Behavioral & mental health licensure in Washington.
The required exam, supervised hours, jurisprudence rules, and official board for six Washington behavioral and mental health licenses — professional counseling, clinical social work, psychology, marriage & family therapy, behavior analysis, and addictions counseling.
Professional counseling licensure in Washington
License: LMHC · Exam: NCE or NCMHCE
- Supervised experience3,000 postgraduate (2,500 if CACREP); 1,200 direct + 100 immediate supervision
- Timeframeminimum 36 months
- State law / jurisprudence examNo (AIDS education required, not a law exam)
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Washington rules with the board before you apply.
Clinical social work licensure in Washington
License: LICSW · Exam: ASWB Clinical
- Supervised experience4,000 hours (incl. 1,000 direct; 100 supervision)
- Timeframeover no less than 3 years
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Washington rules with the board before you apply.
Psychology licensure in Washington
License: Licensed Psychologist · Exam: EPPP Part 1
- Supervised experience3,300 hours (1,500 internship + 1,800 postdoctoral)
- Timeframe2 years
- State law / jurisprudence examYes — Washington Jurisprudence Exam (after licensure)
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Washington rules with the board before you apply.
Marriage & family therapy licensure in Washington
License: LMFT · Exam: AMFTRB National MFT Exam
- Supervised experience3,000 hours; 1,000 direct (500 families/couples); 200 supervision
- Timeframeover at least 2 calendar years
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Washington rules with the board before you apply.
Behavior analysis licensure in Washington
License: Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) · Exam: BCBA exam (BACB)
- Supervised experienceBACB standard: 2,000 fieldwork hours (or 1,500 concentrated)
- TimeframeSet by BACB fieldwork standards
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Washington rules with the board before you apply.
Addictions counseling licensure in Washington
License: SUDP (Substance Use Disorder Professional) · Exam: NAADAC NCAC I+ or IC&RC exam
- Supervised experience1,500 (master's/doctoral) / 2,000 (bachelor's) / 2,500 (associate)
- Timeframeverify with board
- State law / jurisprudence examNo
Source: official board / national body (high confidence). Requirements change — confirm current Washington rules with the board before you apply.
Washington at a glance: Professional counseling uses the NCE or NCMHCE; clinical social work uses the ASWB Clinical; psychology uses the EPPP Part 1. Always confirm current rules with each board before you apply.
The licensures we help you pass.
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Psychologist
A doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) in psychology from an accredited program.
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A BSW, MSW, or doctoral social work degree from a CSWE-accredited program, depending on the license level.
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A master's in counseling or a related field, ideally CACREP-accredited.
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A master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy or a closely related field.
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A master's degree plus BACB-verified coursework (a bachelor's for the BCaBA).
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The education or degree your state credential requires for addiction counseling.
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