WAC 246-809-099. Licensed counselor supervisor stipend program

(1) Effective July 1, 2025, the licensed counselor supervisor stipend program is established by the department under RCW 18.225.180 . (2) Subject to availability of amounts appropriated for this purpose, each stipend amount shall be determined by the department and dependent on the duration of supervision, up to $2,000 per year per associate. (3) To qualify for a stipend, a supervisor shall: (a) Meet requirements for an approved supervisor under chapter 246-809 WAC; (b) Be preapproved for the stipend program by the department; (c) Follow the supervision standards established in WAC 246-809-020 while supervising at least one associate; and (d) Complete necessary forms as required by the department. (4) A supervisor must maintain documentation of expenses accrued while supervising each associate. (5) The supervisor may charge an associate up to $1,600 per year to recoup any expenses attributable to supervision of the associate that exceed the amount of the stipend.