Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 18 Businesses And Professions - Chapter 18.83 Psychologists

18.83.005 Regulation of health care professions -- Criteria
See chapter 18.120 RCW. ...

18.83.010 Definitions
When used in this chapter: (1) The "practice of psychology" means the observation, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological ...

18.83.020 License required -- Use of "psychology" or similar terms
(1) To safeguard the people of the state of Washington from the dangers of unqualified and improper practice of psychology, it is unlawful for any ...

18.83.035 Examining board -- Composition -- Terms -- Chairperson
There is created the examining board of psychology which shall examine the qualifications of applicants for licensing. The board shall consist of seven psychologists and ...

18.83.045 Examining board -- Generally
The board shall meet at least once each year and at such other times as the board deems appropriate to properly discharge its duties. All ...

18.83.050 Examining board -- Powers and duties
(1) The board shall adopt such rules as it deems necessary to carry out its functions. (2) The board shall examine the qualifications of applicants ...

18.83.051 Examining board -- Compensation and travel expenses
Each member of the board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.240 and in addition thereto shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in ...

18.83.054 Application of uniform disciplinary act
(1) The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter, ...

18.83.060 Application, examination -- Fees
Administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for applications and examinations shall be established as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.[1996 c 191 § 64; 1991 ...

18.83.070 Applicants -- Qualifications -- Examination
An applicant for a license as "psychologist" must submit proof to the board that: (1) The applicant is of good moral character. (2) The applicant ...

18.83.072 Examinations
(1) Examination of applicants shall be held in Olympia, Washington, or at such other place as designated by the secretary, at least annually at such ...

18.83.080 Licenses -- Issuance -- Display
The board shall forward to the secretary the name of each applicant entitled to a license under this chapter. The secretary shall promptly issue to ...

18.83.082 Temporary permit
A person, not licensed in this state, who wishes to perform practices under the provisions of this chapter for a period not to exceed ninety ...

18.83.090 Continuing education requirements -- License renewal
The board shall establish rules governing mandatory continuing education requirements which shall be met by any psychologist applying for a license renewal. Administrative procedures, administrative ...

18.83.105 Certificates of qualification
The board may issue certificates of qualification with appropriate title to applicants who meet all the licensing requirements except the possession of the degree of ...

18.83.110 Privileged communications
Confidential communications between a client and a psychologist shall be privileged against compulsory disclosure to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as ...

18.83.115 Duty to disclose information to client
(1) Psychologists licensed under this chapter shall provide clients at the commencement of any program of treatment with accurate disclosure information concerning their practice, in ...

18.83.121 Unprofessional conduct
In addition to those acts defined in chapter 18.130 RCW, the board may take disciplinary action under RCW 18.130.160 for the following reasons: (1) Failing ...

18.83.135 Examining board -- Powers and duties
In addition to the authority prescribed under RCW 18.130.050, the board shall have the following authority: (1) To maintain records of all activities, and to ...

18.83.155 Examining board -- Notice of disciplinary action
The board shall report to appropriate national and state organizations which represent the profession of psychology any disciplinary action.[1994 c 35 § 5; 1987 c ...

18.83.170 License without oral examination
Upon compliance with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined under RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280, the board may grant a license, without oral examination, to ...

18.83.180 Penalties
It shall be a gross misdemeanor and unlicensed practice for any person to: (1) Use in connection with his or her name any designation tending ...

18.83.190 Injunction
If any person represents himself or herself to be a psychologist, unless the person is exempt from the provisions of this chapter, without possessing a ...

18.83.200 Exemptions
This chapter shall not apply to: (1) Any person teaching, lecturing, consulting, or engaging in research in psychology but only insofar as such activities are ...

18.83.210 Certain counseling or guidance not prohibited
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting any individual from offering counseling or guidance provided that such individuals do not hold themselves forth ...

18.83.900 Severability -- 1965 c 70
If any provision of this 1965 amendatory act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the 1965 amendatory ...