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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 388. Social and Health Services, Department of |
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Chapter 388-147. Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services. |
Section 388-147-1470. Do I need to employ consultants at my agency?
Latest version.
- (1) You must have a consultant available as needed to work with your staff, the children you serve, and the children's families. Consultants may be used for case management or program support.(2) A case management consultant is responsible to:(a) Review treatment, case plans, or adoption home studies as appropriate;(b) Provide one hour of consultation/clinical supervision to case management staff without a master's degree in social services or a closely related field for every twenty hours that person works. Staff consultations shall be documented and available to staff on an as needed basis; and(c) Monitor the staff skill development in order to effectively manage their cases.(3) Each case management consultant must have:(a) A master's degree in social services or a closely related field from an accredited school;(b) The training, experience, knowledge and demonstrated skills for each area in which he or she will be supervising or advising;(c) The ability to ensure staff develop their skills and understanding needed to effectively manage cases;(d) The ability to monitor staff development and training; and(e) Knowledge of mandatory child abuse and neglect reporting requirements.