least 2 of the 20 annual hours must relate to suicide prevention.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Montana's professional-counselor license is the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), regulated by the Board of Behavioral Health. Licenses expire annually on December 31. Up to 20 excess hours may be carried forward to the next year.
CE requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Montana Board of Behavioral Health before relying on these figures.
Source: Montana Board of Behavioral Health. 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?
Counseling Compact: active. Operational; participating states issue the counseling privilege to practice across member states.
Each state license carries its own CME requirement and renewal date — if you hold more than one, you need a plan for each.
Montana LCPC CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Montana LCPCs need?
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20 CE hours every year.
Is suicide prevention training required in Montana?
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Yes — at least 2 of the 20 annual hours must relate to suicide prevention.
Can Montana LCPCs carry over CE hours?
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Yes — up to 20 excess hours may be carried forward to the next year.
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