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Chapter 246-809 WAC

LICENSURE FOR MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, AND SOCIAL WORKERS

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LICENSED COUNSELORS AND ASSOCIATE COUNSELORS—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
HTMLPDF246-809-010Definitions.
HTMLPDF246-809-020Mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, and social worker supervision standards.
HTMLPDF246-809-035Recordkeeping and retention.
HTMLPDF246-809-040Reporting of suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult.
HTMLPDF246-809-049Sexual misconduct.
HTMLPDF246-809-060Mandatory reporting.
HTMLPDF246-809-070Licensed counselor supervisor directory.
HTMLPDF246-809-071Individual licensed counselor supervisor directory application.
HTMLPDF246-809-072Facility licensed counselor supervisor directory application.
HTMLPDF246-809-090Co-occurring disorder enhancement specialist eligibility.
HTMLPDF246-809-095Probationary license.
HTMLPDF246-809-096Application.
HTMLPDF246-809-097Practicing with a pending license.
HTMLPDF246-809-099Licensed counselor supervisor stipend program.
LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS AND LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY ASSOCIATES
HTMLPDF246-809-100One year exemption option.
HTMLPDF246-809-110Definitions.
HTMLPDF246-809-120Education requirements—Degree equivalents.
HTMLPDF246-809-121Program equivalency.
HTMLPDF246-809-130Supervised postgraduate experience.
HTMLPDF246-809-134Approved supervisor.
HTMLPDF246-809-140Examination.
LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS AND LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR ASSOCIATES
HTMLPDF246-809-200One year exemption option.
HTMLPDF246-809-210Definitions.
HTMLPDF246-809-220Education requirements.
HTMLPDF246-809-221Behavioral sciences—Program equivalency.
HTMLPDF246-809-230Supervised postgraduate experience.
HTMLPDF246-809-234Approved supervisor.
HTMLPDF246-809-240Examination for licensed mental health counselors.
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS AND LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER ASSOCIATES
HTMLPDF246-809-300One year exemption option.
HTMLPDF246-809-310Definitions.
HTMLPDF246-809-320Education requirements.
HTMLPDF246-809-321Education and experience equivalency.
HTMLPDF246-809-330Supervised postgraduate experience requirements.
HTMLPDF246-809-334Approved supervisor standards and responsibilities.
HTMLPDF246-809-340Examination required.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
HTMLPDF246-809-600Professions required to complete continuing education.
HTMLPDF246-809-610Eligible continuing education activities.
HTMLPDF246-809-615Training standards for suicide assessment, treatment, and management.
HTMLPDF246-809-620Industry-recognized local, state, national, international organizations or institutions of higher learning.
HTMLPDF246-809-630Continuing education requirements.
HTMLPDF246-809-632Licensed associate continuing education.
HTMLPDF246-809-640Credit hours for preparation and presentation of a lecture or educational course.
HTMLPDF246-809-650Coursework documentation.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
HTMLPDF246-809-700Client disclosure information.
HTMLPDF246-809-710Required disclosure information.
HTMLPDF246-809-720Failure to provide client disclosure information.
HTMLPDF246-809-730Retired active credential.
FEES
HTMLPDF246-809-990Licensed counselor, and associate—Fees and renewal cycle.