What is Behavioral Health

The Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 71.05.04 and Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 246-341-0200 defines behavioral health as the prevention, treatment of, and recovery from any or all of the following disorders: substance use disorders, mental health disorders, co-occurring disorders, or problem gambling and gambling disorders.  

The Department of Health will provide more information regarding scope of practice as rule making evolves.