Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-924 - Psychologists
Section 246-924-467 - Limited services related to parenting evaluations

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-924-467

Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

(1) A psychologist may perform limited evaluative services related to, but not intended to be, a full parenting evaluation. Examples of these services include:

(a) Evaluating the parenting ability of a party;

(b) Evaluating substance abuse status of a party;

(c) Assessing psychological functioning of a party;

(d) Performing a sexual deviance evaluation;

(e) Conducting a domestic violence assessment;

(f) Assessing allegations of sexual or physical abuse of a child; and

(g) Performing a vocational assessment of a party. The evaluator shall limit conclusions and recommendations to the scope of the requested assessment.

(2) With an appropriate authorization, a psychologist who has provided therapeutic services may provide information to the court or an evaluator regarding a client. Relevant information may include, but is not limited to:

(a) Diagnosis, clinical and personality assessment;

(b) Treatment plan, or prognosis.

Statutory Authority: RCW 18.83.050. 07-12-090, § 246-924-467, filed 6/6/07, effective 7/7/07.

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