(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.
[ 2024 c 371 s 5; 1996 c 191 s 69; 1991 c 3 s 201; 1985 c 7 s 67; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 s 75; 1965 c 70 s 22.]
Notes:
Effective dates—2024 c 371 ss 1-12, 14, and 16: See note following RCW 18.19.020.
Rule making—2024 c 371 ss 1-16: See note following RCW 18.83.020.