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WAC 246-924-152

Psychological Associate Application Process.

(1) An applicant applying for a psychological associate license under RCW 18.83.170 shall:
(a) Submit to the department a completed application form provided by the department;
(b) Pay the application fee(s) described in WAC 246-924-990;
(c) Provide supporting documentation, including:
(i) For a student who is currently enrolled in a doctoral program described in WAC 246-924-046 or RCW 18.83.105:
(A) Forms provided by the department, signed by the director of clinical training confirming the applicant's competence to practice under supervision and verifying enrollment status; and
(B) Internship brochure and supervision agreement if completing an internship; or
(ii) For an individual in a postdoctoral experience:
(A) Official transcripts showing completion of a doctoral degree in psychology;
(B) The supervision agreement showing participation in a postdoctoral experience; and
(C) A signed attestation from the postdoctoral supervisor confirming the applicant's competence to practice under supervision.
(2) An applicant 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. The department will provide confirmation to the applicant when a completed application has been received.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.83 RCW, RCW 18.83.050, 18.130.800, 2023 c 425, and 2024 c 371. WSR 25-15-068, s 246-924-152, filed 7/14/25, effective 10/1/25.]