# RCW 18.83A.050: RCW 18.83A.050: Interjurisdictional telepsychology scope of practice

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C83A_S050

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 18.83A.050
- **Heading:** RCW 18.83A.050: Interjurisdictional telepsychology scope of practice
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 83A / Section 050

## Text

A psychologist may practice in a receiving state under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology only in the performance of the scope of practice for psychology as assigned by an appropriate state psychology regulatory authority, as defined by the rules of the commission, and under the following circumstances: (1) The psychologist initiates a client/patient contact in a home state via telecommunications technologies with a client/patient in a receiving state; and (2) Meeting other conditions regarding telepsychology as determined by the rules adopted by the commission.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 18.83A.010 RCW 18.83A.010: Findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C83A_S010.md)
- [RCW 18.83A.020 RCW 18.83A.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C83A_S020.md)
- [RCW 18.83A.030 RCW 18.83A.030: Compact state licensing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C83A_S030.md)
- [RCW 18.83A.040 RCW 18.83A.040: Interjurisdictional telepsychology authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C83A_S040.md)
- [RCW 18.83A.050 RCW 18.83A.050: Interjurisdictional telepsychology scope of practice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C83A_S050.md)
- [RCW 18.83A.060 RCW 18.83A.060: Temporary authorization to practice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C83A_S060.md)
- [RCW 18.83A.070 RCW 18.83A.070: Adverse actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C83A_S070.md)
- [RCW 18.83A.080 RCW 18.83A.080: Regulatory authority—Powers and duties—Investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C83A_S080.md)
- [RCW 18.83A.090 RCW 18.83A.090: Psychology interjurisdictional compact commission—Composition—Bylaws—Powers—Executive board—Expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C83A_S090.md)
- [RCW 18.83A.100 RCW 18.83A.100: Psychology interjurisdictional compact commission—Rule making.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C83A_S100.md)
- [RCW 18.83A.110 RCW 18.83A.110: Coordinated licensure information system—Reporting information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C83A_S110.md)
- [RCW 18.83A.120 RCW 18.83A.120: Enforcement—Default—Termination of compact membership—Dispute resolution.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C83A_S120.md)
- [RCW 18.83A.130 RCW 18.83A.130: Rule-making authority—Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C83A_S130.md)
- [RCW 18.83A.900 RCW 18.83A.900: Short title—2022 c 5.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C83A_S900.md)

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