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Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention for Clinicians
Does this count toward my Texas LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or LMSW renewal?
Yes. The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) accepts it as general CE hours for LPC, LMFT, LCSW, and LMSW license renewal, and it is listed on CE Broker (provider ID 70094). This course is $9, 3 CE hours.
Source: Texas BHEC rules: 22 TAC 681.140 (LPC), 801.261 (LMFT), and 781.501 (social work)
Does this count toward my Washington LMHC, LMFT, LASW, or LICSW renewal?
Yes. The Washington State Department of Health (WA DOH) accepts it as general CE hours toward the 32 hours LMHCs, LMFTs, LASWs, and LICSWs need every two years. This course is $9, 3 CE hours.
Source: WAC 246-809-630, Washington continuing education requirements for counselors
Oregon LPCs and LMFTs: see Oregon Suicide Risk CE for LPCs and LMFTs: Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention for Clinicians, the Oregon requirement page for this topic.
Risk interviews, safety planning, lethal means counseling, and documentation.
Clear questions, no tricks. Scout points out the key concepts so you can pass and get back to your clients.
CE hours
3
Format
Self-study (reading)
Post-test
15 questions, 70% to pass
Price
$9
Who is this course for?
Texas LPCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, and LMSWs and Washington LMHCs, LMFTs, LASWs, and LICSWs who want Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention for Clinicians hours toward renewal.
Is it in the state bundle?
Yes. You can pick it in the Texas and Washington bundles, $69 for 36 CE hours. It is also sold on its own.
Do you report it to CE Broker?
Yes, for Texas. All Texas courses are listed on CE Broker (provider ID 70094), and we report your completions to CE Broker within 30 days, using the Texas license type and number you give on the test.
How fast is the certificate?
Your certificate comes by email within 1 business day after you pass the post-test (70% to pass) and complete the evaluation.
Do I need a subscription or an account?
No. Each course or bundle is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Checkout on Payhip asks only for your email and payment. No account, no login.
About this course
For licensed clinicians and associates in Oregon (LPCs and LMFTs), Texas, and Washington. A general clinical core on assessing and managing suicide risk, plus labeled sections on each of those states' suicide training rules, confidentiality exceptions, and emergency pathways.
Sections 1 to 6 apply in every state. Sections 7, 8, and 9 cover Oregon, Texas, and Washington, quoting statutes and rules from each state's official website as read on October 17, 2026. It is not legal advice.
Topics:
Nine sections, with worked cases, FAQs, and key points. Color and Print Friendly PDFs.
Learning objectives
A sample of what you will be able to do after completing this course:
- List major static and dynamic risk factors for suicide relevant to outpatient mental health practice.
- Distinguish warning signs that suggest near-term escalation.
- Open a direct suicide inquiry and follow a structured sequence of questions.
- Assess ideation, plan, intent, means, history, and protective factors in one interview.
- Describe what the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale measures and why severity and behavior are scored separately.
- List the standard steps of a Stanley-Brown style safety plan.
- Conduct respectful lethal means counseling for firearms and medications.
- Describe the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) approach at a practice level.
- Write documentation that shows assessment, formulation, and plan.
- State what ORS 676.866 requires of Oregon behavioral health licensees on suicide risk continuing education.
- Identify the ORS 675.765 exception that permits an Oregon LPC or LMFT to disclose a client communication that reveals intent to commit a harmful act.
- Describe the continuing education requirement in 22 TAC 681.140 for Texas LPCs and state whether it includes a suicide-specific category.
- Describe the peace officer apprehension standard in section 573.001 and the role of an adult's application under section 573.011.
- Explain the model list requirement and why this three-hour course does not satisfy the Washington mandate.
- Describe the role of the designated crisis responder under RCW 71.05.150 and 71.05.153.
Instructor
John Oliver Ycaro, LPCC (also the course developer and CE provider). About 10 years of clinical experience in community mental health and private practice. Expertise relevant to this course: outpatient clinical work with individuals, couples, and families in community mental health and private practice.
Under CAMFT CEPA rules, the named instructor meets instructor qualifications by current related licensure and a related master’s degree (and related practice experience). A current CV is kept in the provider’s CE records.
CE information
Self-study course, offered as distance learning with a 15-question test of comprehension. 3 CE hours.
CE hours are based on the length of the required reading, using our documented hours method. Your time may vary with your clinical experience and reading speed.
John Oliver Ycaro, LPCC is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs. John Oliver Ycaro, LPCC maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.
- CAMFT Provider #: 10072759
- Format: Self-study (reading), with an online post-test
- Hours: 3 CE hours
- Passing score: 70%
- Certificate: Emailed within 1 business day after you pass the post-test and complete the evaluation, as a PDF you can print or save
- Cost: $9
Texas requires me to report your completion to CE Broker within 30 days. Please enter your Texas license exactly as it appears on your license.
Price
$9
Pay securely on Payhip. CE credit is awarded after you complete the reading, pass the post-test at 70% or higher, and complete the evaluation.
Policies
Refunds / cancellation
You can get a full refund within 3 days of purchase as long as you haven't started the post-test. After you start the post-test, or after 3 days, we’re not able to offer a refund.
Accommodations
If you need a disability accommodation (for example a screen-reader-friendly file, larger print, or extra time on the post-test), email support@therapistcehours.com. We respond within 5 business days. There is no charge for accommodations.
Grievances
If you have a concern about the course, email support@therapistcehours.com. You will get a written response within 14 days. If it is not resolved, you can contact CAMFT at cepa@camft.org.
Activities not for CE credit
CE credit is awarded after you complete the reading, pass the post-test at 70% or higher, and complete the evaluation.
What you get for $9
3 CE hours for Texas and Washington, in one self-study course you read at your own pace.
Certificate by email within 1 business day after you pass, and Texas completions reported to CE Broker within 30 days.
One-time purchase, no subscription. You can also pick it in your state bundle.