Office of Professional Development
For over 25 years, the Office of Professional Development at UT Social Work has been a trusted resource for Texas social workers and mental health professionals. We offer high-quality continuing education through dynamic courses, workshops, and conferences—designed to help you maintain your licensure and grow in your career. As a provider, we proudly serve social workers (LSW/LCSW), clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors (LPC/LCPC), all in alignment with BHEC regulations and Texas law.
Invest in your professional journey with us!
Featured events
May 1, 2026
12:00 – 1:30 PM CT
Zoom
1.5 hours of CEUs
FREE
This free lecture from the GRACE Program at the UT School of Social Work features John Feather, PhD, discussing strategies for securing funding for aging services and research. The session focuses on navigating funding challenges in resource-limited environments.
Learn MoreThe Art of Clinical Supervision
May 6-8, 2026
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM CT Daily
Zoom
40 hours of CEUs
***COURSE CURRENTLY FULL***
This 40-hour training series is approved by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners and fulfills the requirements to supervise candidates pursuing clinical licensure. Delivered virtually, the program features collaborative, experiential, and highly interactive sessions focused on real-world application and hands-on skill building.
July 10, 2026
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT
Zoom
3 hours of CEUs
This advanced training integrates trauma‑informed and trauma‑responsive supervision to help supervisors maintain psychological safety, respond to supervisee dysregulation in the moment, and support ethical, effective clinical practice.
Learn MoreNovember 2-4, 2026
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM CDT Daily
Zoom
40 hours of CEUs
This 40-hour training series is approved by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners and fulfills the requirements to supervise candidates pursuing clinical licensure. Delivered virtually, the program features collaborative, experiential, and highly interactive sessions focused on real-world application and hands-on skill building.
Learn MoreFebruary 17-19, 2027
Hybrid – Austin and Online
15 hours of CEUs
Mark your calendar and save the date! The Annual Texas School Social Workers Conference will explore the theme of The Heartbeat of Healing. The conference site will open by summer and registration will open in the fall.
In the meantime, please consider submitting a proposal for a workshop.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: August 17, 2026
Submit a Workshop ProposalLicensures
The Office of Professional Development is a provider of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the following licensures:
- Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW)
- Licensed Master Social Workers-Advanced Practitioners (LMSW-AP)
- Licensed Clinical Social workers (LCSW)
- Licensed Baccalaureate Social Workers (LBSW)
- Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT).
The office also provides Continuing Education Credit (CECs) for Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselors (AADC) and Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (AAP).
Attendees will receive a certificate indicating the number of continuing education credits or units offered for the program. Please see details of workshops and events to determine if a seminar meets your specific continuing education licensing requirements. If you are licensed outside of the state of Texas, please contact your professional licensing board to confirm reciprocity with Texas licensure.
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Contact us
Your suggestions and feedback are appreciated. We offer technical assistance and CEU certification for community workshops. Email us here.
ssw-pd@austin.utexas.edu
Lovdy Grossman
Director
Office of Professional Development
Texas Social Work
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