Counselor
WashingtonActive
- Exam
- State exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- None
Individuals must have a B.A in a counseling-related field, pass the state Certified Counselor examination, have a written supervisory agreement, fill out the required form, and pay the required fee.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- State exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- 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
- Professional Counselor 21-1012.00
- Marriage and Family Therapist 21-1013.00
- Professional Counselor 21-1014.00
- Professional Counselor 21-1015.00
- Professional Counselor 21-1019.00
Source and verification
This record is Washington's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Department of Health — see the issuing body section above.
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