Licensed psychological associate license — Mandatory supervision. (Effective October 1, 2025.)
RCW 18.83.105
in effect(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.
(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.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.83&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026