Section 246-805-240 - Licensed assistant behavior analyst-Continuing supervision(1) A LABA shall work under the supervision of an LBA or individual otherwise qualified to practice in ABA consistent with RCW 18.380.030(1) for each client receiving ABA services.(2) A clinical supervisor shall: (a) Hold an active license in good standing as a Washington state LBA or be otherwise qualified to practice in ABA consistent with RCW 18.380.030(1); and(b) Be responsible and accountable for the services an LABA provides to clients.(3) The LABA and the clinical supervisor shall develop a supervision agreement before the LABA begins to provide any behavior analytic tasks. A copy of the supervision agreement must be maintained by both the clinical supervisor and LABA. The supervision agreement must include, but not be limited to:(a) Duties and responsibilities the LABA will perform;(b) Mechanism for reporting caseload to the clinical supervisor;(c) Type and frequency of supervision; and(d) Signature of both the clinical supervisor and supervisee.(4) The clinical supervisor shall review the LABA's progress with the LABA at least every six months.(5) The supervision shall include: (a) At least one face-to-face contact per month with the LABA. Face-to-face contact may occur in person, on-site, or by videoconferencing, and may include small group interaction; and(b) Visually observing the LABA with clients on a quarterly basis for at least one treatment session. Observation may occur in person or by videoconferencing.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-805-240
Adopted by WSR 17-12-084, Filed 6/5/2017, effective 7/1/2017Amended by WSR 24-11-103, Filed 5/17/2024, effective 6/17/2024