Allows board-certified psychiatric pharmacists to be licensed as agency-affiliated counselors in Washington.

This bill amends Washington's Revised Code to allow board-certified psychiatric pharmacists to qualify for licensure as agency-affiliated counselors. It modifies the qualifications for agency-affiliated counselor, certified counselor, certified adviser, and hypnotherapist credentials. The bill specifies that applicants must complete certain coursework and have relevant experience in behavioral health care. It also outlines the requirements for obtaining a conditional credential, including a written consultation agreement with a credential holder.

Allows board-certified psychiatric pharmacists to be licensed as agency-affiliated counselors in Washington.

This bill amends Washington's Revised Code to allow board-certified psychiatric pharmacists to qualify for licensure as agency-affiliated counselors. It modifies the qualifications for agency-affiliated counselor, certified counselor, certified adviser, and hypnotherapist credentials. The bill specifies that applicants must complete certain coursework and have relevant experience in behavioral health care. It also outlines the requirements for obtaining a conditional credential, including a written consultation agreement with a credential holder.