Chapter 246-924 WAC

Last Update: 4/12/21

PSYCHOLOGISTS

WAC Sections

HTMLPDF246-924-001Guidelines for the promulgation of administrative rules.
HTMLPDF246-924-010Definitions.
HTMLPDF246-924-030Guidelines for the employment and/or supervision of auxiliary staff.
HTMLPDF246-924-043Education and experience requirements for licensure.
HTMLPDF246-924-046Doctoral degree program.
HTMLPDF246-924-047Courses completed outside the doctoral degree granting program.
HTMLPDF246-924-049Practicum.
HTMLPDF246-924-053Preinternship.
HTMLPDF246-924-056Internship.
HTMLPDF246-924-059Postdoctoral supervised experience.
HTMLPDF246-924-070Psychologists—Written examination.
HTMLPDF246-924-085Co-occurring disorder enhancement specialist eligibility.
HTMLPDF246-924-095Failure of written examinations.
HTMLPDF246-924-100Qualifications for granting of license by endorsement.
HTMLPDF246-924-115Brief adjudicative proceedings—Denials based on failure to meet education, experience, or examination prerequisites for licensure.
HTMLPDF246-924-130Certificates of qualification.
HTMLPDF246-924-140Certificates of qualification—Title.
HTMLPDF246-924-150Certificates of qualification—Procedure for additional areas of function.
HTMLPDF246-924-160Continued supervision of persons receiving certificates of qualification.
HTMLPDF246-924-170Certificates of qualification—Representations to clients.
HTMLPDF246-924-180Continuing education—Purpose and scope.
HTMLPDF246-924-230Continuing education requirements.
HTMLPDF246-924-240Definitions of categories of creditable continuing education.
HTMLPDF246-924-250Continuing education—Special considerations.
HTMLPDF246-924-255Suicide intervention training standards.
HTMLPDF246-924-300Definition of acceptable documentation and proof of CE.
HTMLPDF246-924-330Continuing education—Exemptions.
HTMLPDF246-924-351Rules of ethical conduct.
HTMLPDF246-924-352Definitions.
HTMLPDF246-924-353Competence.
HTMLPDF246-924-354Maintenance and retention of records.
HTMLPDF246-924-355Continuity of care.
HTMLPDF246-924-356Impaired objectivity.
HTMLPDF246-924-357Multiple relationships.
HTMLPDF246-924-358Sexual misconduct.
HTMLPDF246-924-359Client welfare.
HTMLPDF246-924-361Exploiting supervisees and research subjects.
HTMLPDF246-924-363Protecting confidentiality of clients.
HTMLPDF246-924-364Fees.
HTMLPDF246-924-365Assessment procedures.
HTMLPDF246-924-366Fraud, misrepresentation, or deception.
HTMLPDF246-924-367Aiding illegal practice.
HTMLPDF246-924-445Parenting evaluations—Standards.
HTMLPDF246-924-467Limited services related to parenting evaluations.
HTMLPDF246-924-470Examination fees—Failure to appear at examination session.
HTMLPDF246-924-475Model procedural rules.
HTMLPDF246-924-480Temporary permits.
HTMLPDF246-924-483How to obtain a temporary practice permit while the national background check is completed.
HTMLPDF246-924-493Probationary license.
HTMLPDF246-924-495Qualifications for granting a license.
HTMLPDF246-924-500Retired active credential.
HTMLPDF246-924-990Psychology fees and renewal cycle.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
246-924-020Applications for licensure. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5). WSR 94-12-039, § 246-924-020, filed 5/25/94, effective 6/25/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-020, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91. Statutory Authority: 1988 c 206 § 604. WSR 88-23-059 (Order PM 798), § 308-122-006, filed 11/15/88.] Repealed by WSR 06-09-031, filed 4/12/06, effective 5/13/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050.
246-924-040Psychologists—Education prerequisite to licensing. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5). WSR 94-12-039, § 246-924-040, filed 5/25/94, effective 6/25/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5) and chapter 18.83 RCW. WSR 93-06-092 (Order 335B), § 246-924-040, filed 3/3/93, effective 4/3/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-021 (Order 129B), § 246-924-040, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91; WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-040, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91; WSR 88-09-029 (Order PM 722), § 308-122-200, filed 4/15/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(2) and 18.83.070(2). WSR 87-19-096 (Order PM 678), § 308-122-200, filed 9/17/87. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.83 RCW. WSR 78-12-046 (Order PL 293), § 308-122-200, filed 11/27/78; Order PL-245, § 308-122-200, filed 4/15/76.] Repealed by WSR 07-24-093, filed 12/5/07, effective 9/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.50 [18.83.050].
246-924-050Psychologists—Education prerequisites to licensing for applicants enrolled in a doctoral program between December 28, 1978 to October 19, 1987. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5). WSR 94-12-039, § 246-924-050, filed 5/25/94, effective 6/25/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5) and chapter 18.83 RCW. WSR 93-06-092 (Order 335B), § 246-924-050, filed 3/3/93, effective 4/3/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-050, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91; WSR 89-11-054 (Order PM 845), § 308-122-211, filed 5/17/89.] Repealed by WSR 06-09-031, filed 4/12/06, effective 5/13/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050.
246-924-055Psychologists—Educational prerequisites to licensing for applicants enrolled in a doctoral program prior to December 28, 1978. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5) and chapter 18.83 RCW. WSR 93-06-092 (Order 335B), § 246-924-055, filed 3/3/93, effective 4/3/93.] Repealed by WSR 06-09-031, filed 4/12/06, effective 5/13/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050.
246-924-060Psychologists—Experience prerequisite to licensing. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5) and chapter 18.83 RCW. WSR 93-06-092 (Order 335B), § 246-924-060, filed 3/3/93, effective 4/3/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-060, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91; WSR 88-09-029 (Order PM 722), § 308-122-215, filed 4/15/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5). WSR 86-04-087 (Order PL 578), § 308-122-215, filed 2/5/86. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.070(3). WSR 85-06-043 (Order PL 521), § 308-122-215, filed 3/5/85.] Repealed by WSR 07-24-093, filed 12/5/07, effective 9/1/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.50 [18.83.050].
246-924-065Psychologists—Experience requirement prerequisite to licensing for experience prior to March 5, 1985. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5) and chapter 18.83 RCW. WSR 93-06-092 (Order 335B), § 246-924-065, filed 3/3/93, effective 4/3/93.] Repealed by WSR 06-09-031, filed 4/12/06, effective 5/13/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050.
246-924-080Psychology examination—Application submittal date. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.250 and 18.83.050. WSR 96-08-007, § 246-924-080, filed 3/22/96, effective 4/22/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5). WSR 94-12-039, § 246-924-080, filed 5/25/94, effective 6/25/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-080, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.030, 18.83.050 and 18.83.060. WSR 79-08-008 (Order PL-308), § 308-122-225, filed 7/9/79.] Repealed by WSR 06-09-031, filed 4/12/06, effective 5/13/06. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050.
246-924-090Psychologists—Oral examination. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-090, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91; WSR 79-08-009 (Order PL-309), § 308-122-230, filed 7/9/79; Order PL-245, § 308-122-230, filed 4/15/76.] Repealed by WSR 08-09-100, filed 4/21/08, effective 5/22/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050.
246-924-110AIDS education and training. [Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-924-110, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5). WSR 94-12-039, § 246-924-110, filed 5/25/94, effective 6/25/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-110, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91. Statutory Authority: 1988 c 206 § 604. WSR 88-23-059 (Order PM 798), § 308-122-280, filed 11/15/88.] Repealed by WSR 21-09-031, filed 4/12/21, effective 5/13/21. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050, 2020 c 229, and 2020 c 76.
246-924-120Psychologists—Renewal of licenses. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5). WSR 94-12-039, § 246-924-120, filed 5/25/94, effective 6/25/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-120, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91. Statutory Authority: 1988 c 206 § 604. WSR 88-23-059 (Order PM 798), § 308-122-350, filed 11/15/88; Order PL 227, § 308-122-350, filed 11/5/75; Order PL 177, § 308-122-350, filed 10/15/74.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-924-190Staggered effective periods for new continuing education rules, WAC 308-122-563 through 308-122-583. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-021 (Order 129B), § 246-924-190, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91.] Repealed by WSR 94-12-039, filed 5/25/94, effective 6/25/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5).
246-924-200Continuing education—General requirements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-200, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5). WSR 86-04-087 (Order PL 578), § 308-122-505, filed 2/5/86; Order PL 276, § 308-122-505, filed 11/16/77.] Repealed by WSR 94-12-039, filed 5/25/94, effective 6/25/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5).
246-924-210Continuing education—Categories of creditable activities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-210, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91; Order PL 276, § 308-122-510, filed 11/16/77.] Repealed by WSR 94-12-039, filed 5/25/94, effective 6/25/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5).
246-924-220Continuing education—Categories of creditable activities. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-021 (Order 129B), § 246-924-220, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91.] Repealed by WSR 94-12-039, filed 5/25/94, effective 6/25/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5).
246-924-260Continuing education—Enforcement. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-260, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91; Order PL 276, § 308-122-530, filed 11/16/77.] Repealed by WSR 94-12-039, filed 5/25/94, effective 6/25/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5).
246-924-270Continuing education—Exemptions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-270, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91; Order PL 276, § 308-122-535, filed 11/16/77.] Repealed by WSR 94-12-039, filed 5/25/94, effective 6/25/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5).
246-924-280Continuing education—Program or course approval. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-280, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91; Order PL 276, § 308-122-540, filed 11/16/77.] Repealed by WSR 94-12-039, filed 5/25/94, effective 6/25/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5).
246-924-290Continuing education—Certification of compliance. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5). WSR 94-12-039, § 246-924-290, filed 5/25/94, effective 6/25/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-290, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91; Order PL 276, § 308-122-545, filed 11/16/77.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-924-310Continuing education—Special considerations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-021 (Order 129B), § 246-924-310, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91.] Repealed by WSR 94-12-039, filed 5/25/94, effective 6/25/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5).
246-924-320Continuing education—Enforcement. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5). WSR 94-12-039, § 246-924-320, filed 5/25/94, effective 6/25/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-021 (Order 129B), § 246-924-320, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.
246-924-340Continuing education—Program or course approval. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-021 (Order 129B), § 246-924-340, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91.] Repealed by WSR 99-14-075, filed 7/6/99, effective 8/6/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.090.
246-924-350Code of ethics—General considerations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-350, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5). WSR 85-06-044 (Order PL 522), § 308-122-600, filed 3/5/85.] Repealed by WSR 93-07-036 (Order 337B), filed 3/10/93, effective 4/10/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5) and chapter 18.83 RCW.
246-924-360Responsibility. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-360, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5). WSR 85-06-044 (Order PL 522), § 308-122-610, filed 3/5/85.] Repealed by WSR 93-07-036 (Order 337B), filed 3/10/93, effective 4/10/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5) and chapter 18.83 RCW.
246-924-370Competence. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-370, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5). WSR 85-06-044 (Order PL 522), § 308-122-620, filed 3/5/85.] Repealed by WSR 93-07-036 (Order 337B), filed 3/10/93, effective 4/10/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5) and chapter 18.83 RCW.
246-924-380Moral and legal standards. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-380, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5). WSR 86-04-087 (Order PL 578), § 308-122-630, filed 2/5/86.] Repealed by WSR 93-07-036 (Order 337B), filed 3/10/93, effective 4/10/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5) and chapter 18.83 RCW.
246-924-390Public statements. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-390, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91; WSR 88-09-029 (Order PM 722), § 308-122-640, filed 4/15/88. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5). WSR 86-04-087 (Order PL 578), § 308-122-640, filed 2/5/86; WSR 85-06-044 (Order PL 522), § 308-122-640, filed 3/5/85.] Repealed by WSR 93-07-036 (Order 337B), filed 3/10/93, effective 4/10/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5) and chapter 18.83 RCW.
246-924-400Confidentiality. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-400, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5). WSR 85-06-044 (Order PL 522), § 308-122-650, filed 3/5/85.] Repealed by WSR 93-07-036 (Order 337B), filed 3/10/93, effective 4/10/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5) and chapter 18.83 RCW.
246-924-410Welfare of the consumer. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-021 (Order 129B), § 246-924-410, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91; WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-410, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5). WSR 85-06-044 (Order PL 522), § 308-122-660, filed 3/5/85.] Repealed by WSR 93-07-036 (Order 337B), filed 3/10/93, effective 4/10/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5) and chapter 18.83 RCW.
246-924-420Professional relationships. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-021 (Order 129B), § 246-924-420, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91; WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-420, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5). WSR 86-04-087 (Order PL 578), § 308-122-670, filed 2/5/86.] Repealed by WSR 93-07-036 (Order 337B), filed 3/10/93, effective 4/10/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5) and chapter 18.83 RCW.
246-924-430Assessment techniques. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-430, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5). WSR 85-06-044 (Order PL 522), § 308-122-680, filed 3/5/85.] Repealed by WSR 93-07-036 (Order 337B), filed 3/10/93, effective 4/10/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5) and chapter 18.83 RCW.
246-924-440Research with human participants. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-440, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5). WSR 85-06-044 (Order PL 522), § 308-122-690, filed 3/5/85.] Repealed by WSR 93-07-036 (Order 337B), filed 3/10/93, effective 4/10/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5) and chapter 18.83 RCW.
246-924-450Care and use of animals. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-450, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5). WSR 85-06-044 (Order PL 522), § 308-122-695, filed 3/5/85.] Repealed by WSR 93-07-036 (Order 337B), filed 3/10/93, effective 4/10/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5) and chapter 18.83 RCW.
246-924-460Telephone directory listings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. WSR 91-04-020 (Order 117B), recodified as § 246-924-460, filed 1/28/91, effective 2/28/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.070(3). WSR 85-06-043 (Order PL 521), § 308-122-700, filed 3/5/85.] Repealed by WSR 94-12-039, filed 5/25/94, effective 6/25/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5).
246-924-485Delegation of authority to initiate investigations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050 and 18.130.050. WSR 07-13-076, § 246-924-485, filed 6/18/07, effective 7/19/07.] Repealed by WSR 11-05-036, filed 2/8/11, effective 3/11/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.050, 18.83.050 and 18.130.080.
246-924-490Responsibility for maintaining mailing address on file with the board. [Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050(5). WSR 94-12-039, § 246-924-490, filed 5/25/94, effective 6/25/94.] Repealed by WSR 98-05-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280.