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Behavioral Health Schools in Washington

24

Schools listed

13

Cities

44

Accredited programs

5

With an online option

Bellingham

2 schools

Western Washington University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Counseling
  • Bellingham, WA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Apr 1992Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2031
School Counseling
M.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Apr 1992Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2031

Whatcom Community College

Social Work
  • Bellingham, WA
BSW
Bachelor of Applied Science Social Work, BASSWCSWE: CandidacyCSWE-accredited since 2024 (pending)Next CSWE review June 2027Full-TimeProgram page

Cheney

1 school

Eastern Washington University

CounselingSocial WorkOnline option
  • Cheney, WA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.S.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Mar 1996Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2027
BSW
Bachelors of Social Work, BASWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1974Next CSWE review October 2032Full-Time, Online AvailableProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1976Next CSWE review October 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Weekends/EveningProgram page

College Place

1 school

Walla Walla University

Social WorkOnline option
  • College Place, WA
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1979Next CSWE review October 2027Full-TimeProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1989Next CSWE review October 2027Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page

Everett

2 schools

Eastern Washington University

Social Work
  • Everett, WA
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1976Next CSWE review October 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Weekends/EveningProgram page

Western Washington University, College of Education

Counseling
  • Everett, WA
Rehabilitation Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2017Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2029

Kirkland

1 school

Northwest University

Psychology
  • Kirkland, WA
Counseling Psy.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since October 28, 2018Next APA site visit 20345520 108th Ave. NE

Kirland

1 school

Northwest University

Counseling
  • Kirland, WA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from May 2023Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2033

Lacey

1 school

Saint Martin's University

CounselingSocial Work
  • Lacey, WA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Feb 2024Current accreditation cycle ends Apr 2034
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2013Next CSWE review October 2028Full-TimeProgram page

Pasco

1 school

Pullman

1 school

Washington State University

Psychology
  • Pullman, WA
Clinical Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since February 14, 1956Next APA site visit 2031Johnson Tower 233

Seattle

5 schools

Antioch University Seattle

CounselingPsychology
  • Seattle, WA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2011Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2029
Counselor Education and Supervision
Ph.D.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2019Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2029
Clinical Psy.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since December 02, 2016Next APA site visit 20332400 3rd Avenue, Suite 200

City University of Seattle

CounselingFamily
  • Seattle, WA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2014Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
School Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2019Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032
Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2014Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2032

Seattle Pacific University

Psychology
  • Seattle, WA
Clinical Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since October 17, 2006Next APA site visit 20313307 Third Avenue West, Suite 107

Seattle University

CounselingSocial Work
  • Seattle, WA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2016Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2027
School Counseling
M.A.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2009Current accreditation cycle ends Oct 2027
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2002Next CSWE review February 2033Full-TimeProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2016Next CSWE review June 2031Full-Time, Advanced StandingProgram page

University of Washington

Social WorkPsychologyOnline option
  • Seattle, WA
BSW
Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare, BASWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1975Next CSWE review June 2029Full-TimeProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1934Next CSWE review June 2029Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page
Clinical Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since March 03, 1948Next APA site visit 2027Box 351525
School Ph.D.
DoctoralAPA: AccreditedAPA-accredited since October 25, 1991Next APA site visit 2029College of Education, 322S Miller Hall, Campus Box 353600

Spokane

2 schools

Eastern Washington University

Social Work
  • Spokane, WA
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1976Next CSWE review October 2032Full-Time, Part-Time, Weekends/EveningProgram page

Gonzaga University

CounselingFamily
  • Spokane, WA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2011Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2030
School Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2005Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2030
Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling
M.A.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jul 2011Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2030

Tacoma

3 schools

Pacific Lutheran University

Social Work
  • Tacoma, WA
BSW
CSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1975Next CSWE review October 2026Full-Time, Part-Time, Program Dual Degree, Criminal Justice, OtherProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2023Next CSWE review June 2034Full-Time, Advanced StandingProgram page

University of Puget Sound

Counseling
  • Tacoma, WA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
M.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2021Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2031
School Counseling
M.Ed.CACREP: AccreditedCACREP graduates from Jan 2021Current accreditation cycle ends Mar 2031

University of Washington

Social WorkOnline option
  • Tacoma, WA
BSW
Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare, BASWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1975Next CSWE review June 2029Full-TimeProgram page
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1934Next CSWE review June 2029Full-Time, Part-Time, Advanced Standing, Multiple cohorts per year, Weekends/Evening, Online AvailableProgram page

Toppenish

1 school

Heritage University

Social Work
  • Toppenish, WA
BSW
Bachelor of Social Work, BSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 1997Next CSWE review June 2034Full-Time, Part-TimeProgram page

Online Programs Based in Washington

2 schools

CSWE lists these programs with no current campus site, only online delivery. You'll be licensed by the state where you practice, so check that board's rules too.

Heritage University

Social WorkOnline option
  • Online program based in WA
MSW
Master of Social Work, MSWCSWE: AccreditedCSWE-accredited since 2023Next CSWE review October 2026Full-Time, Advanced Standing, Online AvailableProgram page

Walla Walla University

Social Work
  • Online program based in WA
DSW
Doctor of Social Work, DSWCSWE: CandidacyCSWE-accredited since 2025 (pending)Full-Time, Online Available, Areas of Focus, Education/Teaching, Leadership/Administration, OtherProgram page

About Washington Behavioral Health Schools

24 schools in Washington run 16 CACREP counseling programs, 2 marriage, couple and family counseling programs, 20 CSWE social work programs and 6 APA-accredited psychology programs, spread across 13 cities. 7 of them train for more than one kind of license on the same campus.

What you need after graduating depends on the license. For Washington, see counselor licensure in Washington, MFT licensure in Washington, social work licensure in Washington and psychologist licensure in Washington.

Some credentials don't run through these degrees at all. For Washington, see substance abuse counselor requirements, peer specialist certification, PMHNP practice authority and behavior analyst licensure.

Verify before you apply

Program names and accreditation statuses come from the CACREP and CSWE directories (as of September 27, 2026) and APA's 2025 list of accredited programs. Accreditation can change, so verify it with the accreditor (CACREP, CSWE, APA) and check admission details and costs with the school.
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Updated September 2026

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