FAQs and FORMS related to DBHR Certification as a Treatment Service Provider

Frequently asked questions about our certification program/service:

1. How do I apply and what forms do I need for state certification as a new chemical dependency treatment provider?
    
2. What if I move my agency? How do I obtain certification or approval to provide services at another location when I am already a DBHR certified chemical dependency service provider?
    
3. How do I obtain department approval of a change in ownership, if I am already a state certified chemical dependency treatment provider, and I want to sell my business to another party?
    
4. How do I notify DBHR of an administrator change?
    
5. How long will it take the department to respond to my request(s)?
    
6. What are the requirements for Chemical Dependency Professionals (CDPs) or CDP Trainees (Registered Counselors)?  
    
7. Where can I look for job openings as a CDP or CDP-Trainee?
    
8. Where do I apply for a Washington State UBI number?  

Links to:

Certification Services page (WACs, RCWs, and other Certification-related topics.)

Certification FORMS page

Directory of Certified Chemical Dependency Services in Washington State

Residential Treatment Agencies that Accept Publicly Funded Patients (PDF).  For details on admission criteria, capacity, insurance types and treatment philosophy.

SAMHSA/CSAT Facility Locator, http://dasis3.samhsa.gov/ to find state certified agencies in other states.

Chemical Dependency Professional (CDP) & CDPT program at Department of Health (DOH), Professional Licensing

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