Revised Code of Washington
2023 Archive

Chapter 18.19 RCW
COUNSELORS
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18.19.010Legislative findingsInsurance benefits not mandated.
18.19.020Definitions.
18.19.030Credential requiredCounselors.
18.19.031Registered counselor credentialsLimitation on issuance.
18.19.035Registration requiredHypnotherapists.
18.19.040Exemptions.
18.19.050Powers of secretaryApplication of uniform disciplinary actPublic education program.
18.19.060Information disclosure to clients.
18.19.080Official records.
18.19.090Application for credentialsContentsFormRequirementsExemptions.
18.19.095Agency affiliated counselor practicing as peer counselorNo automatic denial of applicant with past conviction for certain offensesConditions.
18.19.100Renewal of credentials.
18.19.180Confidential communications.
18.19.190Other professions not affected.
18.19.200Scope of practiceCertified counselors and certified advisers.
18.19.210Agency affiliated counselorsEmployment statusDuty to notify department.
18.19.215Scope of practiceAgency affiliated counselors.
18.19.220Certified counselors and hypnotherapist advisory committee.
18.19.900Short title.
18.19.902Registered counselor credential abolished.