If you practice clinical social work in Nebraska, DHHS requires 32 hours of continuing education every two-year renewal period, including at least 4 hours of ethics. Independent practitioners (LIMHP) must also complete 6 hours in diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders. Below is the full breakdown of what you need, what counts, and when it is due.
32 hours / 2 years
Thirty-two CE hours each biennial renewal period.
Ethics (4 hours)
At least four hours of ethics each period.
Diagnosis & treatment (6)
LIMHPs need 6 hours in diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders.
Mental health relevant
Hours must relate to mental health practice and be from approved providers.
How many CE hours Nebraska clinical social workers need
Nebraska requires 32 continuing education hours every two years related to mental health practice, from DHHS-approved or recognized providers.
Mandated subject requirements
- Ethics: at least 4 hours each period.
- Diagnosis & treatment: 6 hours for LIMHPs each period.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Nebraska licenses renew on a two-year cycle. Complete and document your 32 hours during the 24 months before renewal.
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View pricingNebraska Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) CME at a glance
- Professional Ethics4 hrs
At least 4 hours of continuing education in ethics each renewal period.
- Diagnosis & Treatment of Major Mental Disorders (LIMHP)6 hrs
Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioners must complete at least 6 hours relating to diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders each renewal period.
Always confirm with your licensing board
Nebraska DHHS requires 32 hours of continuing education each two-year renewal period for clinical social workers, including at least 4 hours of ethics. Clinical social work practice in Nebraska is credentialed through the CMSW plus a mental health practitioner license (LMHP/LIMHP); those independent practitioners must also complete 6 hours in diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders each period.
Continuing education rules change. Confirm current requirements with Nebraska DHHS before relying on these figures.
Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services — Licensure Unit. 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.
Nebraska LCSW CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours do Nebraska clinical social workers need?
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32 continuing education hours every two years.
Is ethics CE required in Nebraska?
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Yes — at least 4 hours of ethics each renewal period.
What must independent practitioners complete in Nebraska?
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LIMHPs must complete at least 6 hours in diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders each period.
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