1. (1) A CBT shall work under close, ongoing supervision of a clinical supervisor for each client receiving ABA services.

2. (2) A clinical supervisor:

   1. (a) Shall hold an active license in good standing as an LBA, LABA, or a license issued by this state permitting the individual to practice ABA consistent with RCW 18.380.030(1); and
   2. (b) Is responsible for the conduct of the CBT at all times when working with clients under his or her supervision.

3. (3) The CBT and the clinical supervisor shall develop a supervision agreement before the CBT begins to provide any behavior analytic tasks. A copy of the supervision agreement must be maintained both by the supervisor and CBT. The supervision agreement must include, but not be limited to:

   1. (a) Duties and responsibilities the CBT will perform;
   2. (b) Type and frequency of supervision, as described in subsection (5) of this section; and
   3. (c) Signature of both the clinical supervisor and CBT.
4. (4) The clinical supervisor shall review the CBT's progress with the CBT as necessary and document the progress at least every six months.

5. (5) The clinical supervisor shall:

   1. (a) Meet in person with the CBT to provide guidance in working with new clients;
   2. (b) Conduct at least two face-to-face contacts per month with the CBT. Face-to-face contact may occur in person, on-site or by videoconferencing.

   3. (c) Provide direct supervision and observation for a minimum of five percent of the CBT's hours each month including:

      1. (i) Observing the CBT at least once per month when the CBT is providing ABA services to clients; and
      2. (ii) Observing the CBT with each client on his or her caseload at least once every three months.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.122.050, 18.380.050, 18.380.110, 43.70.110, 43.70.250, 2020 c 76, and 2021 c 276. WSR 24-11-103, § 246-805-330, filed 5/17/24, effective 6/17/24. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.380 RCW, RCW 18.122.050 and 43.70.250. WSR 17-08-018, § 246-805-330, filed 3/27/17, effective 4/27/17.]