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Certified Counselor, Certified Adviser, and Hypnotherapy Drop-in Office Support
Have questions about the credentialing requirements for certified counselors and certified advisers? Want to know what kinds of questions are included on the certified counselor/certified adviser exam? Curious about the scope of practice for hypnotherapy? Join our bi-annual virtual office support time from 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. to chat with Department of Health staff. The meeting details stay the same for each meeting—add the invite to your calendar. To receive the recurring invitation, email the program manager.
Drop-in Dates (Starts at noon)
- March 18, 2026
- September 16, 2026
Meeting ID: 253 037 399 622 41
Passcode: eX2dS9pw
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+1 564-999-2000, 60534626# United States, Olympia
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- We are actively recruiting one certified counselor and one hypnotherapist to join the Certified Counselor and Hypnotherapist Advisory Committee. Please review the committee information tab for qualification details and information on how to apply for the position.
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- Health care professionals (excluding physicians) who are offering telemedicine services to patients, are required to complete telemedicine training. 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, see 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. - Certified Counselors and Certified Advisers flyer (PDF)
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