Chemical Dependency Professional
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- None
Individuals must have an associate's degree in human services or related field or successful completion of 90 quarter/60 semester college credits from an accredited school. At least 45 quarter/30 semester credits must be in courses related to the chemical dependency profession. Individuals must have supervised work experience in the field of 2,500 hours of chemical dependency counseling for applicants with an associate's degree or B.A., 1,500 hours with an masters or doctorate, 1,000 hours with licensed advanced registered nurse practicioners or psychologists, 850 hours for licensed marriage of family therapists, mental health counselors, advanced or independent clinical social workers. Individuals must pass the level I examiniation of the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- No continuing education requirement
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
- Military and veterans
- Expedited processing is available for military and spouses
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Health
- Address
- 101 Israel Rd SE Tumwater, WA 98501
- Phone
- (360) 236-4700
- Agency website
- http://www.doh.wa.gov
- Last updated
- September 9, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Professional Counselor 21-1011.00
Source and verification
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