Oregon Law
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675.010Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150 675.020Practice or representation as psychologist prohibited without license; use of business name or designation 675.025Application of ORS 58.325 to 58.365 675.030Licensing of psychologists after examination; requirements; fee; resident designation; rules 675.040Examinations for licensing 675.045Examinations administered by board; rules 675.050Licensing without national examination; fee; rules 675.060[1963 c.396 §7; 1967 c.470 §63; repealed by 1973 c.777 §21] 675.063Limited permit to practice as psychologist; duration 675.065[1973 c.777 §5; 1987 c.158 §137; 1991 c.490 §3; 1993 c.585 §5; 1999 c.443 §2; 2005 c.7 §5; 2017 c.6 §9; repealed by 2021 c.211 §5] 675.070Authorized sanctions; grounds for imposing sanctions; civil penalty 675.075Confidentiality of information obtained under ORS 675.070 or 675.085 675.080[1963 c.396 §9; repealed by 1971 c.734 §21] 675.085Investigation; disciplinary procedure 675.087Continuing authority of board upon lapse, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender of license 675.090Application of ORS 675.010 to 675.150 675.100Oregon Board of Psychology 675.110Powers of board; rules; fees 675.115How fees determined 675.120[1963 c.396 §13; repealed by 1973 c.777 §21] 675.130Officers; quorum; meetings; records 675.140Oregon Board of Psychology Account; appropriation 675.145Duty to report prohibited conduct 675.150Enforcement procedures 675.160Mental Health Regulatory Agency 675.163Definitions for ORS 675.160 to 675.178 675.166Agency oversight; centralized service 675.169Responsibilities of agency 675.172Agency expenses 675.175Rules 675.178Agency director appointment; powers 675.210Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340 675.220Representation as occupational therapist or therapy assistant prohibited without license; exception 675.222Employing unlicensed person prohibited 675.230Application for licensing 675.240Qualifications for licensing as occupational therapist; rules 675.250Qualifications for licensing as occupational therapy assistant; rules 675.260[1977 c.858 §7; 1981 c.250 §5; 1989 c.338 §1; repealed by 1997 c.104 §5] 675.270Licensing without examination; fee 675.280License period; fee; issuance of certificate; certificate as evidence; posting 675.290License renewal procedure; delinquent fee 675.300Grounds and procedures for denial, refusal to renew, suspension or revocation of license; confidentiality of information 675.310Occupational Therapy Licensing Board 675.320Powers of board; fees; rules 675.330Occupational Therapy Licensing Board Account 675.332Duty to report prohibited conduct 675.335Investigation of alleged violations; subpoenas 675.336Civil penalties 675.337[1991 c.791 §3; repealed by 2011 c.132 §4] 675.340Enforcement procedure 675.360[2007 c.841 §1; 2009 c.595 §1049; repealed by 2019 c.68 §19] 675.365Definitions for ORS 675.365 to 675.410 675.368Application of ORS 675.365 to 675.410 675.370Unauthorized practice or use of title prohibited 675.375Certification; requirements 675.380Reciprocal certification 675.382Exceptions from requirements of ORS 675.365 to 675.410 675.384Exception from mental health professional licensure requirement 675.385Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office; grounds for discipline; authorized sanctions 675.390Confidentiality of communication by clients; exceptions 675.395Sexual Offense Treatment Board 675.400Duties of board 675.405[2007 c.841 §10; 2009 c.701 §7; repealed by 2013 c.314 §65] 675.410Duties of Health Licensing Office under ORS 675.365 to 675.410 675.510Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600 675.520Use of title prohibited without license; exceptions 675.523License or certification required to practice clinical social work; exceptions 675.530License; qualifications; rules 675.531Temporary authorizations; rules 675.532Registration for practice of baccalaureate social work 675.533Licensure for practice of master’s social work 675.535Examination; rules 675.537Certification as clinical social work associate; requirements 675.540Grounds for disciplinary action; authorized sanctions and penalties; investigation 675.545Effect of revocation of authorization 675.550Reissuance of authorization to practice 675.560When authorization to practice effective; rules; renewal 675.565Continuing education; rules 675.570[1977 c.677 §8; 1979 c.769 §7; 1985 c.52 §5; repealed by 1989 c.721 §35 (675.571 enacted in lieu of 675.570)] 675.571Fees; authorization; uses 675.580Confidentiality of communication by client; exceptions 675.583Duty to report evidence of impairment or unprofessional or prohibited conduct; confidentiality of information; limitation of liability 675.585Investigation of alleged violations; confidentiality of information; limitation of liability 675.590State Board of Licensed Social Workers 675.595General powers of board; fees 675.597State Board of Licensed Social Workers Account 675.600Duties of board; rules 675.610[1977 c.677 §15; 1979 c.769 §11; repealed by 1985 c.52 §2] 675.650Oregon Health Authority duties regarding behavioral health care workforce training, endorsements, certifications 675.653Behavioral Health Incentive Subaccount 675.655Oregon Health Authority duties regarding incentives for recruitment, retention of behavioral health care workforce; increase in access to services; provider loan forgiveness program; rules 675.658Supervision grant program for certain behavioral health care providers; rules 675.661Employer to pay supervision costs for certain behavioral health care providers 675.664Oregon Health Authority duties regarding behavioral health care workforce investments 675.705Definitions for ORS 675.715 to 675.835 675.715Application; fee; qualifications; examinations; licensing; rules 675.720Registered associate; registration requirements; renewal; ethical standards 675.725License; rules; fees; effect of expiration of license 675.730Limited permit 675.735Reciprocal license 675.745Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of license or refusal to issue license; probation; confidentiality of information; penalties 675.755Professional disclosure statement required; content; exemptions; rules 675.765Confidentiality of information; exceptions 675.775Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists 675.785Powers and duties of board; rules; fees 675.795Board meeting; quorum; per diem; officers 675.805Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists Account 675.810Authorized practice names 675.815Duty to report prohibited conduct 675.820Schedule of violations; removal of disciplinary information from publicly accessible sources; rules 675.825Prohibited practices; exceptions; civil penalty 675.835Injunctive proceedings 675.850Prohibition on practice of conversion therapy; definitions; discipline 675.990Penalties 675.992[2009 c.442 §12b; repealed by 2013 c.60 §2] 675.994[2009 c.442 §12a; repealed by 2013 c.60 §2]

Chapter 675 — Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists

ORS 675.010 Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150

As used in ORS 675.010 to 675.150, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1)

“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 agency, when the association’s or agency’s standards and procedures have been approved by the Oregon Board of Psychology by rule.

(2)

“Board” means the Oregon Board of Psychology.

(3)

“Licensed psychologist” means a person licensed to practice psychology under the provisions of ORS 675.010 to 675.150.

(4)

“Practice of psychology” means rendering or offering to render supervision, consultation, evaluation or therapy services to individuals, groups or organizations for the purpose of diagnosing or treating behavioral, emotional or mental disorders. “Practice of psychology” also includes delegating the administration and scoring of tests to technicians qualified by and under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist.

(5)

“State” means any state or territory of the United States and the District of Columbia.

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Earlier statutory text is available in an ingested published ORS edition.