NASW-NY and PEF Partnership – Membership Benefits Program

Get all your CE credits for FREE with a fully reimbursed NASW-NY membership.

Social workers, LMFTs, LMHCs, and licensed psychologists can access NYSED-approved CE credits and professional development at no cost. Plus advocacy tools, networking, and peer support exclusively for PEF members.

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How to Access Free CE Credits Through PEF

Three simple steps to enroll, complete your CE, and submit for reimbursement.

Enroll & Complete Your Free CE

Register for one of the free CEs listed below.

  • Save your course confirmation email, which serves as proof the program was free.
  • Attend the live webinar on the scheduled date and time.
  • Complete the evaluation after the webinar.

Your CE certificate is emailed within five (5) business days after you submit the evaluation.

Upcoming Free CE Programs

Register for upcoming NYSED-approved continuing education programs available through the PEF Membership Benefits Program.

VMHTI 2026 Conference: Beyond the Uniform: Veteran Experiences Across Identity, Generation, and Community

Friday, August 14, 2026, 9:00AM-5:00PM AND Saturday, August 15, 2026, 9:30AM-1:30PM

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The VMHTI 2026 Conference, Beyond the Uniform: Veteran Experiences Across Identity, Generation, and Community, is a free two-day live virtual conference taking place August 14–15, 2026. Sessions explore the diverse identities, generations, and experiences within the veteran community, equipping clinicians with culturally responsive tools and perspectives. Earn 10.0 free CE credits — open to all, regardless of NASW membership.

To receive CE credits, participants must attend the entirety of both days. No partial credit will be awarded. 

Suicidal Ideation and Self-Injurious Behaviors: Assessment and Treatment

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Free CE for NASW-NY Members | World Suicide Prevention Day

This training deepens clinical competency in assessing and treating suicidal ideation and self-injurious behaviors across the lifespan. Drawing on evidence-based CBT and DBT approaches, participants will gain practical frameworks for evaluating risk, building collaborative safety plans, and implementing emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance techniques. Guidance on engaging and supporting caregivers is woven throughout.

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Past CE Programs

Browse previously offered NYSED-approved continuing education programs available through the PEF Membership Benefits Program. Many of these trainings return throughout the year, so check back regularly for future offerings.

Legal Determinants of Health, Cultural Literacy and People Identifying as LGBTQ+

Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM ET

Credits: 1.5 CEs

Pride Month

Status: This program has concluded.

Mental & Behavioral Health Professionals as Change Agents: Policy Advocacy Tools for Practice

Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM ET

Credits: 3.0 CEs

Social Work Month

Status: This program has concluded.

Equine Therapy and Veteran Support: Downstate Focus

Date: Monday, March 30, 2026 | 1:00 PM–3:00 PM ET

Credits: 2.0 CEs

Urban/Suburban

Status: This program has concluded.

Equine Therapy and Veteran Support: Upstate Focus

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 1:00 PM–3:00 PM ET

Credits: 2.0 CEs

Rural Access & Barriers

Status: This program has concluded.

Autism and Trauma: Understanding the Trends and Realities to Provide a Clinically Responsive Treatment Approach

Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM ET

Credits: 3.0 CEs

Autism Awareness Month

Status: This program has concluded.

Veteran Mental Health Training Initiative (VMHTI) Conference

Date: Tuesday, April 20, 2026 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (In Person)

Credits: 4.0 CEs

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Status: This program has concluded.

Reimbursement Steps (WSR)

Complete the Workshop and Seminar Reimbursement (WSR) form and submit it with the required attachments.

What you’ll need:

  • Proof of payment receipt for membership
  • Course confirmation email indicating the workshop was free and listing course details
  • Proof of completion, your CE certificate

Submit within 90 days of completing the course.

Email: psttraining@goer.ny.gov
Mail: PSTP Reimbursement Unit, 7th Floor, 2 Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223-1250

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