- Who can apply
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The Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist is an enhancement available to be added to the license of specific counselors under RCW 18.205.105 (1) which allows them to provide substance use disorder treatment with some limitations. It is not available as a stand-alone credential. Applicants must already possess one of these qualified credential types to be eligible to apply and maintain the credential to continue providing co-occurring disorder services.
License Type qualified for the Co-Occurring Enhancement
- Psychologist licensed under 18.83 RCW
- Independent Clinical Social Worker licensed under 18.225 RCW
- Marriage and Family Therapist licensed under 18.225 RCW
- Mental Health Counselor licensed under 18.225 RCW
- Agency Affiliated Counselor (AAC)* registered under 18.19 RCW
*AACs must meet additional requirements of a Master's degree in a counseling related field and have 2 years of supervised experience. RCW 18.205.105 (1)(e)
- Apply online
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Getting started
Online Application Instructions
Online application instructions are on our website.
Once you have completed the process, you will find your pending credential number on Provider Credential Search. Refer to this credential number any time you contact the Department of Health or submit paperwork.
- Apply on paper
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- Psychologist Co-Occurring Disorder Enhancement Application (PDF)
- Independent Clinical Social Worker Disorder Enhancement (PDF)
- Marriage and Family Therapist Disorder Enhancement (PDF)
- Mental Health Counselor Disorder Enhancement (PDF)
- Agency Affiliated Counselor Disorder Enhancement (PDF)
- Agency Affiliated Counselor Co-Occurring Disorder Enhancement Verification of Prior Experience (PDF)
- Verification of Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist Enhancement Supervised Experience (PDF)
Fee Schedule
- See fee schedule below
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The enhancement is not a license, so it does not need to be renewed, however individuals must maintain their primary qualifying license to be able to work as a Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist.
Additionally, there are no continuing education requirements for the co-occurring enhancement, but you must maintain the continuing education requirements of your qualifying license.
- Original application - $100
- Duplicate license - $10
- Verification of license - $25
- Examination - Pay exam company
- Training course - Pay training course company
Fees submitted with applications for initial credentialing, examinations, renewal, and other fees associated with the licensing and regulation of the profession are non-refundable, per WAC 246-12-340.