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Chapter 18.19 RCW

COUNSELORS

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RCW dispositions

Sections

HTMLPDF 18.19.010Legislative findings—Insurance benefits not mandated.
HTMLPDF 18.19.020Definitions.
HTMLPDF 18.19.030Credential required—Counselors.
HTMLPDF 18.19.031Registered counselor credentials—Limitation on issuance.
HTMLPDF 18.19.035Registration required—Hypnotherapists.
HTMLPDF 18.19.040Exemptions.
HTMLPDF 18.19.050Powers of secretary—Application of uniform disciplinary act—Public education program.
HTMLPDF 18.19.060Information disclosure to clients.
HTMLPDF 18.19.080Official records.
HTMLPDF 18.19.090Application for credentials—Contents—Form—Requirements—Exemptions.
HTMLPDF 18.19.095Agency affiliated counselor practicing as peer counselor—No automatic denial of applicant with past conviction for certain offenses—Conditions.
HTMLPDF 18.19.100Renewal of credentials.
HTMLPDF 18.19.180Confidential communications.
HTMLPDF 18.19.190Other professions not affected.
HTMLPDF 18.19.200Scope of practice—Certified counselors and certified advisers.
HTMLPDF 18.19.210Agency affiliated counselors—Employment status—Duty to notify department.
HTMLPDF 18.19.215Scope of practice—Agency affiliated counselors.
HTMLPDF 18.19.220Certified counselors and hypnotherapist advisory committee.
HTMLPDF 18.19.900Short title.
HTMLPDF 18.19.902Registered counselor credential abolished.