January 2026 cohortFunded by Bluestem Health FundEarly Career Clinician Program
6 months into your LCSW journey · Working in WA
Your course
Pathway to Licensure: Core Practice
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Quick check
Has your employment changed?
On file: Tacoma Community Behavioral Health. We ask every three months so your hours are verified with the right employer.
Program announcement
Nov 3, 2026
Washington candidates: state meetup
The Washington state advisor is hosting a meetup for candidates in WA. Details are on the Events page.
Milestone 2: 9 months of employment
Webinar: Clinical Documentation Foundations
Webinar · Due in 4 months
Webinar: Ethics in Behavioral Health Practice
Webinar · Due in 4 months
Licensure Hours Progress Survey
Progress survey · Due in 4 months
Licensing exam
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Your why
“I believe access to mental healthcare is a right. Licensure is the credential that lets me practice independently and stop turning people away.”
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Write this week's reflection →Direct hours
513
29 hrs/week avg
Indirect hours
157
21 weeks logged
Next milestone payment
$2,000
Milestone 2 · due in 112 days
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