WAC 246-821-410. Clinical supervisors

(1) To supervise a certified behavioral health support specialist, a provider shall hold one of the following Washington state credentials: (a) Advanced social worker or associate license under chapter 18.225 RCW; (b) Independent clinical social worker or associate license under chapter 18.225 RCW; (c) Marriage and family therapist or associate license under chapter 18.225 RCW; (d) Mental health counselor or associate license under chapter 18.225 RCW; (e) Osteopathic physician license under chapter 18.57 RCW; (f) Physician license under chapter 18.71 RCW; (g) Physician assistant license under chapter 18.71A RCW; (h) Psychiatric advanced practice registered nurse license under chapter 18.79 RCW; or (i) Psychologist or associate license under chapter 18.83 RCW. (2) Other providers may also be eligible to provide BHSS supervision if they: (a) Hold a Washington state credential issued by another state agency; and (b) Have the ability to assess, diagnose, and treat identifiable mental and behavioral health conditions as part of their scope of practice. (3) A clinical supervisor is responsible for: (a) Supervising a BHSS's treatment of clients and ensuring the BHSS does not exceed their scope of practice; (b) Providing regular, outcome-focused supervision appropriate for the BHSS's training, education, and experience; (c) Providing competent supervision based on the supervisor's own level of training, education, and experience; and (d) Ensuring that behavioral health consultation is available to the BHSS if necessary.