CEU Schedule

Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training (3-hour, Full Version)

Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern Time

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This CE training meets the updated NYS standards for identifying and reporting suspected child maltreatment, using a framework grounded in research and real case examples to guide the decision to report.

NOTE: Completion required by November 17, 2026 to meet the updated NYSED Mandated Reporter training requirement.

New: Full live version added to meet the NYSED Mandated Reporter requirement. Previously available as self-study only.

Artificial Intelligence (AI): A Threat to Therapy or Powerful Problem-Solver?

Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

NASWNY Chapter / 10/15/2026 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 0 2457

This CE session gives social workers an introductory understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health practice — how it's currently being used, the ethical and legal risks it raises, and a framework for evaluating AI at both a practical and policy level. Part 1 of a 2-part series with Dr. Kathryn Krase.

NOTE: Part 1 of a 2-Part Series on AI with Dr. Krase (October & November). Each session is a stand-alone offering.

Engagement through Resistance: Applying Core Social Work Tools with Mandated, Resistant, and High-Risk Clients

Friday, October 23, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

NASWNY Chapter / 10/23/2026 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM 0 2319

This 4-hour CE session provides social workers with essential groundwork to strengthen engagement with mandated, resistant, and justice-involved clients. Grounded in Motivational Interviewing, therapeutic alliance building, and the Stages of Change, this course offers practical strategies to navigate defensiveness, address professional bias, and foster trust and accountability through a trauma-informed, culturally responsive lens.

CE Program recruited and planned by NASW-NY CE Taskforce, Macro Subgroup.

Beyond Traditional Therapy: Training Social Workers in the Benefits of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern Time

NASWNY Chapter / 11/4/2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 0 460

This 1-hour CE session explores Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and the social worker's role in ethical, trauma-informed integration alongside ketamine treatment, with particular focus on personal healing and post-traumatic growth for BIPOC practitioners.

Part 3 of 3 in the Ketamine series with Erica Sandoval. Each session may be registered for individually.

ADHD and Bipolar Disorder

Monday, November 9, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time

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This 1-hour CE session examines the clinical overlap between ADHD and bipolar disorder, covering differential diagnosis, suicide risk assessment, and evidence-based interventions (CBT, DBT, mindfulness) across the lifespan.

Lunch & Learn — 1 hour, 12:00–1:00 PM Eastern.

Welcome to the 21st Century: Ethical Integration of AI Technologies into Professional Mental Health Practice

Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern Time

NASWNY Chapter / 11/12/2026 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 0 518

This 3-hour CE session (Part 2 of 2) explores AI tools for mental health practice — administrative support, record management, diagnostics, and treatment — with a focus on the ethical implications of AI integration.

Part 2 of 2 — AI series with Dr. Krase. Each session may be registered for individually.

What Happens in Therapy, Stays in Therapy. Unless... Exploring the Ethics of Confidentiality

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time

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This 3-hour CE session explores the ethical and legal limits of client confidentiality, giving practitioners a framework for handling disclosure, risk, and breach decisions.

Satisfies NYS Professional Boundaries requirement (effective April 2023) — also usable for other states' ethics/boundaries CE.

Whose Motivation Is it Anyway? Using Motivational Interviewing to Guide, Not Control

Thursday, November 19, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern Time

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This 4-hour CE session builds skills in Motivational Interviewing — guiding rather than directing clients through resistance, change talk, and readiness for change, with practical tools for reflective listening and collaborative action planning.

VMHTI CE: LGBTQIA+ Military and Veteran Experiences

Friday, November 20, 2026 | 12:30PM - 2:30PM ET

NASWNY Chapter / 11/20/2026 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM 0 626

This free 2-hour live panel covers LGBTQ+ military and veteran experiences, including terminology, history, policy, mental health trends, and ways to be an ally, with practical language and support skills for clinicians.

Technology in Social Work: Strengths and Challenges of Leveraging Technology in Various Social Work Settings

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Eastern Time

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This 2-hour CE session explores how technology is used across social work practice settings, guided by the NASW Standards for Technology in Social Work Practice. It weighs strengths in administration, record keeping, and treatment against concerns about information security, reliability, and accessibility, and looks ahead to emerging technologies.

In collaboration withNASW-NY Western Division

Recruited and planned byNASW-NY CE Taskforce, Micro Subgroup

What Not to Say: Navigating Holiday Grief in Clinical Practice

Thursday, December 3, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time

NASWNY Chapter / 12/3/2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 0 146

This 3-hour CE session builds a foundation for supporting clients through death and non-death loss, with a focus on navigating the holidays. It covers grief reactions, complications from the COVID-19 pandemic, and when grief becomes a DSM-5-TR diagnosis, plus practical tools you can use in session.

The Challenging Ethics of Mental Health Supervision

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern Time

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This 3-hour CE session explores the unique ethical considerations of mental health supervisors, with special attention to how the supervisory role complicates boundaries. It is designed to meet the NYS requirement for 3 hours of training on maintaining appropriate professional boundaries (effective April 2023).

Continuing Education & Licensing FAQ

Find answers regarding NYSED accreditation, member benefits, student access, and required contact hours.

How do I register for a CE webinar?

Registering for a NASW-NY continuing education webinar takes just a few minutes. Follow these steps:

Find your course. Browse the CE Schedule above and select the workshop or webinar you want to attend.
Log in or create a free account. Members log in with their NASW-NY credentials; non-members can register for a free account to sign up for open-to-all programs.
Complete registration and payment (if applicable). Member-exclusive and VMHTI programs are free; other programs may carry a registration fee, due at checkout.
Check your email for confirmation. You'll receive a confirmation email with the webinar link and calendar invite.
Attend the live session or access the self-study course. Live webinars count the same as in-person programs under NYSED requirements.
Receive your CE certificate. After attendance and any required evaluation are verified, your certificate will be available to you in InReach.

Watch: How to Register for a CE Webinar → (opens in a new tab)

How do I get my CE certificate for a live webinar?

Certificates for live webinars are issued after your attendance is confirmed. Here is what has to happen:

Attend for the minimum required time. You must be present for the required portion of the session.
Complete the evaluation. Submit the course evaluation after the session.
Attendance is confirmed. NASW-NY verifies your attendance.
Get your certificate. Once confirmed, your certificate will be available to you in InReach.

Self-study courses work differently. Certificates are generated as soon as you finish the course and evaluation.

Is NASW-NY an officially approved provider of CE credits in New York?

Yes. The National Association of Social Workers - New York Chapter (NASW-NY) is recognized by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for LMSWs, LCSWs, LMFTs, LMHCs, and Licensed Psychologists.

What learning formats are available for CE credits?

NASW-NY offers flexible learning formats to fit your schedule:

Live Virtual Webinars: Interactive sessions that count the same as live, in-person training under NYSED requirements. Earn CEs and complete requirements from anywhere.
Self-Study (On-Demand) Courses: Complete state-approved continuing education at your own pace, anytime.

Explore On-Demand Self-Study CE Courses → (opens in a new tab)

What are the NYS continuing education requirements for social work license renewal?

Licensed Social Workers in New York State are required by NYSED to complete 36 hours of continuing education during each 3-year registration triennium. Effective April 2023, at least 3 contact hours must specifically address maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

Which upcoming courses satisfy the NYS Professional Boundaries requirement?

NASW-NY regularly schedules 3-contact-hour boundary workshops led by industry leaders like Dr. Kathryn Krase. Upcoming programs include:

What Happens in Therapy, Stays in Therapy. Unless... Exploring the Ethics of Confidentiality - November 17, 2026 (1:00-4:00 p.m. ET)
The Challenging Ethics of Mental Health Supervision - December 8, 2026 (10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. ET)

Check the CE Schedule above for newly added boundary workshops.

What free CE programs are available to NASW-NY members?

NASW-NY members receive 12 free CEs per year through Member-Exclusive Free CE programs. They run on a rotating schedule tied to awareness observances, such as Social Work Month (March), Autism Awareness Month (April), Pride Month (June), and World Suicide Prevention Day (September). Registration opens approximately two months before each program.

Browse the CE Schedule above for current dates and topics.

Are there free NASW-NY programs for social work students?

Yes. Registration is always free for student members. These programs are for professional development only. They do not carry NYSED continuing education contact hours.

Cost: Free for student members.
Credit: None. Professional development only.
Not a member yet? Join NASW to get access.

Join NASW as a Student Member → (opens in a new tab)

What Veteran Mental Health Training Initiative (VMHTI) programs are offered in 2026?

The Veteran Mental Health Training Initiative (VMHTI) offers close to 20 free CEs in 2026, open to both members and non-members.

March: Equine Therapy and Veteran Support (downstate and upstate sessions), live virtual, 2 CEs each
April: NY State Dwyer Coalition's Veteran Suicide Intervention Conference, in person at Fordham University, Lincoln Center, 4 CEs
August: Annual VMHTI Conference, live virtual, up to 10 CEs
Winter: one live virtual session between September and December 2026 (details TBD)

Do I need updated Mandated Reporter Training in New York?

Yes, if you're a mandated reporter in New York State, recent law changes require you to complete updated training, even if you've taken Mandated Reporter Training before.

Chapter 25 of the Laws of 2024 added training on identifying abuse or maltreatment in children with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Anyone who completed training between 11/1/2022 and 8/31/2025 must complete the updated curriculum by November 17, 2026. A short 15-minute addendum is available through most approved providers for those who only need to cover this update.
Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2021 added training on implicit bias, adverse childhood experiences, and recognizing signs of abuse in virtual interactions, with a completion deadline of April 1, 2025.

NASW-NY offers self-study options to meet these requirements, open to everyone:

Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training (opens in a new tab): full training for those who need the complete course.
Meeting the Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training Requirement (An Addendum to Previous Training) (opens in a new tab): the short addendum for those who already completed training between 11/1/2022 and 8/31/2025.

New: NASW-NY has also added one live, full 3-hour version on Thursday, October 29, 2026, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. ET. Previously the full training was available as self-study only. Find it on the CE Schedule above.

How many free CEs do NASW-NY members receive?

NASW-NY members receive up to 12 free CE credits per year (36 total credits across a 3-year renewal cycle). In addition, members gain free or discounted access to specialty initiatives like the Veteran Mental Health Training Initiative (VMHTI), which offers about 20 additional free CE hours annually.

Are these CE credits accepted outside of New York State?

Most state licensing boards recognize NYSED-approved continuing education courses, particularly for ethics and professional boundary requirements. However, practitioners licensed outside NY should verify specific reciprocity guidelines with their local state board.

Who do I contact if I have trouble with InReach or my NASW login?

Contact the team that handles your issue:

Technical Support (InReach): Email Technical Support (opens in a new tab) | (877) 880-1335
NASW Login Support: Email | (800) 742-4089

NYSED-Approved Continuing Education for Social Workers