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Washington Statutes, Title 18

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Title 18, BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS

114 chapters · 2,304 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 182,304 Ch 18.130, Regulation of health professions—Uni…66 Ch 18.64, Pharmacists.63 Ch 18.51, Nursing homes.60 Ch 18.20, Assisted living facilities.55 Ch 18.44, Escrow agent registration act.55 Ch 18.71, Physicians.55 Ch 18.79, Nursing care.53 Ch 18.85, Real estate brokers and managing bro…53 Ch 18.32, Dentistry.52 Ch 18.27, Registration of contractors.50 Ch 18.39, Embalmers—Funeral directors.43 Ch 18.35, Hearing and speech services.40 Ch 18.74, Physical therapy.39 Ch 18.16, Cosmetologists, hair designers, barb…36

11 sections·Filtered byTitle 18✕Ch 18.227✕

RCW 18.227.005 Finding.
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The legislature finds that a behavioral health support specialist is a new member of the workforce in Washington state trained in the competencies developed by the University of Washington behavioral health support specialist clinical training program. The behavioral health suppo…
RCW 18.227.010 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Adult" means a person 18 years of age or older. (2) "Applicant" means a person who completes the required application, pays the required fee, is at least 18 years of …
RCW 18.227.020 Department rule-making authority.
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The department shall collaborate with the University of Washington department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and consult with other stakeholders to develop rules to implement this chapter by January 1, 2025, which shall be consistent with the University of Washington behav…
RCW 18.227.030 Certification required.
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A person may not represent themself as a behavioral health support specialist without being certified by the department. [ 2023 c 270 s 4.]

RCW 18.227.040 Practices not limited by chapter.

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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict delivery of behavioral health interventions by an individual otherwise regulated under this title and performing services within their authorized scope of practice. [ 2023 c 270 s 5.]

RCW 18.227.050 Authority of secretary.

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In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to: (1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter. Any rules adopted shall be in consultation with the University of Washington; (2) Establish all certification, exam…

RCW 18.227.060 Uniform disciplinary act—Application.

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The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs uncertified practice, the issuance and denial of certification, and the discipline of persons certified under this chapter. The secretary shall be the disciplinary authority under this chapter. [ 2023 c 270 s 7.]

RCW 18.227.070 Certification requirements.

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The secretary shall issue a certification to any applicant who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the secretary that the applicant meets the following requirements: (1) Graduation from a bachelor's degree program; (2) Successful completion of a behavioral health support speciali…

RCW 18.227.080 Examination.

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(1) The date and location of examinations shall be established by the secretary. Applicants who have been found by the secretary to meet the other requirements for certification shall be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. The secretary sha…

RCW 18.227.090 Application for certification—Fee.

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Applications for certification shall be submitted on forms provided by the secretary. The secretary may require any information and documentation which reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for certification provided for in this chap…

RCW 18.227.100 State medicaid program—Coverage.

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The health care authority shall take any steps which are necessary and proper to ensure that the services of behavioral health support specialists are covered under the state medicaid program by January 1, 2025. [ 2023 c 270 s 11.]