Section 110-147-1470 - Do I need to employ consultants at my agency?(1) You must have a consultant available as needed to work with your staff, the children you serve, and the children's families. Consultants may be used for case management or program support.(2) A case management consultant is responsible to:(a) Review treatment, case plans, or adoption home studies as appropriate;(b) Provide one hour of consultation/clinical supervision to case management staff without a master's degree in social services or a closely related field for every 20 hours that person works. Staff consultations shall be documented and available to staff on an as needed basis; and(c) Monitor the staff skill development in order to effectively manage their cases.(3) Each case management consultant must have:(a) A master's degree in social services or a closely related field from an accredited school;(b) The training, experience, knowledge and demonstrated skills for each area in which they will be supervising or advising;(c) The ability to ensure staff develop their skills and understanding needed to effectively manage cases;(d) The ability to monitor staff development and training; and(e) Knowledge of mandatory child abuse and neglect reporting requirements.Wash. Admin. Code § 110-147-1470
WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-147-1470, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18Amended by WSR 24-19-056, Filed 9/13/2024, effective 10/14/2024Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW, RCW 74.15.030(2), 74.15.311(2), 74.13.032, 13.04.011, 74.13.020, 13.34.030, 74.13.031, 13.34.145, 74.15.311, 74.15.030, and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, § 388-147-1470, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.