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Washington licenses Psychologists through the Washington State Examining Board of Psychology (Department of Health). Licensure for independent practice generally requires a doctoral degree in psychology (PhD, PsyD, or EdD) from an accredited program, a period of supervised professional experience, and a passing score on the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP). Verify current licensing, PSYPACT, supervised-experience, renewal, and continuing-education requirements directly with the Washington State Examining Board of Psychology (Department of Health).
Requires a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in psychology from an accredited program. Verify exact accreditation and degree criteria with the Department of Health.
Requires passing the EPPP (ASPPB) and the Washington State Psychologist Jurisprudence Examination. Verify passing scores and current exam requirements with the Department of Health.
Reportedly requires approximately 3,300 hours of supervised professional experience, including a qualifying internship of approximately 1,500 hours, with most supervision provided by a licensed psychologist. Verify exact hour and supervision rules with the Department of Health.
The state has enacted PSYPACT (the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact). Psychologists who hold an E.Passport or IPC can practice telepsychology into, and provide temporary in-person practice in, this state and other PSYPACT states without a separate full license. Some enacting states have an effective date before they begin participating.
Washington has enacted PSYPACT and is listed as a member on psypact.gov, allowing authorized cross-state telepsychology and temporary practice. Verify current status with the Washington State Department of Health and psypact.gov.
Washington has enacted PSYPACT. License portability may be available by endorsement/reciprocity, through ASPPB credentialing (e.g., the CPQ or Certificate of Professional Qualification), and — for cross-state telepsychology — through PSYPACT where the state participates. Verify endorsement eligibility and compact participation with the Washington State Examining Board of Psychology (Department of Health).
Telepsychology practice is governed by state law and board rules; in PSYPACT states, an E.Passport authorizes telepsychology into other PSYPACT states. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Washington State Examining Board of Psychology (Department of Health).
This guide is for general informational purposes only and should not be treated as legal, licensing, or employment advice. Psychologist licensing laws, board rules, doctoral education and examination requirements, PSYPACT participation, supervised-experience rules, and renewal/continuing-education requirements vary by state and may change. Always verify current requirements directly with the official state board of psychology.