Oregon Revised Statutes
As used in ORS 675.010 to 675.150, unless the context requires otherwise: “Approved doctoral program in psychology” means a doctoral program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association or a doctoral program in psychology accredited individually or as part of an institutional accreditation by another private or governmental accrediting…
To safeguard the people of the State of Oregon from the dangers of unqualified and improper practice of psychology, no person shall, unless exempted from the provisions of ORS 675.010 to 675.150 by ORS 675.090: Practice psychology in this state without first being licensed under ORS 675.010 to 675.150; or Represent oneself to be a psychologist without firs…
ORS 58.325 to 58.365 shall not apply to professional corporations rendering psychological services. (Licensing)
Upon application for licensure accompanied by the established fee, the Oregon Board of Psychology shall issue a psychologist license to an applicant who performs to the satisfaction of the board in examinations prescribed by the board and furnishes evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant: Has complied with all applicable provisions of ORS 675.…
Examinations administered by the Oregon Board of Psychology for applicants for licenses under ORS 675.010 to 675.150 shall be held at least once every year at such times and places as the board may determine. Timely and appropriate notice shall be sent to each applicant. Any applicant may, upon written request to the board, discuss the applicant’s performan…
The Oregon Board of Psychology shall adopt rules governing examinations required by the board. When the board requires a board administered examination, the board shall: Maintain a complete record of the proceedings and of the questions asked and responses given; and Inform applicants in writing of the examination results for each tested subject area. Up…
Upon application for licensure accompanied by the established fee, the Oregon Board of Psychology may issue a license, without national examination, to any applicant who furnishes evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant: Holds a doctoral degree from an approved doctoral program in psychology and is licensed or certified to practice psychology …
Upon application therefor and payment of the required fee, the Oregon Board of Psychology may issue a limited permit to practice as a psychologist to an applicant holding a certificate or license to practice psychology issued by another state whose requirements are, in the judgment of the board, essentially equivalent to those required by ORS 675.010 to 675.…
(Temporary provisions relating to psychologist associate licenses issued before January 1, 2022) Note: Sections 1, 2 and 4, chapter 211, Oregon Laws 2021, provide: Sec. 1. Section 2 of this 2021 Act is added to and made a part of ORS 675.010 to 675.150. [2021 c.211 §1] Sec. 2. (1) A psychologist associate licensed by the Oregon Board of Psychology before …
If any of the grounds enumerated in subsection (2) of this section exist, the Oregon Board of Psychology may impose any of the following sanctions: Deny a license to an applicant; Refuse to renew the license of a psychologist or psychologist associate; Suspend the license of a psychologist or psychologist associate for a period of not less than one year; …
Any information that the Oregon Board of Psychology obtains under ORS 675.070 or 675.085 is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175. Any person who in good faith provides information to the board shall not be subject to an action for civil damages as a result thereof.
Upon receipt of a complaint under ORS 675.010 to 675.150, the Oregon Board of Psychology shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165. Where the board proposes to refuse to issue a license or to impose any disciplinary action under ORS 675.070, opportunity for hearing shall be accorded as provided in ORS chapter 183. The board shall render …
The lapse, suspension or revocation of a license issued under ORS 675.010 to 675.150 by the operation of law, by order of the Oregon Board of Psychology or by the decision of a court of law, or the voluntary surrender of a license by a licensee, does not deprive the board of jurisdiction to proceed with any investigation of or any action or disciplinary proc…
ORS 675.010 to 675.150 do not apply to: A person who teaches psychology, conducts psychological research or provides consulting services to an organization or institution, provided that the person does not supervise direct psychological services and does not treat any behavioral, emotional or mental disorder of an individual. The provision of expert testim…
There hereby is created the Oregon Board of Psychology consisting of nine members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 and 171.565. All members of the board must be Oregon residents. Of the members of the board: Six of the members must have doctoral or master’s degrees with primary emphasi…
In addition to the powers otherwise granted under ORS 675.010 to 675.150, the Oregon Board of Psychology has all powers necessary or proper to: Determine qualifications of applicants to practice psychology in this state, prepare, conduct and grade examinations and license qualified applicants who comply with the provisions of ORS 675.010 to 675.150 and the …
Subject to prior approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the fees and charges established under ORS 675.110 shall not exceed the cost of administering the regulatory program of the Oregon Board of Psychology pertaining to the purpose for which the fee or charge is established, as authorized by the Legislative Assembly within the board’s…
The Oregon Board of Psychology shall select one of its members as chairperson, and another as vice chairperson, for the terms and with the powers and duties necessary for the performance of the functions of the offices determined by the board. A majority of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. The board shall meet at least once a…
On or before the 10th day of each month, the Oregon Board of Psychology shall pay into the State Treasury all moneys received by the board during the preceding calendar month. The State Treasurer shall credit the moneys to the Oregon Board of Psychology Account. The moneys in the Oregon Board of Psychology Account are continuously appropriated to the board f…
Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a licensed psychologist who has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee of another board has engaged in prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 shall report the prohibited conduct in the manner provided in ORS 676.150. (Enforcement)
The Oregon Board of Psychology may institute and commence injunction proceedings in any circuit court in Oregon to enjoin the unlawful practice of psychology. In any such proceeding it shall not be necessary to show that any person is individually injured by the actions complained of. If the person complained of is found by the court to have unlawfully engag…
The Mental Health Regulatory Agency is created to provide for the more effective coordination of administrative and regulatory functions of the regulated boards involved in protecting the public through the licensing and regulation of professions in this state that are related to behavioral and mental health. The agency shall provide a uniform structure and…
As used in ORS 675.160 to 675.178: “Authorization” means a certificate, license, permit or registration issued by a regulated board that allows a person to practice a regulated profession. “Regulated board” means a board that is listed in ORS 675.166. “Regulated profession” means a profession regulated by a regulated board. Note: See note under 675.160.
The Mental Health Regulatory Agency shall provide administrative and regulatory oversight and centralized service for: The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, as provided in ORS 675.715 to 675.835; and The Oregon Board of Psychology, as provided in ORS 675.010 to 675.150. Note: See note under 675.160.
The responsibilities of the Mental Health Regulatory Agency include, but are not limited to: Budgeting; Record keeping; Staffing; Contracting; Establishing uniform and streamlined policies and procedures for the issuance and renewal of authorizations, the collection of fees and the investigation of complaints; Preparing and tracking office performance …
The expenses of the Mental Health Regulatory Agency shall be paid by the regulated boards as established by rule by the regulated boards in consultation with each other. Note: See note under 675.160.
In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the Director of the Mental Health Regulatory Agency may adopt rules necessary for the administration of the laws that the agency is charged with administering. Note: See note under 675.160.
The Mental Health Regulatory Agency is under the supervision and control of the Director of the Mental Health Regulatory Agency, who is responsible for the performance of the duties, functions and powers and for the organization of the agency. The regulated boards shall jointly appoint the director, who shall serve at the direction of the boards. If the boa…
As used in ORS 675.210 to 675.340, unless the context requires otherwise: “Board” means the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board. “Occupational therapist” means a person licensed to practice occupational therapy under ORS 675.210 to 675.340. “Occupational therapy” means the analysis and use of purposeful activity with individuals who are limited by physic…
No person shall practice occupational therapy or purport to be an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, or as being able to practice occupational therapy, or to render occupational therapy services, or use the abbreviations designated by the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board under ORS 675.320 unless the person is licensed in accordance…
No person shall hire or employ a person to practice as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant unless the person hired or employed is licensed in accordance with ORS 675.210 to 675.340. (Licensing)
Any person desiring to be licensed as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall apply in writing to the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board in the form and manner provided by the board. Each application shall include or be accompanied by evidence, satisfactory to the board, that the applicant possesses the qualifications prescribed i…
Except as provided in ORS 675.270, an applicant for licensure under ORS 675.210 to 675.340 as an occupational therapist must: Have successfully completed an educational program in occupational therapy recognized by the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board, with concentration in biological or physical science, psychology and sociology, and with education in …
Except as provided in ORS 675.270, an applicant for licensure under ORS 675.210 to 675.340 as an occupational therapy assistant shall: Be at least 18 years of age. Have successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program for occupational therapy assistants recognized by the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board. Pass an examination a…
The Occupational Therapy Licensing Board may license without examination any person who applies and meets the requirements under ORS 675.210 to 675.340, and: Is currently certified as an occupational therapist registered (O.T.R.) or certified occupational therapy assistant (C.O.T.A.) by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy; or Prese…
Licenses issued under ORS 675.210 to 675.340 shall expire on May 31 of even-numbered years. The Occupational Therapy Licensing Board shall license any person who meets the requirements of ORS 675.210 to 675.340 upon payment of a license fee in an amount established by the board. The board shall issue a certificate to each person licensed. The certificate sha…
Each licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall apply to the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board prior to the expiration of a license for a renewal of a license. Each applicant for renewal of a license shall pay a renewal fee, in an amount established by the board, at the time of filing a renewal application. Any license that is…
The Occupational Therapy Licensing Board may deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a license or may impose probationary conditions where the licensee or applicant has: Committed unprofessional conduct as defined by the standards established by the board; Obtained or attempted to obtain a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation or concealment of mat…
There is created the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board. The board is composed of five members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 and 171.565. All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board: Two must be licensed occupational therapists in this sta…
The Occupational Therapy Licensing Board shall have the following powers in addition to powers otherwise granted under ORS 675.210 to 675.340 or necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 675.210 to 675.340: To organize and elect from its membership a chairperson and vice chairperson, each of whom shall hold office for one year or until the election and q…
The Occupational Therapy Licensing Board Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys received by the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board under ORS 675.210 to 675.340 shall be deposited into the account and are continuously appropriated to the board to be used only for the administration and enforceme…
Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, an occupational therapist who has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee of another board has engaged in prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 shall report the prohibited conduct in the manner provided in ORS 676.150. (Enforcemen…
Upon the complaint of any citizen of this state, or upon its own motion, the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board may investigate any alleged violation of ORS 675.210 to 675.340. The board shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165. In the conduct of investigations, the board may: Take evidence; Take the depositions of witnesses, includ…
In addition to any other liability or penalty provided by law, the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board may impose a civil penalty on a person who violates any provision of ORS 675.210 to 675.340 or 675.850 in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each violation. The board shall impose civil penalties under this section in the manner provided by ORS 183.745. …
The district attorney shall prosecute all persons charged with violations of any of the provisions of ORS 675.210 to 675.340 and 675.990 (2). The director, under the direction of the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board, shall aid the district attorney in the enforcement of ORS 675.210 to 675.340 and 675.990 (2).
CERTIFIED SEXUAL OFFENSE THERAPISTS (Generally)
As used in ORS 675.365 to 675.410: “Certified associate sexual offense therapist” means a person who is certified under ORS 675.375 or 675.380 to provide services for the treatment and rehabilitation of persons described in ORS 675.368 while under the direct supervision of a certified clinical sexual offense therapist. “Certified clinical sexual offense th…
ORS 675.365 to 675.410 apply to the provision of sexual abuse specific treatment to any person, regardless of whether the person: Self-refers for sexual abuse specific treatment; Has been convicted or adjudicated of a sex crime, as defined in ORS 163A.005, or a sexual offense, as provided in ORS 163.305 to 163.467, and mandated by a court, a releasing auth…
A person may not: Engage in the practice of sexual abuse specific treatment or assume or use any title, words or abbreviations, including the title or designation “certified clinical sexual offense therapist,” “certified associate sexual offense therapist,” “certified secondary clinical sexual offense therapist” or “certified sexual offense therapist intern…
To obtain certification as a clinical sexual offense therapist, associate sexual offense therapist, secondary clinical sexual offense therapist or sexual offense therapist intern, an applicant must complete an application developed and prescribed by the Sexual Offense Treatment Board and file a professional disclosure statement with the Health Licensing Offi…
Upon receipt of an application and the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576, the Health Licensing Office shall certify a clinical sexual offense therapist, associate sexual offense therapist or secondary clinical sexual offense therapist if the applicant provides evidence to the satisfaction of the office that the applicant is recognized as a clinic…
ORS 675.365 to 675.410 do not apply to: A student enrolled in an approved educational program who is pursuing a graduate degree in a mental health field, if the student provides sexual abuse specific treatment services only for academic credit as part of an organized and supervised training program. A person employed by a local, state or federal government…
A person who engages in the practice of sexual abuse specific treatment as a certified clinical sexual offense therapist, and who did not hold an active Oregon mental health professional license or equivalent license as determined by the Health Licensing Office as of the date of the person’s initial certification, may continue to engage in the practice of se…
In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, and at the direction of the Sexual Offense Treatment Board, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 against a certified clinical sexual offense therapist, certified associate sexual offense therapist, certified secondary clinical sexual offense therapis…
A certified sexual offense therapist, or any employee of a certified sexual offense therapist, may not disclose any communication made by a client during the course of noninvestigatory professional treatment or rehabilitation, except: When the client or a person authorized to act on behalf of the client gives consent to the disclosure; When the client init…
The Sexual Offense Treatment Board is established within the Health Licensing Office. The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor from lists of recommended persons submitted as provided in subsection (2) of this section. All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members appointed to the board: Two shall be from…
The Sexual Offense Treatment Board shall: Determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for certification as clinical sexual offense therapists, associate sexual offense therapists, secondary clinical sexual offense therapists and sexual offense therapist interns under ORS 675.365 to 675.380. Establish standards of practice and professional respon…
The Health Licensing Office shall: Issue certifications to persons determined by the office to be qualified. Make all disbursements necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 675.365 to 675.410. Maintain a registry of all current certified sexual offense therapists. The registry shall be made available to the public online. Keep a record of its proceed…
As used in ORS 675.510 to 675.600, unless the context requires otherwise: “Authorization to practice regulated social work” means a certificate or license issued by the State Board of Licensed Social Workers under ORS 675.510 to 675.600. “Clinical social work” means: A specialty within the practice of master’s social work that requires the application of …
A person may not use any title, words or abbreviations, including the title “social worker,” that indicate that the person has an authorization to practice regulated social work unless the person is a regulated social worker. Subsection (1) of this section does not prohibit: The use of the educational designations “Bachelor of Social Work” or “Master’s of …
A person may not practice clinical social work unless the person is a clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530 or a clinical social work associate certified under ORS 675.537, except if the person is: Licensed or certified by the State of Oregon to provide mental health services, provided that the person is acting within the lawful scope of practic…
If an applicant for initial licensure as a clinical social worker has complied with the requirements of this section and has paid the fee under ORS 675.571, the State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall issue a license to the applicant. An applicant for licensure as a clinical social worker shall submit evidence satisfactory to the board that the applica…
The State Board of Licensed Social Workers may adopt rules providing for: The temporary licensure of clinical social workers; The temporary registration of baccalaureate social workers; The temporary licensure of master’s social workers; and The temporary certification of clinical social work associates. The board may establish by rule fees for temporar…
If an applicant for initial registration for the practice of baccalaureate social work has complied with the requirements of this section and has paid the fee under ORS 675.571, the State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall register the applicant as a baccalaureate social worker. Upon registration, the board shall issue notice of the registration to the a…
If an applicant for initial licensure for the practice of master’s social work has complied with the requirements of this section and has paid the fee under ORS 675.571, the State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall issue a license to the applicant. An applicant for licensure for the practice of master’s social work shall submit evidence satisfactory to …
The State Board of Licensed Social Workers may adopt rules to establish written examination requirements for: The practice of baccalaureate social work under ORS 675.532; The practice of master’s social work under ORS 675.533; or Clinical social work licensure under ORS 675.530. The rules adopted by the board under this section shall specify the subjects…
If an applicant for initial certification as a clinical social work associate has complied with the requirements of this section and has paid the fee under ORS 675.571, the State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall certify the applicant. Upon certification, the board shall issue a certificate to the applicant. An applicant for certification as a clinical…
Subject to subsection (8) of this section, the State Board of Licensed Social Workers may impose any or all of the sanctions specified in subsection (2) of this section, upon proof, after a hearing pursuant to the provisions of ORS chapter 183 relating to a contested case, that a regulated social worker: Has been convicted in this or any other state of a cr…
To safeguard the people of the State of Oregon from the dangers of unqualified and improper practice of social work, a regulated social worker whose authorization to practice regulated social work has been revoked by the State Board of Licensed Social Workers may not: Engage in or offer to engage in the practice of clinical social work. Represent that the …
If the State Board of Licensed Social Workers has revoked or refused to reissue or renew an authorization to practice regulated social work, the board may reissue the authorization after one year from the date of the revocation or the date the reissuance or renewal was refused.
An authorization to practice regulated social work granted by the State Board of Licensed Social Workers under ORS 675.510 to 675.600 is effective when the authorization is issued by the board. An authorization to practice regulated social work granted by the board expires on the date established by the board by rule. The board shall adopt rules setting fo…
The State Board of Licensed Social Workers may establish by rule continuing education requirements for the renewal of authorizations to practice regulated social work. The board may require applicants for renewal of authorization to practice regulated social work to submit evidence of completion of continuing education requirements as a condition of renewal…
The State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall collect fees for: Examination and reexamination. An initial authorization to practice regulated social work. Renewal of an authorization to practice regulated social work. Delinquent renewal of an authorization to practice regulated social work. Fees collected under subsection (1) of this section shall be…
A regulated social worker or any employee of the regulated social worker may not disclose any communication given by a client in the course of noninvestigatory professional activity when the communication was given to enable the regulated social worker to aid the client, except when: The client or a person legally responsible for the client’s affairs gives …
As used in this section: “Impaired professional” means a regulated social worker who is unable to practice with professional skill and safety by reason of habitual or excessive use or abuse of drugs, alcohol or other substances that impair ability or by reason of a mental health disorder. “Prohibited conduct” has the meaning given that term in ORS 676.150.…
Upon complaint of any person, or upon its own initiative, the State Board of Licensed Social Workers may investigate any alleged violation of ORS 675.510 to 675.600. Any information that the board obtains pursuant to subsection (1) of this section is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175 and is not admissible in judicial proceedings, other than judicia…
There is established a State Board of Licensed Social Workers. The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 and 171.565. All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board: Three members shall be clinical social workers li…
In addition to the powers otherwise granted under ORS 675.510 to 675.600, the State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall have the following powers: To determine the qualifications of applicants to practice social work in this state. To cause to have examinations prepared, conducted and graded. To grant authorizations to practice regulated social work to…
The State Board of Licensed Social Workers Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the State Board of Licensed Social Workers Account shall be credited to the account. Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the board for the administration and enforcement of ORS 675.510 to …
The State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall: Pursuant to ORS chapter 183, adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 675.510 to 675.600. Publish annually a list of the names and addresses of all persons who have been authorized to practice regulated social work. Establish a voluntary arbitration procedure that may be invoked with the co…
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE
The Oregon Health Authority shall create workforce training and establish endorsements or certifications for behavioral health providers of co-occurring disorder treatment. Note: 675.650, 675.653, 675.655, 675.658, 675.661 and 675.664 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 675 or any series ther…
The Behavioral Health Incentive Subaccount is created in the Health Care Provider Incentive Fund established in ORS 676.450. The Behavioral Health Incentive Subaccount consists of moneys appropriated to the subaccount by the Legislative Assembly and gifts, grants and donations from public or private sources. Moneys in the subaccount are continuously appropri…
The Oregon Health Authority shall provide incentives to increase the recruitment and retention of providers in the behavioral health care workforce with associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees or other credentials that increase access to services that are peer- and community-driven and that provide culturally specific and culturally responsive s…
The Oregon Health Authority shall establish a program to provide grants to licensed psychologists, marriage and family therapists licensed under ORS 675.715, professional counselors licensed under ORS 675.715, and clinical social workers licensed under ORS 675.530 to provide supervised clinical experience to associates or other individuals who have the neces…
A public or private entity that employs mental health care providers who supervise associates, interns or other individuals who must have supervised clinical experience as a condition of licensure as a mental health care provider shall pay all costs incurred by the supervisor in providing supervision and the costs of the individual receiving supervision if t…
The Oregon Health Authority shall coordinate with systems of higher education and with the Higher Education Coordinating Commission in considering workforce investments under ORS 675.655 and 675.658. The authority shall ensure that investments made in accordance with ORS 675.655 and 675.658 are aligned and coordinated with other state investments that are i…
As used in ORS 675.715 to 675.835: “Assessment” means assessment under standards developed by a national body responsible for accrediting graduate training programs in clinical counseling for professional counselors or in marriage and family therapy for marriage and family therapists. “Clinical experience” means the professional practice of applying psycho…
In order to obtain a license as a professional counselor or a marriage and family therapist, an applicant shall make application on a form and in such a manner as the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists prescribes, accompanied by the nonrefundable fee established pursuant to ORS 675.785. The board shall issue a license as a profes…
If an applicant for a license under ORS 675.715 possesses the graduate degree required by ORS 675.715 but has not submitted documentation satisfactory to the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists that the applicant has the required supervised clinical experience, the applicant must register a plan to obtain acceptable post-degree su…
A license issued under ORS 675.715 to 675.835 is subject to renewal. A licensee seeking renewal of a license shall: Pay the license renewal fee on or before the renewal date established by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists by rule; Provide proof of fulfillment of any requirements of the board for continuing education and …
The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists may issue a limited permit to practice as a professional counselor or marriage and family therapist to an applicant who submits to the board: A completed application; Proof that the applicant is authorized to practice professional counseling or marriage and family therapy in another state …
Upon application therefor accompanied by the appropriate fees established under ORS 675.785, the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists shall grant a license as a professional counselor or marriage and family therapist if the applicant provides evidence to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant is recognized as a profession…
The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists may deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or to renew any license issued under ORS 675.715 to 675.835 upon proof that the applicant for licensure or the licensee: Except as provided in subsection (8) of this section, has been convicted of violating ORS 675.825 or of a crime in this or an…
Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, prior to the performance of professional counseling or marriage and family therapy, a licensee must furnish the client with a copy of a professional disclosure statement. If the licensee fails to provide the statement, the licensee may not charge the client a fee for services. A professional disclosure s…
A licensee or any employee of the licensee shall not disclose any communication given the licensee by a client in the course of noninvestigatory professional activity when such communication was given to enable the licensee to aid the client, except: When the client or those persons legally responsible for the affairs of the client give consent to the discl…
The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists is established. The board consists of eight members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 and 171.565. All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board: Three must be licensed as profess…
The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists has the following powers and duties: In accordance with the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the board shall adopt rules necessary for the administration of the laws the board is charged with administering. Subject to applicable provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law, the…
The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists shall meet at least once a year at a place, time and hour determined by the board. The board also shall meet at other times and places specified when called by the chair of the board or by a majority of the members of the board. A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum. A…
All moneys received by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists under ORS 675.715 to 675.835 shall be paid into the General Fund in the State Treasury and placed to the credit of the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists Account, which is hereby established. Such moneys are appropriated continuously to the…
A licensee shall practice under one of the following names: The name of the licensee. An assumed business name or other designation that describes a place, institution, organization or agency where or in connection with which the licensee conducts practice.
Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a licensee who has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee of another board has engaged in prohibited conduct shall report the prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 in the manner provided in ORS 676.150.
The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists shall establish by rule a schedule of the violations described in ORS 675.745 according to the penalties imposed for each type of violation. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the board shall remove from the website operated by or on behalf of the board, and any publicl…
A person may not: Attempt to obtain or obtain a license or license renewal by bribery or fraudulent representation. Engage in or purport to the public to be engaged in the practice of professional counseling under the title “licensed professional counselor” unless the person is a licensee. Engage in or purport to the public to be engaged in the practice o…
The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists may commence injunction proceedings in any circuit court to enjoin violation of ORS 675.825. In proceedings under this section, the board need not show that any person is injured by the person against whom the injunction is sought. If the person against whom an injunction is sought under t…
A mental health care or social health professional may not practice conversion therapy if the recipient of the conversion therapy is under 18 years of age. As used in this section: “Conversion therapy” means providing professional services for the purpose of attempting to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity, including attempting to chan…
Violation of any provision of ORS 675.010 to 675.150 is a Class C misdemeanor. Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, violation of ORS 675.020 is a Class A misdemeanor. Violation of any provision of ORS 675.220 is a Class B misdemeanor. The following shall be Class C misdemeanors: Any violation of ORS 675.520; Obtaining or attempting to obtai…
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