1. (1) To supervise a certified behavioral health support specialist, a provider shall hold one of the following Washington state credentials:

   1. (a) Advanced social worker or associate license under chapter 18.225 RCW;
   2. (b) Independent clinical social worker or associate license under chapter 18.225 RCW;
   3. (c) Marriage and family therapist or associate license under chapter 18.225 RCW;
   4. (d) Mental health counselor or associate license under chapter 18.225 RCW;
   5. (e) Osteopathic physician license under chapter 18.57 RCW;
   6. (f) Physician license under chapter 18.71 RCW;
   7. (g) Physician assistant license under chapter 18.71A RCW;
   8. (h) Psychiatric advanced practice registered nurse license under chapter 18.79 RCW; or
   9. (i) Psychologist or associate license under chapter 18.83 RCW.

2. (2) Other providers may also be eligible to provide BHSS supervision if they:

   1. (a) Hold a Washington state credential issued by another state agency; and
   2. (b) Have the ability to assess, diagnose, and treat identifiable mental and behavioral health conditions as part of their scope of practice.

3. (3) A clinical supervisor is responsible for:

   1. (a) Supervising a BHSS's treatment of clients and ensuring the BHSS does not exceed their scope of practice;
   2. (b) Providing regular, outcome-focused supervision appropriate for the BHSS's training, education, and experience;
   3. (c) Providing competent supervision based on the supervisor's own level of training, education, and experience; and
   4. (d) Ensuring that behavioral health consultation is available to the BHSS if necessary.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.227.020, chapter 18.227 RCW, and 2023 c 270. WSR 24-21-083, s 246-821-410, filed 10/16/24, effective 1/1/25.]