Title 18 — Title 18 BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS
113 chapters · 2,288 sections in this title.
RCW 18.83.010 Definitions.
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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 principles, methods, and procedures for the purposes of preventing or eliminating symptomatic or ma…
RCW 18.83.020 License required—Use of "psychology" or similar terms.
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(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 person to whom this chapter applies to represent himself or herself to be a psychologist without first obtaining a license as provide…
RCW 18.83.035 Examining board—Composition—Terms—Chairperson.
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There is created the examining board of psychology which shall examine the qualifications of applicants for licensing. The board shall consist of nine psychologists and two public members, all appointed by the governor. The public members shall not be and have never been psycholo…
RCW 18.83.045 Examining board—Generally.
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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 meetings shall be held in Olympia, Washington, or such other places as may be designated by the secretary. Five members of the board shall con…
RCW 18.83.050 Examining board—Powers and duties.
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(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 for licensing under this chapter, to determine which applicants are eligible for licensing under this chapter and shall forward to th…
RCW 18.83.051 Examining board—Compensation and travel expenses.
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Each member of the board shall be compensated in accordance with RCW 43.03.265 and in addition thereto shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of the board in accordance with RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. The board is designated as a class five …
RCW 18.83.054 Application of uniform disciplinary act.
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(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, except that the term "unlicensed practice" shall be defined by RCW 18.83.180 rather than RCW 18.130.020.(2) …
RCW 18.83.060 Application, examination—Fees.
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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 s 64; 1991 c 3 s 197; 1984 c 279 s 79; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 s 72; 1965 c 70 s 6; 1955 c 305 s 6.]Notes:Se…
RCW 18.83.070 Applicants—Qualifications—Examination.
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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 holds a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution, obtained from an integrated program of graduate study in psychology as…
RCW 18.83.072 Examinations.
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(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 times as the board may determine.(2) Any applicant who fails to make a passing grade on the examination may be allowed to retake th…
RCW 18.83.080 Licenses—Issuance—Display.
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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 such applicant a license authorizing such applicant to use the title "psychologist". Each licensed psychologist shall keep his or he…
RCW 18.83.082 Temporary permit.
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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 days within a calendar year, must petition the board for a temporary permit to perform such practices. If the person is licensed or certifi…
RCW 18.83.090 Continuing education requirements—Human trafficking information—License renewal.
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(1) The board shall establish rules governing mandatory continuing education requirements which shall be met by any psychologist applying for a license renewal.(2) The office of crime victims advocacy shall supply the board with information on methods of recognizing victims of hu…
RCW 18.83.105 Certificates of qualification.
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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 Doctor of Philosophy or its equivalent in psychology from an accredited educational institution. These certificate…
RCW 18.83.110 Privileged communications.
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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 confidential communications between attorney and client, but this exception is subject to the limitations und…
RCW 18.83.115 Duty to disclose information to client.
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(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 accordance with guidelines developed by the board, which will inform clients of the purposes of a…
RCW 18.83.121 Unprofessional conduct.
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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 to maintain the confidentiality of information under RCW 18.83.110;(2) Violating the ethical code developed by the board unde…
RCW 18.83.135 Examining board—Powers and duties.
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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 publish and distribute to all psychologists at least once each year abstracts of significant activities of the board;(2) To…
RCW 18.83.155 Examining board—Notice of disciplinary action.
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The board shall report to appropriate national and state organizations which represent the profession of psychology any disciplinary action.[ 1994 c 35 s 5; 1987 c 150 s 54; 1984 c 279 s 89.]Notes:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.Severability—1984 c 279: See RCW 18.130…
RCW 18.83.170 License without oral examination—Reciprocity program.
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(1) 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 any applicant who has not previously failed any examination held by the board of psy…
RCW 18.83.180 Penalties.
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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 to imply that he or she is a licensed psychologist unless duly licensed under or specifically excluded from the provisions of this chapter;…
RCW 18.83.190 Injunction.
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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 valid license, certificated qualification, or a temporary permit to do so, or if he or she violates any of the provisions of thi…
RCW 18.83.200 Exemptions.
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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 performed as a part of or are dependent upon a position in a college or university in the state of Washington.(2) Any pers…
RCW 18.83.210 Certain counseling or guidance not prohibited.
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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 as psychologists.[ 1965 c 70 s 25.] Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as prohibiting any individual f…
RCW 18.83.220 Supervised experience hours—Reduction for certified chemical dependency professionals.
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The department shall reduce the total number of supervised experience hours required under RCW 18.83.070 by three months for any applicant for a license under this chapter who has practiced as a certified chemical dependency professional for three years in the previous ten years.…