Section 18.205.040. Use of title.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the use of the title "certified chemical dependency professional" or "certified chemical dependency professional trainee" when treating patients in settings other than programs approved under *chapter 70.96A RCW.

(2) A person who holds a credential as a "certified chemical dependency professional" or a "certified chemical dependency professional trainee" may use such title when treating patients in settings other than programs approved under *chapter 70.96A RCW if the person also holds a license as: An advanced registered nurse practitioner under chapter 18.79 RCW; a marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, advanced social worker, or independent clinical social health worker under chapter 18.225 RCW; a psychologist under chapter 18.83 RCW; an osteopathic physician under chapter 18.57 RCW; an osteopathic physician assistant under chapter 18.57A RCW; a physician under chapter 18.71 RCW; or a physician assistant under chapter 18.71A RCW.

[ 2014 c 225 § 108; 2008 c 135 § 17; 1998 c 243 § 4.]

NOTES:

*Reviser's note: Chapter 70.96A RCW was repealed and/or recodified in its entirety pursuant to 2016 1st sp.s. c 29 §§ 301, effective April 1, 2018, 601, and 701.

Effective date—2008 c 135 §§ 1, 2, 7-9, and 11-19: See note following RCW 18.19.020.

2014 c 225 § 108; 2008 c 135 § 17; 1998 c 243 § 4.