WSR 23-02-012

POLICY STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

[Filed December 22, 2022, 1:13 p.m.]

Title of Policy Statement: Virtual Supervision for Psychology Internships and Preinternships during and following the COVID-19 Declared Emergency. Policy Number: EBOP-20-02.1.

Issuing Entity: Examining board of psychology (board).

Subject Matter: Clarifying the board's position on using virtual supervision to fulfill requirements for face-to-face individual supervision for internships and preinternships. The board has extended this policy statement through August 31, 2023.

Effective Date: September 30, 2022.

Contact Person: Nancy Delgado, program manager, psychology@doh.wa.gov, 360-236-4951.