Wash. Rev. Code § 18.83.105

Current through 2024

Section 18.83.105 - [Effective 10/1/2025] Licensed psychological associate license-Mandatory supervision

(1) The board shall issue a licensed psychological associate license to an applicant who:

(a) Is:

(i) Currently enrolled in a doctor of philosophy, doctor of psychology program, or its equivalent in psychology at an accredited educational institution; or

(ii) Participating in a postdoctoral residency, postdoctoral fellowship, or another supervised postdoctoral experience;

(b) Has been deemed competent by the director of clinical training or postdoctoral supervisor to practice psychology under the supervision of a licensed supervisor subject to rules adopted by the board; and

(c) Has complied with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.

(2)

(a) A holder of a licensed psychological associate license may only practice under the supervision of a licensed supervisor pursuant to rules adopted by the board.

(b) An applicant for a licensed psychological associate license under this section may practice without a license under the direct supervision of a licensed supervisor for 120 days after the department receives the applicant's completed application or the applicant's license is issued or denied, whichever is sooner.

RCW 18.83.105

Amended by 2024 c 371,§ 5, eff. 10/1/2025.

1996 c 191 § 69; 1991 c 3 § 201; 1985 c 7 § 67; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 75; 1965 c 70 § 22.

Effective dates- 2024 c 371 s s 1-12, 14, and 16: See note following RCW 18.19.020.

Rule making- 2024 c 371 s s 1-16: See note following RCW 18.83.020.

This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.