Mental Health Counseling Professions Main Page - Washington State Dept of Health

A new state law created eight counseling credentials beginning July 1, 2009. It abolishes the registered counselor credential on July 1, 2010. Counseling applicants must apply in one of the new categories.

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Certified Adviser

Certified Counselor

Chemical Dependency Professional Trainee

Marriage & Family Therapist - Associate

Mental Health Counselor - Associate

Social Worker Associate Advanced (SWAA)

Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (SWAIC)

Other Mental Health Professions

Chemical Dependency Professional

Marriage & Family Therapist

Mental Health Counselor

Registered Counselor

Psychologist

Sex Offender Treatment Provider

Social Worker

Approved Agency Affiliated Lists

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