WAC 246-811-020. Sexual misconduct

(1) The definitions and prohibitions on sexual misconduct described in chapter 246-16 WAC apply to substance use disorder professionals and a substance use disorder professional trainee except WAC 246-16-100 (4) and (5). (2) A substance use disorder professional or a substance use disorder professional trainee shall never engage, or attempt to engage, in: (a) The activities listed in WAC 246-16-100 (1) and (2) with a former patient, former client, or former key party; or (b) A nontreatment relationship with a former client or former key party that could create a conflict of interest or imbalance of power. (3) A substance use disorder professional or substance use disorder professional trainee shall never engage in any form of sexual or romantic relationship with any current or former client. This prohibition shall include in-person and electronic interactions or relationships. (4) A substance use disorder professional or substance use disorder professional trainee shall be prohibited from engaging in counseling relationships with friends or family members and shall not accept as a client anyone with whom they have engaged in a romantic, sexual, social, or familial relationship.