WAC 296-31-06903. Who may perform independent mental health evaluations for the crime victims compensation program?

  Providers who wish to perform independent mental health evaluations for the crime victims compensation program must be approved examiners and meet the following minimum qualifications:

Counselors * Masters or doctorate degree in a field of study related to mental health; and * Licensed by the Washington department of health as a social worker, mental health counselor or marriage and family therapist.

Advanced registered nurse practitioners * Licensed with the Washington department of health; and * Have a specialty in psychiatric and mental health nursing.

Psychologists * Licensed with the Washington department of health; or * Licensed within Oregon or Idaho by that state's
health care licensing authority.

Psychiatrists * Board certified; and * Licensed with the Washington department of health; or * Licensed within Oregon or Idaho by that state's health care licensing authority.

All examiners must have * An active practice; or * Be a clinical supervisor in an active practice; * Five years post licensure clinical experience treating crime victims; or * Three years clinical experience treating crime victims and two years supervising clinical work.

Note: Geographic need of the program may substitute for some of the above experience requirements.