WAC 296-31-030
What are the eligibility requirements of
a mental health treatment provider under the Crime Victims
Act? (1) Mental health providers must qualify as an approved
provider and register with the crime victims compensation
program before they are authorized to provide treatment and
receive payment in accordance with these rules.
(2) The following providers who are permanently licensed in Washington are eligible to register with
this program:
(a) Psychiatrists;
(b) Psychologists;
(c) Advanced registered nurse practitioners with a
specialty in psychiatric and mental health nursing;
(d) Ph.D.s not licensed as psychologists and master level
counselors whose degree is in a field of study related to
mental health services including, but not limited to, social
work, marriage and family therapy or mental health counseling.
(3) Out-of-state providers must be currently licensed,
or certified within the state in which they
practice. Washington requires mental health counselors to
have a masters degree to treat Washington crime victim
clients.
EXCEPTION:
In areas where the department has determined licensed, or certified providers are not available, the
department may consider registration exceptions on an individual basis.