Washington Administrative Code
2023 Archive

Chapter 246-809 WAC
Last Update: 11/20/23

LICENSURE FOR MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS, AND SOCIAL WORKERS
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WAC Sections
LICENSED COUNSELORS AND ASSOCIATE COUNSELORSGENERAL REQUIREMENTS
246-809-010Definitions.
246-809-035Recordkeeping and retention.
246-809-040Reporting of suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult.
246-809-049Sexual misconduct.
246-809-060Mandatory reporting.
246-809-090Co-occurring disorder enhancement specialist eligibility.
246-809-095Probationary license.
LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS AND LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY ASSOCIATES
246-809-100One year exemption option.
246-809-110Definitions.
246-809-120Education requirementsDegree equivalents.
246-809-121Program equivalency.
246-809-130Supervised postgraduate experience.
246-809-134Approved supervisor.
246-809-140Examination.
LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS AND LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR ASSOCIATES
246-809-200One year exemption option.
246-809-210Definitions.
246-809-220Education requirements.
246-809-221Behavioral sciencesProgram equivalency.
246-809-230Supervised postgraduate experience.
246-809-234Approved supervisor.
246-809-240Examination for licensed mental health counselors.
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS AND LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER ASSOCIATES
246-809-300One year exemption option.
246-809-310Definitions.
246-809-320Education requirements.
246-809-321Education and experience equivalency.
246-809-330Supervised postgraduate experience requirements.
246-809-334Approved supervisor standards and responsibilities.
246-809-340Examination required.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
246-809-600Professions required to complete continuing education.
246-809-610Eligible continuing education activities.
246-809-615Training standards for suicide assessment, treatment, and management.
246-809-620Industry-recognized local, state, national, international organizations or institutions of higher learning.
246-809-630Continuing education requirements.
246-809-632Licensed associate continuing education.
246-809-640Credit hours for preparation and presentation of a lecture or educational course.
246-809-650Coursework documentation.
246-809-700Client disclosure information.
246-809-710Required disclosure information.
246-809-720Failure to provide client disclosure information.
246-809-730Retired active credential.
246-809-990Licensed counselor, and associateFees and renewal cycle.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
246-809-061Health care institutions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.225.040, 18.130.050. WSR 06-09-032, § 246-809-061, filed 4/12/06, effective 5/13/06.] Repealed by WSR 09-15-039, filed 7/8/09, effective 7/8/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.225 RCW.
246-809-062Licensed counselor associations or societies. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.225.040, 18.130.050. WSR 06-09-032, § 246-809-062, filed 4/12/06, effective 5/13/06.] Repealed by WSR 09-15-039, filed 7/8/09, effective 7/8/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.225 RCW.
246-809-063Health care service contractors and disability insurance carriers. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.225.040, 18.130.050. WSR 06-09-032, § 246-809-063, filed 4/12/06, effective 5/13/06.] Repealed by WSR 09-15-039, filed 7/8/09, effective 7/8/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.225 RCW.
246-809-064Professional liability carriers. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.225.040, 18.130.050. WSR 06-09-032, § 246-809-064, filed 4/12/06, effective 5/13/06.] Repealed by WSR 09-15-039, filed 7/8/09, effective 7/8/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.225 RCW.
246-809-065Courts. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.225.040, 18.130.050. WSR 06-09-032, § 246-809-065, filed 4/12/06, effective 5/13/06.] Repealed by WSR 09-15-039, filed 7/8/09, effective 7/8/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.225 RCW.
246-809-066State and federal agencies. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.225.040, 18.130.050. WSR 06-09-032, § 246-809-066, filed 4/12/06, effective 5/13/06.] Repealed by WSR 09-15-039, filed 7/8/09, effective 7/8/09. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.225 RCW.
246-809-080AIDS prevention and information education requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.225.040. WSR 17-13-082, § 246-809-080, filed 6/16/17, effective 7/17/17. Statutory Authority: 2001 c 251, RCW 43.70.250. WSR 01-17-113, § 246-809-080, filed 8/22/01, effective 9/22/01.] Repealed by WSR 21-09-037, filed 4/13/21, effective 5/14/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.225.040, 2020 c 229 and 2020 c 76.