Washington Law and Ethics for Mental Health Counselors (6 Hours)
- 1 Section
- 8 Lessons
- 2 Quizzes
- 6h Duration
Washington Law and Ethics
- Course Overview and Introduction
- Module 1: How Washington Regulates Mental Health Counselors
- Module 2: Confidentiality, Privilege, and Records Under Washington Law
- Module 3: Duty to Protect in Washington: Volk v. DeMeerleer and RCW 71.05.120
- Module 4: Mandated Reporting, Minors, and Family Treatment in Washington
- Module 5: Sexual Misconduct, Telehealth, and Practice Across State Lines in Washington
- Module 6: Complaints, Discipline, and Ethical Decision-Making in Washington
- References
- Post Test: Washington Law and Ethics
- Program Evaluation
This 6 hour home study course covers the law and ethics that Washington LMHCs and LMHC associates apply every day. Participants review how the Department of Health regulates counselors under RCW 18.225, the Uniform Disciplinary Act, and WAC 246-809, the CE and mandatory reporting rules, confidentiality and records under RCW 70.02 and RCW 18.225.105, why an attorney's subpoena is not enough for mental health records, the broad duty to protect recognized in Volk v. DeMeerleer, extreme risk protection orders, child and vulnerable adult reporting, adolescent consent at age 13 and parent-initiated treatment, the counselor sexual misconduct rule that bars sexual contact with former clients with no time limit, disclosure statements, telehealth, the Counseling Compact, and the DOH complaint process. Each module has an information section, a practical section with a step by step tool, Washington case studies, and a summary.
This course is written for the 6 hours in professional ethics and law required by WAC 246-809-630. It is designed around the continuing education requirements of the Washington State Department of Health but not approved or endorsed by the Department.
Save with a bundle. This course is included in my Washington Required Training Bundle (10 hours, $34). See my Washington CE requirements guide for everything your renewal includes.
Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7987. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Want to submit a review? Login
Related Courses
G2: Gambling Counseling Practice, Assessment and Treatment of Gambling Disorder (6 CE Hours)
Ohio-specific content, from the 2022 Ohio Gambling Survey to Time Out Ohio rules
Ready-to-use screening, intake, and documentation tools
Evidence-based MI and CBT techniques for gambling clients
S1: Counselor Development and Clinical Supervision for Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals (6 CE Hours)
Organized around the four supervision content areas required for LICDC-CS renewal
Clear guide to who may supervise whom under current Ohio law and rules
Ready-to-use tools: supervision agreement checklist, remediation plan, and review routines
Supervising a Supervised Private Practice in Arizona (3 Clock Hours)
Written for clinical supervisors of LACs, LAMFTs, LMSWs, and LAACs in supervised private practice
Step-by-step coverage of R4-6-217 supervisor duties, deadlines, and the supervision agreement
Ready-to-use checklists for record review, business review, remediation, and transitions