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Emergency Rules - Please read before applying for licensure
Effective October 25, 2024, there are emergency rules affecting licensing requirements. If you are applying after October 25, 2024, please review the emergency rules (PDF) to see how you may be affected.
Please note, our online application does not reflect the emergency rule changes. Though you may still apply online, you will need to complete an updated paper application for the portions that have changed. Our credentialing staff will reach out to you after completing intake of your online application and indicate which parts of the updated paper application you need to complete for the new changes.
Telehealth
Any psychologist providing services to a client located in Washington state must have one of the following (there are no exceptions):
- a temporary practice permit
- a full license issued by Washington state (for any reason, any length of time, etc.)
- be an active participant of PSYPACT
The temporary permit has no fee, allows up to 90 calendar (not consecutive) days of psychological services, including telepsychology. You may apply online for a temporary permit.
Telehealth is allowed under the Washington state psychologist license. Review the telepsychology guidelines for further information.
- PSYPACT – The 2022 legislative session passed SHB 1286 which allowed Washington to join PSYPACT. PSYPACT is an interstate psychology compact that allows qualified psychologists from participating states to provide telehealth services and temporary in-person services to residents of other participating states. More information is available on PSYPACT website.
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Information for providers whose credentials have been affected by a drug conviction.
- Beginning January 1, 2021, health care professionals (excluding physicians) who are offering telemedicine services to patients, are required to complete telemedicine training. Please see the Department of Health policy statement with additional information related to this requirement (PDF) for more information.
To learn more about the different training options available and access additional resources, please visit the Washington State Telehealth Collaborative Training page. To complete the free and publicly available telemedicine training, please select enroll and create a Canvas account to access the Washington State Medical Professional Telemedicine Training.
- Telepsychology guidelines
- Education in suicide assessment, treatment and management
- Suicide prevention training for health professionals