Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-811 - Substance use disorder professionals and substance use disorder professionals trainees
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Section 246-811-045 - Accumulation of experience

(1) The department will consider experience in the field of substance use disorder counseling up to seven years prior to the date of application.

(2) Accumulation of the experience hours is not required to be consecutive.

(3) Experience that will count toward certification must meet the requirements outlined in WAC 246-811-046 through 246-811-049.

(4) Supervised experience is the practice as referred to in RCW 18.205.090(1)(c) and is the experience received under an approved supervisor.

(5) A practicum or internship taken while acquiring the degree or semester/quarter hours is applicable.

(6) Applicants who have held an active substance use disorder credential for the past five consecutive years or more in another state or territory, without a disciplinary record or disqualifying criminal history, are deemed to have met the supervised experience requirements of this chapter for Washington state licensure.