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You're Invited – Weekly Meetings on New Rules for Licensed Counselors

The Department of Health is hosting a series of weekly public meetings focused on important upcoming rule changes for Washington State licensed counselors.

Topics include:

•   WAC 246-809-097 Practicing with a Pending Associate License
•   WAC 246-809-099 Licensed counselor supervisor stipend program
•   WAC 246-809-130 Supervised postgraduate experience
•   WAC 246-809-630 Continuing Education Requirements

Meeting Schedule:  Every Wednesday through October 

Time: Noon to 1 p.m. (Pacific Time)

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Meeting ID: 247 240 385 894
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Dial in by phone 
+1 564-999-2000,,652503980# United States, Olympia 
833-322-1218,,652503980# United States (Toll-free) 

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Phone conference ID: 652 503 980#

Practicing with a Pending Associate License

Beginning October 1, 2025, individuals who have submitted a completed associate license application to the Washington State Department of Health may begin practicing under supervision for up to 120 days while their application is pending.

Key Highlights

  • Applicants may begin practicing once a completed associate license application is submitted.
  • The practice period is limited to 120 calendar days and cannot be extended or renewed.
  • During this time, applicants must: 
    • Work under the supervision of an approved supervisor.
    • Respond to any requests for additional documentation from the Department promptly.
  • If the license is denied or the 120-day period ends without issuance, the applicant must cease practice immediately.

For more information see the Frequently Asked Questions webpage.

Information for providers whose credentials have been affected by a drug conviction

Blake Supreme Court Decision
 
The Department of Health is aware of the Washington State Supreme Court decision in Washington v. Blake, No. 98873-0, filed February 25, 2021 (PDF) where the Court ruled that RCW 69.50.4013(1)—the portion of the simple drug possession statute crime—is unconstitutional and void.

If you have faced any adverse administrative action by the Department of Health (e.g., an application you may have filed, a Stipulation to Informal Discipline, a Final Order, etc.) and that action was based solely or in part because of a conviction under RCW 69.50.4013(1), please contact the Department of Health if you wish the Department to review the matter. Please include your credential number and case number from your disciplinary action in your communication. Because each case is unique, the Department cannot ensure that its adverse administrative action will be vacated in its entirety but the Department will review each file and work with you to explain what options may exist. You always have the right to seek legal advice by an attorney at your expense.

The Department cannot assist you with vacating your criminal conviction. For that, you will need to contact the court and/or consult a lawyer. 

Washington State Medical Professional Telemedicine Training

Beginning January 1, 2021, health care professionals (excluding physicians) who are offering telemedicine services to patients, are required to complete telemedicine training. Please see the Department of Health policy statement with additional information related to this requirement (PDF) for more information.

To learn more about the different training options available and access additional resources, please visit the Washington State Telehealth Collaborative Training page. To complete the free and publicly available telemedicine training, please select enroll and create a Canvas account to access the Washington State Medical Professional Telemedicine Training.

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