Misrepresentation — Licensed by department.

RCW 18.225.020
in effect
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A person must not represent himself or herself as a licensed advanced social worker, a licensed independent clinical social worker, a licensed mental health counselor, a licensed marriage and family therapist, a licensed social work associate — advanced, a licensed social work associate — independent clinical, a licensed mental health counselor associate, or a licensed marriage and family therapist associate, without being licensed by the department. A person must not represent himself or herself as a licensed advanced social worker, a licensed independent clinical social worker, a licensed mental health counselor, a licensed marriage and family therapist, a licensed social work associate — advanced, a licensed social work associate — independent clinical, a licensed mental health counselor associate, or a licensed marriage and family therapist associate, without being licensed by the department.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.225&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026