| EXPIRATION | ACCEPTED CEUs | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| LICENSE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| EXPIRATION | ||
|
Due Every 1 years Due Based On Birthday CE is due biennially |
NBCC - National Board for Certified Counselors |
Hours Required 36 Max Online Hours 26 |
| ACCEPTED CEUs | ||
| NBCC - National Board for Certified Counselors | ||
| HOURS | ||
|
Hours Required 36 Max Online Hours 26 |
| REQUIRED TOPICS | HOURS | FREQUENCY |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED TOPICS | ||
|
Ethics/Laws/Rules/Jurisprudence At least six of the 36 credit hours must be in law and professional ethics related to counseling. |
6 | 2 years |
| HOURS 6 | FREQUENCY 2 years | |
|
HIV/AIDS One Time Only Requirement: Prior to licensure The four-hour licensing requirement must cover topic areas 1, 2, 5 and 6 (Etiology and Epidemiology of HIV; Transmission and Infection Control, Legal and Ethical Issues; Psychosocial Issues) |
4 | 0 years |
| HOURS 4 | FREQUENCY 0 years | |
|
Suicide Prevention/Assessment/Treatment/Management Beginning January 1, 2014, at least once every six years a licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed mental health counselor, and licensed social worker must complete at least six hours of training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management. |
6 | 6 years |
| HOURS 6 | FREQUENCY 6 years |
| BOARD INFORMATION |
|---|
| Washington State Department of Health - Mental Health Counselor |
| http://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/MentalHealthCounselor/Laws |
| http://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=246-809-630 |
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