Becoming a vocational rehabilitation counselor in Washington
Applying for your L&I provider number
- Make sure you meet L&I's qualifications for becoming a vocational provider.
- Complete the Vocational Provider Application (F252-088-000).
- If you are an intern, you must also submit the Intern Supplemental Application (33 KB doc).
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Applying for a firm L&I provider number
- Make sure the firm meets L&I’s qualifications for becoming a vocational provider.
- Complete the Vocational Provider Application (F252-088-000).
For group practices, each individual who will be counseling injured workers must submit a completed Vocational Provider Application.
Identifying locations where you will receive referrals
L&I limits vocational providers to receiving State Fund vocational referrals in 3 contiguous service locations. To help you choose the locations for your referrals:
- Vocational Provider Service Locations lists all possible 3 contiguous service locations.
- City Names and Associated Service Locations (477 KB PDF / 1 min) lists all of Washington's cities and towns with their associated service locations.
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If you have changes to your account, notify L&I
Submit 1 of the forms below to let L&I know about common changes to your account. Some changes will require a new vocational provider application. Refer to instructions on the forms.
Additional information
L&I Vocational Jobs.
WAC 296-19A-210 (www.leg.wa.gov).
