Licensing and Certification
The licensing and certification process is directed by RCW 71.24.590 and WAC 246-341-1005. The licensing steps include:
- Submitting a completed behavioral health agency licensing application, a community relations plan, and fee.
- Submitting policies and procedures demonstrating compliance with chapter 246-341 WAC for review and approval.
- Obtaining drug other controlled substance registration (PDF) from the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission.
- Obtaining accreditation from a federally recognized accrediting organization.
- Obtaining approval from the federal Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
The department will hold a public hearing in the community where the facility is proposed to be located. Applicants must respond to any concerns resulting from public comments received by submitting a community relations plan- concerns.