Oregon Law
Law as of Jan 1, 2026
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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by board; rules 675.050Licensing without national examination; fee; rules 675.060[1963 c.396 §7; 1967 c.470 §63; repealed by 1973 c.777 §21] 675.063Limited permit to practice as psychologist; duration 675.065[1973 c.777 §5; 1987 c.158 §137; 1991 c.490 §3; 1993 c.585 §5; 1999 c.443 §2; 2005 c.7 §5; 2017 c.6 §9; repealed by 2021 c.211 §5] 675.070Authorized sanctions; grounds for imposing sanctions; civil penalty 675.075Confidentiality of information obtained under ORS 675.070 or 675.085 675.080[1963 c.396 §9; repealed by 1971 c.734 §21] 675.085Investigation; disciplinary procedure 675.087Continuing authority of board upon lapse, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender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Board of Psychology 675.110Powers of board; rules; fees 675.115How fees determined 675.120[1963 c.396 §13; repealed by 1973 c.777 §21] 675.130Officers; quorum; meetings; records 675.140Oregon Board of Psychology Account; appropriation 675.145Duty to report prohibited conduct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for licensing as occupational therapy assistant; rules 675.260[1977 c.858 §7; 1981 c.250 §5; 1989 c.338 §1; repealed by 1997 c.104 §5] 675.270Licensing without examination; fee 675.280License period; fee; issuance of certificate; certificate as evidence; posting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 675.765 Confidentiality of information; exceptions

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:

(1)

When the client or those persons legally responsible for the affairs of the client give consent to the disclosure;

(2)

When the client initiates legal action or makes a complaint against the licensed professional counselor or licensed marriage and family therapist to the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists;

(3)

When the communication reveals the intent to commit a crime or harmful act;

(4)

When the communication reveals that a minor is or is suspected to be the victim of a crime, abuse or neglect; or

(5)

When responding to an inquiry by the board made during the course of an investigation into the conduct of the licensee under ORS 676.165 to 676.180.

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