Rulemaking workshops for counselor credentialing upcoming

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February 16, 2024

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Rulemaking workshops for coursework requirement development of counselor credits

Rulemaking workshops for developing coursework requirements for both certified and licensed agency-affiliated counselor credentials are upcoming this month and next.

These two workshops, hosted by the Department of Health's Office of Community Health Systems, are designed for developing rules around coursework requirements for the new certified agency-affiliated counselor and licensed agency-affiliated counselor credentials created by HB 1724.

• Wednesday, February 21, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 2 to 4 p.m.

No registration is needed. Meeting information is below.

Workshop topics and meeting details

The Department of Health (DOH) will provide an overview of the rulemaking process and timelines and ask for feedback about the development of the coursework. They will also be reviewing the previously developed draft language for student interns. They are looking for information and opinions from behavioral health providers, employers, behavioral health agencies, professional organizations, educational organizations, tribal partners, and any other interested parties who would like to participate.

Meeting topics

Student Intern draft language
Coursework requirements for bachelor’s level education
Coursework requirements for master’s level education

You do not need to register in advance to participate in the workshop. Please note the login information is the same for both sessions.

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Meeting ID: 284 949 313 43

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Opportunity for feedback

You can monitor the progress of rulemaking through the DOH agency-affiliated counselor Rules in Progress webpage or sign up for notifications.

You can also submit written ideas or recommendations by email to the program manager.

Learn more about DOH Community Health Systems

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There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents.

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