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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers. › 18.225.105 - Disclosure of information—Exceptions.

RCW 18.225.105
Disclosure of information—Exceptions.
A person licensed under this chapter shall not disclose the written acknowledgment of the disclosure statement pursuant to RCW 18.225.100, nor any information acquired from persons consulting the individual in a professional capacity when the information was necessary to enable the individual to render professional services to those persons except:
(1) With the written authorization of that person or, in the case of death or disability, the person's personal representative;
(2) If the person waives the privilege by bringing charges against the person licensed under this chapter;
(3) In response to a subpoena from the secretary. The secretary may subpoena only records related to a complaint or report under RCW 18.130.050;
(4) As required under chapter 26.44 or 74.34 RCW or RCW 71.05.217 (6) and (7); or
(5) To any individual if the person licensed under this chapter reasonably believes that disclosure will avoid or minimize an imminent danger to the health or safety of the individual or any other individual; however, there is no obligation on the part of the provider to so disclose.
[ 2020 c 302 § 115; 2005 c 504 § 707; 2003 c 204 § 1.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—Severability—Application—Construction—Captions, part headings, subheadings not law—Adoption of rules—Effective dates—2005 c 504: See notes following RCW 71.05.027.
Alphabetization—Correction of references—2005 c 504: See note following RCW 71.05.020.
Licensees under chapter 18.225 RCW—Subject to chapter 70.02 RCW: RCW 70.02.180.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers. › 18.225.110 - Examinations.

RCW 18.225.110
Examinations.
(1) The date and location of examinations shall be established by the secretary. Applicants shall be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. The secretary shall establish by rule the examination application deadline.
(2) The secretary or the secretary's designees shall examine each applicant, by means determined most effective, on subjects appropriate to the scope of practice, as applicable. Such examinations shall be limited to the purpose of determining whether the applicant possesses the minimum skill and knowledge necessary to practice competently.
(3) The examination papers, all grading of the papers, and the grading of any practical work shall be preserved for a period of not less than one year after the secretary has made and published the decisions. All examinations shall be conducted under fair and wholly impartial methods.
(4) The secretary may approve an examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing agencies for use by an applicant in meeting the licensing requirements.
[ 2023 c 425 § 11; 2001 c 251 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers. › 18.225.120 - Application for licensing—Fee.

RCW 18.225.120
Application for licensing—Fee.
Applications for licensing shall be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation which reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for licensing provided for in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW. Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250. The fee shall accompany the application.
[ 2001 c 251 § 12.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers. › 18.225.130 - Prior certification under chapter 18.19 RCW.

RCW 18.225.130
Prior certification under chapter 18.19 RCW.
Any person certified under chapter 18.19 RCW who has met the applicable experience and education requirements under chapter 18.19 RCW prior to July 22, 2001, is eligible for a license as an advanced social worker, an independent clinical social worker, a marriage and family therapist, or a mental health counselor under this chapter without taking the examination.
[ 2001 c 251 § 13.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers. › 18.225.140 - Credentialed in another state—Licensed without examination—Reciprocity program.

RCW 18.225.140
Credentialed in another state—Licensed without examination—Reciprocity program.
(1) An applicant holding a credential in another state may be licensed to practice in this state without examination if the secretary determines that the other state's credentialing standards are substantially equivalent to the licensing standards in this state.
(2)(a)(i) The department shall establish a reciprocity program for applicants for licensure as an advanced social worker, an independent clinical social worker, a mental health counselor, or a marriage and family therapist in Washington.
(ii) The reciprocity program applies to applicants for a license as an advanced social worker, an independent clinical social worker, a mental health counselor, or a marriage and family therapist who:
(A) Hold or have held within the past 12 months a credential in good standing from another state or territory of the United States which has a scope of practice that is substantially equivalent to or greater than the scope of practice for the corresponding license as established under this chapter; and
(B) Have no disciplinary record or disqualifying criminal history.
(b) The department shall issue a probationary license to an applicant who meets the requirements of (a)(ii) of this subsection. The department must determine what deficiencies, if any, exist between the education and experience requirements of the other state's credential and, after consideration of the experience and capabilities of the applicant, determine whether it is appropriate to require the applicant to complete additional education or experience requirements to maintain the probationary license and, within a reasonable time period, transition to a full license. The department may place a reasonable time limit on a probationary license and may, if appropriate, require the applicant to pass a jurisprudential examination.
(c) The department must maintain and publish a list of credentials in other states and territories that the department has determined to have a scope of practice that is substantially equivalent to or greater than the scope of practice for licensed advanced social workers, independent clinical social workers, mental health counselors, or marriage and family therapists as established under this chapter. The department shall prioritize identifying and publishing the department's determination for the five states or territories that have historically had the most applicants for reciprocity under subsection (1) of this section with a scope of practice that is substantially equivalent to or greater than the scope of practice for licensed advanced social workers, independent clinical social workers, mental health counselors, and marriage and family therapists under this chapter.
[ 2023 c 425 § 4; 2019 c 351 § 3; 2001 c 251 § 14.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 425 §§ 1-7, 13-20, and 22-26: See note following RCW 18.83.170.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers. › 18.225.145 - Associate licensing—Requirements.

RCW 18.225.145
Associate licensing—Requirements.
(1) The secretary shall issue an associate license to any applicant who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the secretary that the applicant meets the following requirements for the applicant's practice area and submits a declaration that the applicant is working toward full licensure in that category:
(a) Licensed social worker associate—advanced or licensed social worker associate—independent clinical: Graduation from a master's degree or doctoral degree educational program in social work accredited by the council on social work education and approved by the secretary based upon nationally recognized standards.
(b) Licensed mental health counselor associate: Graduation from a master's degree or doctoral degree educational program in mental health counseling or a related discipline from a college or university approved by the secretary based upon nationally recognized standards.
(c) Licensed marriage and family therapist associate: Graduation from a master's degree or doctoral degree educational program in marriage and family therapy or graduation from an educational program in an allied field equivalent to a master's degree or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy approved by the secretary based upon nationally recognized standards.
(2) Associates may not provide independent social work, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy for a fee, monetary or otherwise. Associates must work under the supervision of an approved supervisor.
(3) Associates shall provide each client or patient, during the first professional contact, with a disclosure form according to RCW 18.225.100, disclosing that he or she is an associate under the supervision of an approved supervisor.
(4) The department shall adopt by rule what constitutes adequate proof of compliance with the requirements of this section.
(5) Applicants are subject to the denial of a license or issuance of a conditional license for the reasons set forth in chapter 18.130 RCW.
(6)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, an associate license may be renewed no more than six times, provided that the applicant for renewal has successfully completed eighteen hours of continuing education in the preceding year. Beginning with the second renewal, at least six of the continuing education hours in the preceding two years must be in professional ethics.
(b) If the secretary finds that a waiver to allow additional renewals is justified due to barriers to testing or training resulting from a governor-declared emergency, additional renewals may be approved.
[ 2021 c 57 § 2; 2013 c 73 § 4; 2008 c 135 § 13.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2021 c 57: See note following RCW 18.205.095.
Effective date—2008 c 135 §§ 1, 2, 7-9, and 11-19: See note following RCW 18.19.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers. › 18.225.150 - Renewal of license or associate license, rules—Failure to renew.

RCW 18.225.150
Renewal of license or associate license, rules—Failure to renew.
The secretary shall establish by rule the procedural requirements and fees for renewal of a license or associate license. Failure to renew shall invalidate the license or associate license and all privileges granted by the license. If an associate license has lapsed, the person shall submit an updated declaration, in accordance with rules adopted by the department, that the person is working toward full licensure. If a license has lapsed for a period longer than three years, the person shall demonstrate competence to the satisfaction of the secretary by taking continuing education courses, or meeting other standards determined by the secretary. If an associate license has lapsed, the person shall submit an updated declaration, in accordance with rules adopted by the department, that the person is working toward full licensure.
[ 2008 c 135 § 14; 2001 c 251 § 15.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2008 c 135 §§ 1, 2, 7-9, and 11-19: See note following RCW 18.19.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers. › 18.225.160 - Limitation of chapter.

RCW 18.225.160
Limitation of chapter.
This chapter shall not be construed as permitting the administration or prescription of drugs or in any way infringing upon the practice of medicine and surgery as defined in chapter 18.71 or 18.57 RCW, or in any way infringing upon the practice of psychology as defined in chapter 18.83 RCW, or restricting the scope of the practice of counseling for those registered under chapter 18.19 RCW, or restricting the scope of practice of persons licensed under this chapter.
[ 2001 c 251 § 16.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers. › 18.225.170 - Retired active licenses—Rules.

RCW 18.225.170
Retired active licenses—Rules.
The secretary of the department of health shall promulgate rules relating to issuance of a retired active license under RCW 18.130.250 for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, advanced social workers, and independent clinical social workers.
[ 2012 c 58 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers. › 18.225.180 - Supervision program—Database of qualified supervisors and facilities—Out-of-pocket expenses stipend.

RCW 18.225.180
Supervision program—Database of qualified supervisors and facilities—Out-of-pocket expenses stipend.
(1)(a) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, by October 1, 2023, the department shall develop a program to facilitate placement of associates with clinical supervision services. The program must include a database of license holders with the required qualifications who are willing to serve as approved supervisors and agencies or facilities that offer supervision services through their facilities to associates seeking to satisfy supervised experience requirements under RCW 18.225.090.
(b) The department shall adopt, by rule, minimum qualifications for supervisors or facilities to be included in the database and minimum standards for adequate supervision of associates. The department may not include in the database any person who, or facility that, does not meet the minimum qualifications. The department shall periodically audit the list to remove persons who, or facilities that, no longer meet the minimum qualifications or fail to meet the minimum standards.
(2) Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, the department shall establish a stipend program to defray the out-of-pocket expenses incurred by associates completing supervised experience requirements under RCW 18.225.090.
(a) Out-of-pocket expenses eligible for defrayment under this section include costs incurred in order to obtain supervised experience, such as fees or charges imposed by the individual or entity providing supervision, and any other expenses deemed appropriate by the department.
(b) Associates participating in the stipend program established in this section shall document their out-of-pocket expenses in a manner specified by the department.
(c) When adopting the stipend program, the department shall consider defraying out-of-pocket expenses associated with unpaid internships that are part of an applicant's educational program.
(d) The department shall establish the stipend program no later than July 1, 2024.
(e) The department may adopt any rules necessary to implement this section.
[ 2023 c 425 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 425 §§ 1-7, 13-20, and 22-26: See note following RCW 18.83.170.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers. › 18.225.800 - Associate license renewals—Report.

RCW 18.225.800
Associate license renewals—Report.
To assess whether limitations on associate license renewals may be limiting the number of people able to complete the licensing process within statutory deadlines, the secretary shall report to the appropriate committees of the legislature on October 1st of each year, beginning in 2014 and ending in 2020, the number of associate licenses that have been renewed four, five, or six times.
[ 2013 c 73 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.225 - Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers. › 18.225.900 - Severability—2001 c 251.

RCW 18.225.900
Severability—2001 c 251.
If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected.
[ 2001 c 251 § 35.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.227 - Behavioral Health Support Specialists. › 18.227.005 - Finding.

RCW 18.227.005
Finding.
The legislature finds that a behavioral health support specialist is a new member of the workforce in Washington state trained in the competencies developed by the University of Washington behavioral health support specialist clinical training program. The behavioral health support specialist clinical training program is characterized by brief, evidence-based interventions delivered to the intensity and expected duration of the behavioral health problem. The approach features routine outcome monitoring and regular, outcome-focused supervision. Use of behavioral health support specialists in Washington is expected to improve access to behavioral health services and ease workforce shortages while helping behavioral health professionals work at the top of their scope of practice.
[ 2023 c 270 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.227 - Behavioral Health Support Specialists. › 18.227.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.227.010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Adult" means a person 18 years of age or older.
(2) "Applicant" means a person who completes the required application, pays the required fee, is at least 18 years of age, and meets any background check requirements and uniform disciplinary act requirements.
(3) "Behavioral health" is a term that encompasses mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders.
(4) "Behavioral health support specialist" means a person certified to deliver brief, evidence-based interventions with a scope of practice that includes behavioral health under the supervision of a Washington state credentialed provider who has the ability to assess, diagnose, and treat identifiable mental and behavioral health conditions as part of their scope of practice. A behavioral health support specialist does not have within their scope of practice the ability to make diagnoses but does track and monitor treatment response and outcomes using measurement-based care.
(5) "Department" means the department of health.
(6) "Registered apprenticeship" means an apprenticeship program approved by the Washington state apprenticeship and training council according to chapter 49.04 RCW.
(7) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.
[ 2023 c 270 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.227 - Behavioral Health Support Specialists. › 18.227.020 - Department rule-making authority.

RCW 18.227.020
Department rule-making authority.
The department shall collaborate with the University of Washington department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and consult with other stakeholders to develop rules to implement this chapter by January 1, 2025, which shall be consistent with the University of Washington behavioral health support specialist clinical training program guidelines, and shall include appropriate standards for approval of educational programs for behavioral health support specialists, which shall include a practicum component and may be integrated into a bachelor's degree program or structured as a postbaccalaureate continuing education program or registered apprenticeship in combination with an approved bachelor's degree or postbaccalaureate certificate.
[ 2023 c 270 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.227 - Behavioral Health Support Specialists. › 18.227.040 - Practices not limited by chapter.

RCW 18.227.040
Practices not limited by chapter.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict delivery of behavioral health interventions by an individual otherwise regulated under this title and performing services within their authorized scope of practice.
[ 2023 c 270 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.227 - Behavioral Health Support Specialists. › 18.227.050 - Authority of secretary.

RCW 18.227.050
Authority of secretary.
In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to:
(1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter. Any rules adopted shall be in consultation with the University of Washington;
(2) Establish all certification, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250;
(3) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;
(4) Issue certifications to applicants who have met the education, which may include registered apprenticeships, practicum, and examination requirements for certification and to deny a certification to applicants who do not meet the requirements;
(5) Develop, administer, and supervise the grading and taking of an examination for applicants for certification;
(6) Adopt rules requiring completion of 20 hours of continuing education every two years after initial certification for certification renewal;
(7) Maintain the official record of all applicants and certification holders; and
(8) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure.
[ 2023 c 270 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.227 - Behavioral Health Support Specialists. › 18.227.060 - Uniform disciplinary act—Application.

RCW 18.227.060
Uniform disciplinary act—Application.
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs uncertified practice, the issuance and denial of certification, and the discipline of persons certified under this chapter. The secretary shall be the disciplinary authority under this chapter.
[ 2023 c 270 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.227 - Behavioral Health Support Specialists. › 18.227.070 - Certification requirements.

RCW 18.227.070
Certification requirements.
The secretary shall issue a certification to any applicant who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the secretary that the applicant meets the following requirements:
(1) Graduation from a bachelor's degree program;
(2) Successful completion of a behavioral health support specialist program that is approved to meet standards consistent with the University of Washington behavioral health support specialist clinical training program guidelines, including a supervised clinical practicum with demonstrated clinical skills in core competencies; and
(3) Successful completion of an approved jurisprudential examination.
[ 2023 c 270 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.227 - Behavioral Health Support Specialists. › 18.227.080 - Examination.

RCW 18.227.080
Examination.
(1) The date and location of examinations shall be established by the secretary. Applicants who have been found by the secretary to meet the other requirements for certification shall be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. The secretary shall establish by rule the examination application deadline.
(2) The secretary or the secretary's designee shall examine each applicant, by means determined to be most effective, on subjects appropriate to the scope of practice, as applicable. Such examinations shall be limited to the purpose of determining whether the applicant possesses the minimum skill and knowledge necessary to practice competently.
(3) The examination papers, all grading of the papers, and the grading of any practical work shall be preserved for a period of not less than one year after the secretary has made and published the decisions. All examinations shall be conducted using fair and wholly impartial methods.
(4) The secretary may approve an examination prepared or administered by a private testing agency or association of licensing agencies for use by an applicant in meeting the certification requirements.
[ 2023 c 270 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.227 - Behavioral Health Support Specialists. › 18.227.090 - Application for certification—Fee.

RCW 18.227.090
Application for certification—Fee.
Applications for certification shall be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation which reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for certification provided for in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW. Each applicant shall pay a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250. The fee shall accompany the application.
[ 2023 c 270 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.227 - Behavioral Health Support Specialists. › 18.227.100 - State medicaid program—Coverage.

RCW 18.227.100
State medicaid program—Coverage.
The health care authority shall take any steps which are necessary and proper to ensure that the services of behavioral health support specialists are covered under the state medicaid program by January 1, 2025.
[ 2023 c 270 § 11.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.230 - Recreation Therapy. › 18.230.005 - Finding.

RCW 18.230.005
Finding.
The overriding mission of therapeutic recreation is the provision of purposeful intervention designed to help clients grow and to assist them to prevent or relieve problems through recreation and leisure. It is a systematic methodology through a progression of phases, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. It is not a limited or restricted concept of service carried out only within the constraints of institutional care, but is a client-centered model that reflects a concern for the total well-being of the client. Recreation therapy is cost-effective and can decrease the costs of health care services by reducing primary and secondary disabilities. In anticipation of the expansion in long-term care, physical and psychiatric rehabilitation, and services for people with disabilities, the legislature finds and declares that the registration of recreational therapists is in the interest of the public health and safety.
[ 2002 c 216 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.230 - Recreation Therapy. › 18.230.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.230.010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Department" means the department of health.
(2) "Recreation therapy" means the use of recreational, and/or community activities to include leisure counseling and community integration as treatment intervention to improve functional leisure and community competence of persons with a physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, or social disability. The primary purpose of recreation therapy is the use of leisure and community integration activities to restore, remediate, or rehabilitate persons in order to improve functioning and independence, as well as reduce or eliminate the effects of illness or disability.
(3) "Recreational therapist" means a person registered under this chapter.
(4) "Registration" means the registration issued to a person under this chapter.
(5) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.
[ 2002 c 216 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.230 - Recreation Therapy. › 18.230.020 - Use of title—Registration required.

RCW 18.230.020
Use of title—Registration required.
No person may practice or represent oneself as a registered recreational therapist by use of any title without being registered to practice by the department of health, unless otherwise exempted by this chapter.
[ 2002 c 216 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.230 - Recreation Therapy. › 18.230.030 - Limitation of chapter.

RCW 18.230.030
Limitation of chapter.
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict:
(1) The practice by an individual licensed, certified, or registered under the laws of this state and performing services within the authorized scope of practice;
(2) The practice by an individual employed by the government of the United States while engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws of the United States;
(3) The practice by a person who is a regular student in an educational program approved by the secretary, and whose performance of services is pursuant to a regular course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and under the general supervision of the instructor.
[ 2002 c 216 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.230 - Recreation Therapy. › 18.230.040 - Secretary's authority.

RCW 18.230.040
Secretary's authority.
In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to:
(1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter;
(2) Establish all registration and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250;
(3) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;
(4) Register any applicants who have met the requirements for registration and to deny registration to applicants who do not meet the requirements of this chapter, except that proceedings concerning the denial of registration based upon unprofessional conduct or impairment is governed by the uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW;
(5) Hire clerical, administrative, investigative, and other staff as needed to implement this chapter; and
(6) Maintain the official department record of all applicants and persons registered under this chapter.
[ 2002 c 216 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.230 - Recreation Therapy. › 18.230.050 - Official record.

RCW 18.230.050
Official record.
The secretary must keep an official record of all proceedings. A part of the record shall consist of a register of all applicants for registration under this chapter and the results of each application.
[ 2002 c 216 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.230 - Recreation Therapy. › 18.230.060 - Registration—Grounds for denial.

RCW 18.230.060
Registration—Grounds for denial.
(1) Applicants for registration under this chapter are subject to the grounds for denial of a registration under chapter 18.130 RCW.
(2) The secretary must issue a registration to an applicant who completes an application form that identifies the name and address of the applicant, the registration requested, and information required by the secretary necessary to establish whether there are grounds for denial of a registration.
[ 2002 c 216 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.230 - Recreation Therapy. › 18.230.070 - Registration—Required information—Fee.

RCW 18.230.070
Registration—Required information—Fee.
Applications for registration must be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for registration provided for in this chapter and chapter 18.130 RCW. Each applicant must pay a fee determined by the secretary under RCW 43.70.250. The fee must accompany the application.
[ 2002 c 216 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.230 - Recreation Therapy. › 18.230.080 - Renewal of registration.

RCW 18.230.080
Renewal of registration.
The secretary must establish by rule the procedural requirements and fees for renewal of a registration. Failure to renew invalidates the registration and all privileges granted by the registration.
[ 2002 c 216 § 9.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.230 - Recreation Therapy. › 18.230.090 - Uniform disciplinary act—Application to chapter.

RCW 18.230.090
Uniform disciplinary act—Application to chapter.
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs the issuance and denial of a registration, unauthorized practice, and the discipline of persons registered under this chapter. The secretary is the disciplining authority under this chapter.
[ 2002 c 216 § 10.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.230 - Recreation Therapy. › 18.230.901 - Effective date—2002 c 216.

RCW 18.230.901
Effective date—2002 c 216.
This act takes effect July 1, 2003.
[ 2002 c 216 § 14.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.233 - Music Therapists. › 18.233.005 - Intent.

RCW 18.233.005
Intent.
The legislature intends to:
(1) Recognize that music therapy affects public health, safety, and welfare and that the practice of music therapy should be subject to regulation;
(2) Assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of music therapists;
(3) Guarantee the availability of music therapy services provided by a qualified professional to persons in need of those services; and
(4) Protect the public from the practice of music therapy by unqualified individuals.
[ 2023 c 175 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.233 - Music Therapists. › 18.233.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.233.010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Advisory committee" means the music therapy advisory committee.
(2) "Commission" means the Washington medical commission.
(3) "Department" means the department of health.
(4) "Music therapist" means a person licensed to practice music therapy pursuant to this chapter.
(5)(a) "Music therapy" means the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals of music therapy clients by employing strategies and tools that include but are not limited to:
(i) Accepting referrals for music therapy services from health care or educational professionals, family members, or caregivers;
(ii) Conducting music therapy assessments of a client to determine appropriate music therapy services;
(iii) Developing and implementing individualized music therapy treatment plans that identify goals, objectives, and strategies of music therapy that are appropriate for clients;
(iv) Using music therapy techniques such as improvisation, performance, receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, guided imagery with music, learning through music, and movement to music;
(v) During the provision of music therapy services to a client, collaborating, as applicable, with the client's treatment team, including physicians, psychologists, occupational therapists, licensed clinical social workers, or other mental health professionals. During the provision of music therapy services to a client with a communication disorder, the licensed professional music therapist shall collaborate and discuss the music therapy treatment plan with the client's audiologist, occupational therapist, or speech-language pathologist. When providing educational or health care services, a music therapist may not replace the services provided by an audiologist, occupational therapist, or speech-language pathologist;
(vi) Evaluating a client's response to music therapy techniques and the individualized music therapy treatment plan;
(vii) Any necessary modification of the client's individualized music therapy treatment plan;
(viii) Any necessary collaboration with other health care professionals treating a client;
(ix) Minimizing barriers that may restrict a client's ability to receive or fully benefit from music therapy services; and
(x) Developing a plan for determining when the provision of music therapy services is no longer needed.
(b) "Music therapy" does not include the screening, diagnosis, or assessment of any physical, mental, or communication disorder.
(6) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or his or her designee.
[ 2023 c 175 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.233 - Music Therapists. › 18.233.020 - Music therapy advisory committee.

RCW 18.233.020
Music therapy advisory committee.
(1) A music therapy advisory committee is created within the department. The committee consists of five members as follows: Three who practice as music therapists in Washington state, one member who is a licensed health care provider but not a music therapist, and one member who is a consumer.
(2) The secretary shall appoint all members of the advisory committee. All members must be familiar with the practice of music therapy and able to provide the department with expertise and assistance in carrying out the following duties pursuant to this chapter:
(a) Developing regulations; and
(b) Establishing standards of practice and professional responsibility for music therapists.
(3) Members shall serve a term of four years without compensation.
(4) Members may serve consecutive terms at the direction of the department. Any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as regular appointments.
(5) The advisory committee shall meet at least once per year or as otherwise called by the department.
(6) The department shall consult with the advisory committee for issues related to music therapy licensure and renewal. The department shall provide analysis of disciplinary actions taken, appeals, denials, or revocations of licenses at least once per year.
[ 2023 c 175 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.233 - Music Therapists. › 18.233.030 - Issuance of license requirements.

RCW 18.233.030
Issuance of license requirements.
The department shall issue a license to practice music therapy to an applicant who meets the following requirements:
(1) Is at least 18 years of age;
(2) Is in good standing in any other states [state] where the applicant is licensed or certified to practice music therapy;
(3) Submits sufficient documentation as determined by the department in rule and includes the following requirements:
(a) Completion of an academic and clinical training program for music therapy approved by the secretary, following consultation with the advisory committee and consideration of standards adopted by national certification boards for music therapy; and
(b) Successful completion of an examination administered or approved by the secretary, following consultation with the advisory committee and consideration of standards adopted by national certification boards for music therapy;
(4) Pays a fee determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 18.233.060.
(5) Meets any other qualifications as determined by the department in rule.
[ 2023 c 175 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.233 - Music Therapists. › 18.233.040 - License renewal.

RCW 18.233.040
License renewal.
Every license issued under this chapter must be renewed biennially. Each licensee is responsible for timely renewal of the licensee's license. To renew a license, a licensee must follow the rules adopted under RCW 43.70.280.
[ 2023 c 175 § 5.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.233 - Music Therapists. › 18.233.050 - License required—Exemptions—Restrictions.

RCW 18.233.050
License required—Exemptions—Restrictions.
(1) Beginning January 1, 2025, a person may not practice music therapy or use any title or designation of "music therapist" that indicates that the person is authorized to practice music therapy unless the person is licensed under chapter 175, Laws of 2023.
(2) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict the practices, services, or activities of the following:
(a) Any person licensed, certified, or regulated under the laws of Washington state in another profession or occupation or personnel supervised by a licensed professional in this state performing work, including the use of music, incidental to the practice of the licensed, certified, or regulated profession or occupation, if the person does not represent that the person is a music therapist;
(b) Any person whose training and national certification attests to the individual's preparation and ability to practice the certified profession or occupation, if the person does not represent that the person is a music therapist; and
(c) Any use and practice of music therapy as an integral part of a program of study for students enrolled in a music therapy education program.
(3) Unless authorized to practice speech-language pathology, music therapists may not evaluate, examine, instruct, or counsel on speech, language, communication, or swallowing disorders or conditions. An individual licensed as a professional music therapist may not represent to the public that the individual is authorized to treat a communication disorder. This does not prohibit an individual licensed as a professional music therapist from representing to the public that the individual may work with clients who have a communication disorder and address communication skills.
(4) Before providing music therapy services to a client for an identified clinical or developmental need, it is recommended that the licensee review the client's diagnosis, treatment needs, and treatment.
(5) Before providing music therapy services to a student for an identified educational need, the licensee shall review the student's diagnosis, treatment needs, and treatment plan with the individualized family service plan's team or the individualized education program's team.
[ 2023 c 175 § 6.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.233 - Music Therapists. › 18.233.060 - Secretary's authority.

RCW 18.233.060
Secretary's authority.
In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to:
(1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter. Any rules adopted shall be in consultation with the committee;
(2) Establish all licensing, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280;
(3) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;
(4) Issue licenses to applicants who have met the education, training, and examination requirements for licensure and to deny a license to applicants who do not meet the requirements;
(5) Hire clerical, administrative, investigative, and other staff as needed to implement this chapter, and hire individuals licensed under this chapter to serve as examiners for any practical examinations;
(6) Administer and supervise the grading and taking of examinations for applicants for licensure;
(7) Determine which states have credentialing requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state, and issue licenses to individuals credentialed in those states without examinations;
(8) Implement and administer a program for consumer education in consultation with the committee;
(9) Adopt rules implementing a continuing education program in consultation with the committee;
(10) Maintain the official record of all applicants and licensees; and
(11) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure.
[ 2023 c 175 § 7.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.233 - Music Therapists. › 18.233.070 - Rule making—Application of uniform disciplinary act.

RCW 18.233.070
Rule making—Application of uniform disciplinary act.
(1) The department shall establish and adopt rules governing the administration of this chapter in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW.
(2) The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of a license, and the discipline of persons licensed under this chapter. The secretary is the disciplining authority under this chapter.
[ 2023 c 175 § 8.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.235 - Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act. › 18.235.005 - Intent.

RCW 18.235.005
Intent.
It is the intent of the legislature to consolidate disciplinary procedures for the licensed businesses and professions under the department of licensing by providing a uniform disciplinary act with standardized procedures for the regulation of businesses and professions and the enforcement of laws, the purpose of which is to assure the public of the adequacy of business and professional competence and conduct.
It is also the intent of the legislature that all businesses and professions newly credentialed by the state and regulated by the department of licensing come under this chapter.
[ 2007 c 256 § 10; 2002 c 86 § 101.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 18 - Businesses and Professions › Chapter 18.235 - Uniform Regulation of Business and Professions Act. › 18.235.010 - Definitions.

RCW 18.235.010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Board" means those boards specified in RCW 18.235.020(2)(b).
(2) "Department" means the department of licensing.
(3)(a) "Director" means the:
(i) Executive director of the state board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors for matters under the authority of the state board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors established under chapter 18.43 RCW; or
(ii) Director of the department or the director's designee in all other contexts.
(b) The director of the department has no authority under this chapter over the state board of registration for professional engineers and land surveyors.
(4) "Disciplinary action" means sanctions identified in RCW 18.235.110.
(5) "Disciplinary authority" means the director, board, or commission having the authority to take disciplinary action against a holder of, or applicant for, a professional or business license upon a finding of a violation of this chapter or a chapter specified under RCW 18.235.020.
(6) "License," "licensing," and "licensure" are deemed equivalent to the terms "license," "licensing," "licensure," "certificate," "certification," and "registration" as those terms are defined in RCW 18.118.020. Each of these terms, and the term "commission" under chapter 42.45 RCW, are interchangeable under the provisions of this chapter.
(7) "Unlicensed practice" means:
(a) Practicing a profession or operating a business identified in RCW 18.235.020 without holding a valid, unexpired, unrevoked, and unsuspended license to do so; or
(b) Representing to a person, through offerings, advertisements, or use of a professional title or designation, that the individual or business is qualified to practice a profession or operate a business identified in RCW 18.235.020 without holding a valid, unexpired, unrevoked, and unsuspended license to do so.
[ 2019 c 442 § 21; 2017 c 281 § 36; 2007 c 256 § 11; 2002 c 86 § 102.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2017 c 281: See RCW 42.45.905.