The Washington Department of Health has again denied the application of a Pierce County substance use treatment provider to become a credentialed behavioral health agency.
A notice from DOH accuses Peninsula Counseling, which appears to have close links with Rainier Recovery and operates locations in Gig Harbor and Edgewood, of violating a prior agreement by allowing a former CEO to oversee its day-to-day operations. Following an investigation last year, the department alleged that Rainier Recovery engaged in unethical practices motivated by financial gain.
The four-page notice dated Oct. 15 alleges Rainier Recovery founder Jeremiah Dunlap remained active in hiring, submitting insurance claims and other practices for Peninsula Counseling. DOH barred Dunlap from those activities last year…