Washington · statute · Wash. Rev. Code ch. 18.420 · 11 active provisions
(1) The legislature finds that peers play a critical role along the behavioral health continuum of care, from outreach to treatment to recovery support. Peers deal in the currency of hope and motivation. Peers bring hope to individuals receiving services and are incredibly adept at supporting people with behavioral hea…
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Approved supervisor" means:(a) Until July 1, 2028, a behavioral health provider, as defined in RCW 71.24.025 with at least two years of experience working in a behavioral health practice that employs peer su…
In addition to any other authority, the secretary has the authority to:(1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter;(2) Establish all certification, examination, and renewal fees for certified peer support specialists in accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250;(3) Establish forms and…
Beginning July 1, 2025, except as provided in RCW 71.24.920, the decision of a person practicing peer support services to become certified under this chapter is voluntary. A person may not use the title certified peer support specialist unless the person holds a credential under this chapter.
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit or restrict:(1) An individual who holds a credential issued by this state, other than as a certified peer support specialist or certified peer support specialist trainee, to engage in the practice of an occupation or profession without obtaining an additional credent…
(1) Beginning July 1, 2025, except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, the secretary shall issue a certificate to practice as a certified peer support specialist to any applicant who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the secretary that the applicant meets the following requirements:(a) Submission…
(1) Beginning July 1, 2025, the secretary shall issue a certificate to practice as a certified peer support specialist trainee to any applicant who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the secretary that:(a) The applicant meets the requirements of RCW 18.420.050 (1)(a), (b), (c), (d), and (4) and is working toward the s…
(1) The date and location of written examinations must be established by the health care authority. Applicants who have been found by the health care authority to meet other requirements for obtaining a certificate must be scheduled for the next examination following the filing of the application. The health care autho…
The secretary shall establish, by rule, the requirements and fees for renewal of a certificate issued pursuant to this chapter. Fees must be established in accordance with RCW 43.70.110 and 43.70.250. Failure to renew the certificate invalidates the certificate and all privileges granted by the certificate. If a certif…
The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs uncertified practice of peer support services, the issuance and denial of certificates, and the discipline of certified peer support specialists and certified peer support specialist trainees under this chapter.
(1) The department shall conduct an assessment and submit a report to the governor and the committees of the legislature with jurisdiction over health policy issues by December 1, 2027.(2) The report in subsection (1) of this section shall provide:(a) An analysis of the adequacy of the supply of certified peer support…