The WA Department of Health hired a new Executive Director overseeing all counseling professions in 2016. James Chaney served almost 30 years in the military and worked within the Veterans Administration prior; he also happens to be a counselor of color!
James has direct input/influence on legislation (RCW) & rules (WAC) affecting counseling standards of practice, education requirements, and other regulatory policies within the State. This Town Hall Meeting is a great opportunity for counselors of color to speak and have our voices heard by someone who can impact current and future counseling policies.
Flexible Agenda
- Introductions
- Overview of Department of Health
- Overview of Executive Director Duties and Responsibilities
- Brief overview of Counseling Professions RCWs and WAC
- Application Process
- Overview of the UDA (Uniform Disciplinary Act)
- Trends and Updates in Counseling
- GovDelivery/Department of Health News Release
- Additional topics raised by attendees
When: May 19, 2018 10:00 AM - May 19, 2018 12:00 PM
Location: West Seattle Library Meeting Room (large), 2306 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Cost: $0.00 for early bird registration by May 4, otherwise $0.00. Current MulticulturalCounselors.org members receive an additional 15% off (please log in before completing your registration).
Free parking available in lot and on street.
Refund Policy: If you pay for an event that you are unable to attend, you have the option to apply your non-refundable payment to 1) a future event, 2) another counselor's event registration, or c) partially pay for a MulticulturalCounselors.org membership.