Consumer Questions
about Mental Health and Addiction Counselors

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Question 9. I am licensed counselor in another state, about to move to Washington State.  How do I transfer my counseling license to Washington and who do I contact? 

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In Washington State, counselor licensure is controlled by the Department of Health in the Health Professions Quality Assurance section.

Best first step would be to visit the Health Professions Quality Assurance website.  Their email link is found near the bottom of the page labeled, "submit an inquiry."  Or write:

Washington State Department of Health
Health Professions Quality Assurance
310 Israel Rd, P.O. Box 47860
Tumwater WA 98501-7860

The following links lead to more specific information:

1.  Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker  On this page and the ones that follow, look for the left margin navigation link titled "Licensing Requirements."

2.  Licensed Mental Health Counselor

3.  Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

4.  Also see: Doing Business in Washington State.  1. start a business (plan a business, steps for starting a business, find business registration requirements and more.) 2. licenses, permits and Inspections (license your business or yourself, check a business or license status) 3. taxes and reports (state business taxes, file reports, and more.)

You might find it helpful to return to the Table of Contents and read answers to similar or related questions in the consumer section.

Also see:  Commonly asked questions about Mental Health, Marriage and Family, School or Addictions Counseling in Washington (WA) State -- Moving or Transferring Your Counselor Registration or License.

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