Supervisors in Washington

Browse Licensed Supervisors, Collaborating Physicians, and Supervising Physicians in Washington. Filter by specialty, occupation, and supervision format to find the right match for your professional needs.

2 Supervisors found in Washington

Supervision Formats Allowed in Washington

Counseling (LPC / LMHC)
In-Person: AllowedHybrid: Not specifiedVirtual: Not specified
Social Work (LCSW)
In-Person: AllowedHybrid: AllowedVirtual: Allowed
Marriage & Family Therapy (LMFT)
In-Person: AllowedHybrid: AllowedVirtual: Allowed
Psychology
In-Person: AllowedHybrid: AllowedVirtual: Allowed
Collaborating Physician (NP)
In-Person: AllowedHybrid: AllowedVirtual: Allowed
Supervising Physician (PA)
In-Person: AllowedHybrid: AllowedVirtual: Allowed
Details and sources

Counseling (LPC / LMHC)

Washington defines your 100 required immediate-supervision hours as "a meeting" without saying in person or video, so confirm video hours with the Department of Health.

  • 100 hours of immediate supervision within 3,000 postgraduate hours
  • Immediate supervision: one supervisor, no more than two candidates
  • Supervisor must be an approved supervisor under WAC 246-809-234

Washington State Department of Health (Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee) · WAC 246-809-210(5)-(6); WAC 246-809-230(3)

Social Work (LCSW)

Supervision can be one-on-one or group, in person or virtual, with no cap on virtual hours.

  • 100 supervision hours; 60 must be one-to-one
  • 70 supervision hours must be with an LICSW
  • 3,000 hours over at least two years

Washington State Department of Health (Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee) · WAC 246-809-310(4), (7); WAC 246-809-330(2)

Marriage & Family Therapy (LMFT)

Supervision can be one-on-one or group, in person or virtual, with no cap on virtual hours.

  • 200 supervision hours; at least 100 one-on-one
  • 100 hours must be with an LMFT with two years' experience
  • 3,000 total hours including 1,000 direct client contact

Washington State Department of Health (Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee) · WAC 246-809-110(4), (6); WAC 246-809-130(3)

Psychology

Supervision can be in person or by live audio-video telesupervision, with no set limit on telesupervision hours.

  • Program needs a written telesupervision policy
  • Supervisor must judge you competent enough for telesupervision
  • Your client work cannot be done entirely by telehealth

Washington State Examining Board of Psychology · WAC 246-924-051; WAC 246-924-059(4), (12)

Collaborating Physician (NP)

NPs in Washington don't need a collaborating physician. You practice and prescribe independently from day one, with no transition-to-practice hours.

  • No physician agreement or transition-to-practice hours required
  • Prescriptive authority must be granted by the nursing commission
  • Title changes to APRN effective June 30, 2027

Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission · RCW 18.79.250; WAC 246-840-300

Supervising Physician (PA)

Your participating physician can be remote. Contact by phone or electronically is fine, and PAs with 4,000+ hours move from supervision to collaboration.

  • Collaboration agreement naming a participating physician required before practice
  • Under 4,000 postgraduate hours (or first 2,000 in new specialty): supervision
  • General/intrathecal anesthesia requires direct anesthesiologist supervision

Washington Medical Commission · RCW 18.71A.030(2)(c); RCW 18.71A.120(2)(b); WAC 246-918-055

For guidance only, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with your state board. Last verified Oct 2026.

Supervisors in Washington

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Rayman K

LMHC · Families

Sandpoint, ID

Licensed in:
WA
Supervision Type:
Virtual

I am licensed in Washington, Idaho and Texas. I have been a clinical therapist since 2000. I founded and was the Executive Director of a Therapeutic Foster Care/Adoption Agency for more than 20 years.

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Paula R

LMHC

Poulsbo, WA

Licensed in:
WA
Supervision Type:
Virtual

For seven years worked in public mental health as a clinical supervisor, currently the counseling director of a non profit counseling center and actively see clients as well. Has supervised over 25 master's level interns and over 9 for state license. Prior to this I worked in Christian ministry with children and families.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Supervision in Washington

What types of Supervisors can I find in Washington?

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How do I find a clinical Supervisor in Washington?

You can search for licensed clinical Supervisors in Washington on Find A Supervisor. Filter by license type, specialty, supervision format (in-person or virtual), and availability to find the best match for your licensure journey.

Can I find a Collaborating Physician in Washington?

Yes. Find A Supervisor lists Collaborating Physicians in Washington who work with nurse practitioners and other advanced practice providers. Filter by specialty and format to find a Collaborating Physician who meets your state's requirements.

How do I find a Supervising Physician in Washington?

You can search for Supervising Physicians in Washington on Find A Supervisor. Filter by specialty and location to connect with physicians who supervise physician assistants in your area.

Can I work with a Supervisor licensed in another state?

Supervision and collaboration requirements vary by state licensing board. Many Supervisors offer virtual sessions and may hold credentials in multiple states. Always confirm with your state board whether out-of-state supervision or collaboration is accepted before starting.

What supervision formats are available in Washington?

Supervisors and Collaborating Physicians in Washington offer virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats. Use the supervision format filter to narrow your search to the arrangement that works best for you.