Nebraska

Counseling Compact

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is working on the data requirements for Nebraska to begin to issue privileges through the Counseling Compact. Currently Arizona and Minnesota are fully onboard with many other states actively working through the process. Nebraska has established the fee for those seeking a privilege to practice in Nebraska through the Compact. The Compact has a small fee they assess and then each state sets a fee for the privilege to practice in that state. The entire amount of the fee is paid to the Compact at the time the application is submitted.

As we get closer, I'll keep you posted about the process or you can follow the entire process on www.counselingcompact.gov.

Licensing Board Changes

The Art Therapy credential is working its way through the process to be implemented in 2026. Once this process is completed, the credential will be active. This also means a new position is being added to the Board of Mental Health Practice.

In summer 2026, the Alcohol and Drug Counseling Board will unite with the Board of Mental Health Practice. Details are still being drafted about how this will occur. Three additional positions will be added to the Board of Mental Health Practice as a result which includes two profesional positions and one public member.

Mark Your Calendars!

It's never too soon to begin thinking about your CEU requirements to be completed by 9/1/2026. We are planning several ethics workshops in 2026 to help ensure access for the ethics CEU requirements in Nebraska.

Expiration Dates & Continuing Education

- The expiration date is September 1 of even-numbered years.

- CE: 32 clock hours

- All licensees and certificate holders must complete at least 4 hours of CE in ethics each renewal period.

- LIMHPs must complete at least 6 hours of CE relating to diagnosis and treatment of major mental disorders each renewal period.

National Case To Watch

Chiles v. Salazar (Conversion Therapy)

This case was presented before the U.S. Supreme Court in Fall 2025 and addresses the constitutionality of Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy. A decision is expected in Summer 2026.

Recommended Citation:

Amy Howe, Majority of court appears skeptical of Colorado’s “conversion therapy” ban, SCOTUSblog (Oct. 7, 2025, 4:52 PM)

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