- Apply online
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Getting started
Online Application Instructions
Online application instructions are on our website.
Once you have completed the process, you will find your pending credential number on Provider Credential Search. Refer to this credential number any time you contact the Department of Health or submit paperwork.
- Apply on paper
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- Behavioral Health Support Specialist Application Packet (PDF)
- Verification of Supervision Experience and Statement of Qualifications (PDF)
- Verification of Supervision and Practicum Experience (PDF)
- Behavioral Health Support Specialist Education Program Approval Application (PDF)
- Credential Verification (PDF)
- Renewal requirements
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Behavioral health support specialists must renew their certification every year on or before their birthday. They are required to submit the appropriate fee and renewal card. Behavioral health support specialists must complete 20 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years, as required in chapter 18.227.050 RCW. See Continuing Education page for more detailed information.
Fee Schedule
- See licensing fees below
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- Application and initial certification - $285
- Active renewal - $285
- Active late renewal penalty - $145
- Expired certification reissuance - $145
- Duplicate certificate - $10
- Verification of certificate - $25
Fees submitted with applications for initial credentialing, examinations, renewal, and other fees associated with the licensing and regulation of the profession are non-refundable, per WAC 246-12-340.
Process for Approving/Denying Applications
We finish the final review for approval after a credentialing specialist verifies that the application is fully complete and that it complies with the requirements in chapter 18.227 RCW and chapter 246-821 WAC. We complete background checks and make sure applicants have submitted the required fees. Credentialing supervisors and lead workers have the authority to approve routine applications. The disciplining authority may conduct further review if the credentialing supervisor can't verify the applicant meets all requirements. We'll formally notify applicants of a denial. Those applicants may request a hearing to appeal the decision.
Behavioral Health Support Specialist Clinical Training Program
Detailed requirements for BHSS Clinical Training Programs is on the Education Programs webpage.
- Apply Online
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At this time, the department is only accepting paper applications for BHSS Education Program Approval. Education institutions interested in developing a BHSS program should collaborate with the University of Washington BHSS Clinical Training Program via email (bhsswa@uw.edu). For more information, review the BHSS Implementation Guide and Gap Analysis Tools on the UW BHSS website.
BHSS Clinical Training Program applicants must submit a completed application packet to the Department of Health.
BHSS Clinical Training Program Application (PDF)
There is no fee for BHSS Clinical Training Program applications.
Email DOH BHSS program staff members with questions about BHSS Clinical Training Program Application and credentialing process (BHSS@doh.wa.gov).