Guides for the three associate-license tracks the Washington State Department of Health licenses. Every figure is cited to chapter 18.225 RCW or chapter 246-809 WAC.
LMHCA to LMHC
Washington State Department of Health
What Is an LMHCA in Washington
The licensed mental health counselor associate: who holds it, what it permits, the one-year license with no renewal limit, and how it ends in the LMHC.
Washington LMHC Requirements
3,000 postgraduate hours with 1,200 direct and 100 hours of immediate supervision, the CACREP credit, and the NCE or NCMHCE.
Washington LMHCA Supervision Requirements
Immediate supervision, the one hour per 80 practice hours rule, and who may serve as an approved supervisor.
LMHCA Application in Washington
What a complete associate application contains and the 120-day window to practice while it is pending.
LSWAIC to LICSW
Washington State Department of Health
What Is an LSWAIC in Washington
The licensed social worker associate independent clinical: what it permits, the one-year license with no renewal limit, and how it ends in the LICSW.
Washington LICSW Requirements
3,000 hours over at least two years with 1,000 direct client contact hours, 100 supervision hours, and the ASWB exam.
Washington LSWAIC Supervision Requirements
100 supervision hours with 70 under an LICSW and 60 one-to-one, the one hour per 80 practice hours rule, and supervisor eligibility.
LSWAIC vs LICSW in Washington
The associate license against the full one, and why Washington's clinical social work license is the LICSW.
LMFTA to LMFT
Washington State Department of Health
All three tracks
Washington State Department of Health
How to Become a Therapist in Washington State
The LMHC, LICSW and LMFT paths side by side: degree, associate license, hours, supervision and exam.
Washington Associate License Renewal and CE
Yearly renewal on the date of issuance, no renewal limit, and the continuing education associates owe.
Washington Supervised Experience Verification Forms
The DOH verification form for each track, one per supervisor, and the approved supervisor declaration.
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