1. (1) An applicant for an agency affiliated counselor, certified counselor, or certified adviser credential shall submit to the department:

   1. (a) An application on forms provided by the department under RCW 18.19.090;
   2. (b) Official transcripts to verify completion of any coursework and degrees necessary for the credential;
   3. (c) Documentation to verify completion of any supervised experience necessary for the credential;
   4. (d) Employment verification if necessary for the credential;
   5. (e) Applicable fee(s) required under WAC 246-810-990; and
   6. (f) Any additional supporting documentation requested by the department.

2. (2) A student intern may choose to practice:

   1. (a) With a credential as a registered agency affiliated counselor, after applying under subsection (1) of this section; or
   2. (b) Without a credential, under the student exemption in RCW 18.19.040.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.19.050, 18.19.090, 18.19.020, 2021 c 170, 2023 c 425, and 2024 c 371. WSR 25-06-010, s 246-810-012, filed 2/20/25, effective 7/1/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.19.050 and chapter 18.19 RCW. WSR 09-15-041, § 246-810-012, filed 7/8/09, effective 7/8/09.]