WAC 246-811-310. Out-of-state substantial equivalency

(1) An applicant who has been credentialed as a substance use or addiction counselor in another state with substantially equivalent licensing standards, as determined by the department under RCW 18.130.077 , is considered to meet: (a) Education requirements under WAC 246-811-030 ; (b) Examination requirements under WAC 246-811-060 ; and (c) Experience requirements under WAC 246-811-045 through 246-811-047 . (2) An applicant for substance use disorder professional under subsection (1) of this section is eligible for out-of-state substantial equivalency if they: (a) Have held their credential in another state for at least two years immediately preceding their application, with no interruption in licensure lasting longer than 90 days; (b) Have not been subject to disciplinary action for unprofessional conduct or impairment in any state, federal, or foreign jurisdiction; (c) Are not subject to denial of license; and (d) Are not under investigation or subject to charges in any state, federal, or foreign jurisdiction during the pendency of their application.