Washington State Department of Health (Mental Health Counselors)
Courses designed around the continuing education requirements of the Washington State Department of Health but not approved or endorsed by the Department. Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC is an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7987.
Health Equity Training for Washington Behavioral Health Professionals (2 Hours)
Written for Washington's 2 hour health equity requirement (RCW 43.70.613; WAC 246-12-830).
Includes the required implicit bias training to reduce bias during assessment and diagnosis.
Clinicians use a bias reflection plan and a practice equity audit.
Professional Roles and Boundaries for Washington Mental Health Counselors (2 Hours)
Written for Washington's 2 hour professional roles and boundaries requirement (WAC 246-809-630).
Counselors learn that WAC 246-809-049 bars sexual contact with former clients with no time limit.
Clinicians use a written boundary decision worksheet and a social media policy.
Washington Law and Ethics for Mental Health Counselors (6 Hours)
Written for Washington's 6 hour professional ethics and law requirement (WAC 246-809-630).
Counselors apply Volk v. DeMeerleer and RCW 18.225.105(6) when a client may harm someone.
Practitioners handle records under RCW 70.02, including the court order rule for mental health records.