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858-010-0018 Investigatory Powers (1) Additional Investigation. The Board shall not be limited in its investigation of an applicant's qualifications for licensure to the information supplied in the licensure application form and may direct additional investigation with respect to an applicant's qualifications prior to deciding whether or not the applicant is eligible to take the EPPP or the Jurisprudence examination or enter into a residency contract. (2) Record of Complaints. The Board shall review the Board's records of complaints and insert any reference to an applicant in the applicant's file. (3) State and National Databanks. The Board shall also make inquiry, if appropriate, of other state, national or foreign certification or licensure boards, the National Practitioner Databank (NPDB-NIPDB), the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards’ Disciplinary Databank or Oregon Judicial Information Network (OJIN) for relevant information. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.040, 675.045 & 675.050 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.040, 675.045 & 675.050 History: BPE 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-8-10
858-010-0025 Procedure for National Written Examination (1) The Board shall utilize the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) as the national written exam. (a) Candidates for licensure who are prepared to take the EPPP must submit a written request to the Board. (b) Candidates for licensure who have taken the EPPP prior to April 20, 1990, must have passed the examination by achieving a score at or above the national mean of doctoral candidates taking the examination for the first time on that day. Candidates who have taken the EPPP prior to April 1993 must have passed the examination by achieving a score at or above the national mean of doctoral candidates taking the examination for the first time on that day or 75 percent, whichever is lower. The passing score for the EPPP from April 1993 to April 2001 shall be 140 or 70 percent. For computer administered forms of the EPPP, the Board requires a scaled score of 500. (c) Special Accommodations. The Board shall review a request for special accommodations for a verified disability or for English as a second language upon written request by the candidate as described in OAR 858-010-0030(5). (2) Re-examination. Any candidate who fails to achieve a passing score on the EPPP shall be allowed to take the examination a second time. If the examination is failed twice, the candidate must submit a written study plan for the Board to review and approve. If a candidate fails to pass a third examination, the candidate’s application for licensure shall be denied. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.040 & 675.045 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.040 & 675.045 History: BPE 3-2013, f. & cert. ef. 9-30-13 BPE 2-2012, f. & cert. ef. 6-8-12 BPE 3-2011, f. & cert. ef. 9-27-11 BPE 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-8-10 BPE 1-2008, f. & cert. ef. 3-26-08 BPE 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-27-02 BPE 1-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-31-01 thru 2-27-02 PE 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-25-96 PE 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 2-16-95 PE 4-1993, f. & cert. ef. 7-19-93 PE 3-1993, f. & cert. ef. 4-13-93 PE 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 4-3-91 PE 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-16-90 PE 2-1989, f. & cert. ef. 5-24-89 PE 2-1982, f. & ef. 7-23-82 PE 1-1982, f. 4-13-82, ef. 6-1-82 PE 1-1981(Temp), f. & ef. 12-9-81 PE 1-1980, f. & ef. 3-10-80 PE 1-1979, f. & ef. 9-5-79 PE 6, f. 12-19-73, ef. 1-11-74
858-010-0038 Continued Supervision — Licensed Psychologist Associate Before the initial license is issued, the psychologist associate and the supervising psychologist must submit a "Contract for Continued Supervision of a Licensed Psychologist Associate." Day-to-day supervision of the licensed psychologist associate is the responsibility of the supervisor and includes such face-to-face consultation as is required by the nature of the work of the psychologist associate, and is consistent with accepted professional practices in psychology. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.065 & 675.110 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.065 & 675.110 History: BPE 2-2012, f. & cert. ef. 6-8-12 BPE 3-2011, f. & cert. ef. 9-27-11 BPE 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-8-10
858-010-0039 Application for Independent Status — Psychologist Associate A licensed psychologist associate may apply to the Board for approval to function as an independent psychologist associate. Independent status will be granted only after at least three years of work as a licensed psychologist associate or a psychologist at a demonstrated high level of professional proficiency. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.065 & 675.110 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.065 & 675.110 History: BPE 2-2012, f. & cert. ef. 6-8-12 BPE 3-2011, f. & cert. ef. 9-27-11 BPE 1-2011, f. & cert. ef. 1-25-11 BPE 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-8-10
858-010-0050 Inactive Status (1) Inactive status may be granted to licensees who have made a request in writing to the Board. Inactive licensees may not practice psychology in the State of Oregon, and are required to reactivate to active or semi-active status in order to practice. (2) To reactivate a license from inactive status to active or semi-active status, the licensee shall request in writing and report professional and continuing education activities sufficient to maintain professional competence, which must at a minimum meet the basic requirements for continuing education, as described in OAR 858-040-0015, within the 24 month period immediately preceding the date of request. The residual licensure fee and continuing education requirements from the date of reactivation to the end of the renewal period shall be calculated on a prorated basis. If the licensee fails send the fee postmarked within 30 days immediately following the license reactivation, the license shall revert to inactive status. (3) Reactivation Request. If the written request to reactivate a licensee from inactive status to active or semi-active status occurs within five years the Board may, at its discretion, reactivate the license. (4) If the Board determines that the licensee has not engaged in professional and continuing education activities sufficient to maintain professional competence, or if the written request to reactivate the license is not received within five years, the licensee must re-take the Oregon jurisprudence examination and obtain a passing score. (5) If the inactive licensee does not pass the Oregon jurisprudence examination, the Board may require the submission of a study plan designed to correct deficiencies in the licensee’s examination performance and/or require that the licensee establish a Board approved consultation relationship as described in OAR 858-010-0036, the duration of which may be specified by the Board. (6) The Board may reactivate the license upon receipt of documentation that the proposed study plan and/or period of consultation has been successfully completed and the deficiencies rectified, or at its discretion, may require the re-take and successful passing of the Oregon jurisprudence examination. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.110 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.110 History: BPE 3-2013, f. & cert. ef. 9-30-13 BPE 5-2012, f. & cert. ef. 11-19-12 BPE 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-8-10 BPE 1-2008, f. & cert. ef. 3-26-08 BPE 2-2004, f. & cert. ef. 8-30-04 PE 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-25-96 PE 3-1993, f. & cert. ef. 4-13-93, Renumbered to 858-040-0010 PE 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 7-14-92 PE 1-1992, f. & cert. ef. 1-16-92 PE 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-16-90 PE 2-1988, f. & cert. ef. 10-7-88 PE 2-1982, f. & cert. ef. 7-23-82 PE 1-1982, f. 4-13-82, cert. ef. 6-1-82 PE 3-1980, f. & cert. ef. 12-12-80 PE 1-1979, f. & cert. ef. 9-5-79 PE 6 1973, f. 12-19-73, cert. ef. 1-11-74
858-010-0055 Limited Permits (1) The Board may grant a limited permit to practice psychology in the State of Oregon to individuals who possess and have maintained an active license as a psychologist in another jurisdiction in good standing. Applicants must: (a) Submit a Visitor’s Permit Application or a Temporary Permit Application; (b) Submit proof of licensure in good standing from other jurisdictions; (c) Pay the limited permit fee; (d) Submit a statement certifying that the applicant has read and understands Oregon law relating to the practice of psychology. (2) Limited Permit Types. (a) Visitor’s Permit. A visitor’s permit may be issued to psychologists that do not intend to seek full licensure in Oregon, and are providing psychological services for a limited, time-specific period only. (A) A statement of work must be submitted with the Visitor’s Permit Application, and whenever the psychologist re-enters Oregon. (B) The statement of work must include purpose, location, and the specific dates of service. (C) A visitor’s permit shall be effective for no more than 30 days in a 12 month period. (b) Temporary Permit. The Board may grant a temporary permit to an approved applicant for full licensure in Oregon. (A) Individuals applying for a temporary permit that do not have a minimum of five years of licensure must consult with an Oregon licensed psychologist at least one hour per week on matters pertaining to Oregon law. The consultant must agree and be named on the Limited Permit Application. (B) A temporary permit shall be effective for no more than 90 calendar days. Applicants granted a temporary permit must take the jurisprudence examination within 90 days from the date the permit is approved. (C) Failure to pass the jurisprudence examination shall result in cancellation of the temporary permit. The Board has discretion to extend the temporary permit for an additional 30 days in order to allow the applicant time to transition clients to another provider. (D) Applicants whose temporary permit is cancelled may submit a Consultation Contract for Board approval to continue providing services after the cancellation date. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.063 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.063 History: OBP 4-2020, temporary amend filed 03/31/2020, effective 03/31/2020 through 09/26/2020 BPE 2-2010, f. & cert. ef. 9-28-10 BPE 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-8-10 BPE 1-2008, f. & cert. ef. 3-26-08 BPE 2-2004, f. & cert. ef. 8-30-04 BPE 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-27-02 BPE 2-1999, f. & cert. ef. 7-6-99 Reverted to PE 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-25-96 BPE 1-1999(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-2-99 thru 7-1-99 PE 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-25-96 PE 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 2-16-95 PE 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 7-14-92 PE 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-16-90 PE 2-1989, f. & cert. ef. 5-24-89 PE 6, f. 12-19-73, ef. 1-11-74
858-010-0056 Temporary Practice Authorization (1) The Board may grant a temporary practice authorization to the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed in Oregon as follows: (a) Temporary Psychologist Authorization may be issued to applicants that possess a current, active license to practice psychology in good standing in another state based on a doctoral degree in psychology. (b) To qualify for Temporary Practice Authorization, an applicant must be in good standing, with no restrictions or limitations upon, actions taken against, or investigation or disciplinary action pending against his or her license in any jurisdiction where the applicant is or has been licensed. (2) A Temporary Practice Authorization issued by the Board is not renewable, and is only valid until the earliest of the following: (a) Two years after the date of issuance; (b) The date the spouse of the person to whom the temporary practice authorization was issued completes the spouse’s term of service in Oregon; or (c) The date the person’s authorization issued by another state expires. (3) To apply for a Temporary Practice Authorization, an applicant must submit to the Board’s office: (a) A complete Temporary Authorization Application; (b) A copy of the marriage certificate showing the name of the applicant and the name of the active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States; (c) A copy of the assignment to a duty station located in Oregon by official active duty military order for the spouse named in the marriage certificate; and (d) The temporary practice authorization fee. This fee is not refundable except in extraordinary circumstances. An applicant’s failure to qualify for temporary practice authorization does not suffice for a refund. (4) Information Changes. An applicant or person who has been granted a temporary practice authorization must notify the Board within 30 days if any information submitted on the application changes, including but not limited to: (a) Contact information; (b) Character and fitness information, including complaints, disciplinary actions, employment investigations that lead to termination or resignation, and civil, criminal, or ethical charges; (c) The status of the license to practice psychology in another state; and (d) The status of the spouse’s term of service in Oregon. Statutory/Other Authority: HB 3030 (2019), SB 688 (2019) & ORS 675.110 Statutes/Other Implemented: HB 3030 (2019), SB 688 (2019) & ORS 675.110 History: OBP 5-2021, amend filed 09/22/2021, effective 01/01/2022 OBP 1-2019, adopt filed 11/19/2019, effective 01/01/2020
858-010-0060 Psychological Records (1) Maintenance and retention of records. The psychologist or psychologist associate , or person granted a limited permit or temporary practice authorization, who is rendering professional services to an individual client or services billed to a third party payer, shall maintain professional records for a client for a minimum of seven years from the date of last service. The records shall include: (a) The name of the client and other identifying information; (b) The presenting problem(s) or purpose or diagnosis; (c) The fee arrangement; (d) The date and substance of each billed or service-count contact or service; (e) Any test results or other evaluative results obtained and any basic test data from which they were derived; (f) Notation and results of formal consults with other providers; (g) A copy of all test or other evaluative reports prepared as part of the professional relationship; (h) Any releases executed by the client; (i) Any signed informed consents. (2) Disposition in case of death or incapacity of the licensee. Psychologists and psychologist associates shall make necessary arrangements for maintenance of and access to client records to ensure confidentiality in case of death or incapacity of the licensee. (3) Oregon licensees shall name a qualified person to intercede for client welfare and to make necessary referrals, when appropriate, and shall keep the Board notified of the name of the qualified person. The Board shall not release the name of the qualified person except in the case of the death or incapacity of the licensee or if the licensee is inactive or has resigned and the former client is unable to locate the licensee. (4) A "qualified person" under this rule means an active or semi-active Oregon licensed psychologist. (5) Failure to comply with any provision of this rule, or misrepresentation of compliance, constitutes unprofessional conduct per ORS 675.070(2)(d) and (h) and is grounds for disciplinary action. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.030, 675.040, 675.045, 675.050, 675.065 & 675.110 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.030, 675.040, 675.045, 675.050, 675.065 & 675.110 History: OBP 3-2023, amend filed 09/11/2023, effective 09/11/2023 OBP 1-2019, amend filed 11/19/2019, effective 01/01/2020 BPE 3-2013, f. & cert. ef. 9-30-13 BPE 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-8-10 BPE 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 10-11-02 PE 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-25-96
858-010-0061 Notification Requirements Licensees and persons granted a limited permit or temporary practice authorization shall: (1) Provide current contact information to the Board, including: (a) Public and mailing address; (b) Telephone number; (c) Electronic mail address; and (d) Any nickname or alternative personal name used by the individual. (2) Inform the Board of any changes to contact information within 30 days of the change in a form and manner prescribed by the Board. (3) Submit a change of name in a form and manner prescribed by the Board, accompanied by a copy of the legal document showing the name change, within 30 days of any name change. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.110 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.110 History: OBP 3-2023, amend filed 09/11/2023, effective 09/11/2023 OBP 1-2019, amend filed 11/19/2019, effective 01/01/2020 BPE 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 5-31-11
858-010-0062 Designation of Education and Licensure Status (1) Psychologists licensed pursuant to ORS 675.030 or 675.050: (a) Must only designate their academic degree using appropriate initials including “Ph.D.,” “Psy.D.,” or “Ed.D.” as awarded by the degree-granting institution. (b) Must only designate their licensure status as “psychologist” or "licensed psychologist." Inactive status licensees must only designate their licensure status as “inactive psychologist” or “inactive licensed psychologist.” (2) Psychologist associates licensed pursuant to ORS 675.065: (a) Must only designate their academic degree using appropriate initials including “M.A.” or “M.S.” as awarded by the degree-granting institution. (b) Must only designate their licensure status as “psychologist associate” or "licensed psychologist associate." Inactive status licensees must only designate their licensure status as “inactive psychologist associate” or “inactive licensed psychologist associate.” (3) The Board does not issue specialty licenses. Licensees must not use false designations such as “licensed clinical psychologist” or “licensed forensic psychologist associate” in reference to their Oregon license. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.010 - 675.150 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.110 History: OBP 1-2020, amend filed 01/23/2020, effective 04/01/2020 BPE 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 1-21-15
858-010-0065 Resignation of License Holder (1) A person holding a valid Oregon license to practice psychology may voluntarily resign their license by submitting a written resignation with the Board's Administrator. (2) Submission of a voluntary resignation shall not affect investigations or disciplinary actions. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.070 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.070(2)(d) History: BPE 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 5-31-11 BPE 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-8-10 BPE 2-2004, f. & cert. ef. 8-30-04 BPE 2-1999, f. & cert. ef. 7-6-99 Reverted to PE 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-25-96 BPE 1-1999(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-2-99 thru 7-1-99 PE 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-25-96 PE 6, f. 12-19-73, ef. 1-11-74
858-010-0075 Code of Professional Conduct The Board adopts the American Psychological Association’s (APA) "Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct," effective January 1, 2010 with amendment as of January 1, 2017, as the code of professional conduct applicable to all licensees, persons granted a limited permit or temporary practice authorization, residents, and applicants of the Board. [Publications referenced are available at http://www.apa.org/ethics/] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.030, ORS 675.040, ORS 675.045, ORS 675.050, ORS 675.065 & ORS 675.110 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.030, ORS 675.040, ORS 675.045, ORS 675.050, ORS 675.065 & ORS 675.110 History: OBP 1-2019, amend filed 11/19/2019, effective 01/01/2020 BPE 3-2017, f. & cert. ef. 5-24-17 BPE 3-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-2-14 BPE 1-2008, f. & cert. ef. 3-26-08 BPE 2-2004, f. & cert. ef. 8-30-04 BPE 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 10-11-02 BPE 3-2002(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-15-02 thru 10-12-02 BPE 2-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-27-02 PE 1-1997, f. & cert. ef. 6-17-97 PE 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 6-25-96 PE 5-1993, f. & cert. ef. 10-5-93 PE 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 7-14-92 PE 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-16-90 PE 4-1989(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-28-89 PE 2-1982, f. & ef. 7-23-82 PE 1-1982, f. 4-13-82, ef. 6-1-82 PE 6, f. 12-19-73, ef. 1-11-74
858-010-0300 Registered Health Care Interpreters Licensees, residents, and individuals granted a limited permit or temporary practice authorization must comply with the provisions of ORS 413.559 and OAR 950-050-0010 related to working with health care interpreters. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.559 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 413.559 History: OBP 1-2023, minor correction filed 04/24/2023, effective 04/24/2023 OBP 5-2022, adopt filed 07/11/2022, effective 07/11/2022
858-010-0301 Access to Mental Health Assessment, Treatment, or Services Licensees, residents, and temporary practitioners may not deny any individual access to mental health assessment, treatment or services on the basis that the individual also has an intellectual or developmental disability. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.010 - 675.150 & 2024 Or Laws ch 96, § 5 Statutes/Other Implemented: 2024 Or Laws ch 96, § 5 History: OBP 2-2025, adopt filed 07/11/2025, effective 07/11/2025
858-020-0015 Management of Complaints (1) Consumer Protection Committee. The Board chair may appoint a Consumer Protection Committee comprised of one public member and two professional members. The Consumer Protection Committee shall: (a) Provide direction and consultation to the Board’s investigator and the Board’s Executive Director or designee; and (b) Make recommendations to the Board when necessary. (2) Any Board member or Board staff member who has a conflict of interest with respect to any complaint shall declare the conflict and shall not participate in the investigation, disposition, or any other activity concerning the complaint. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.020 & 675.110 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.110(8) History: OBP 3-2023, amend filed 09/11/2023, effective 09/11/2023 BPE 3-2013, f. & cert. ef. 9-30-13 BPE 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-8-10 BPE 1-2008, f. & cert. ef. 3-26-08 BPE 2-2004, f. & cert. ef. 8-30-04 BPE 2-1999, f. & cert. ef. 7-16-99
858-020-0025 Complaints on Which the Board Can Act Any complaint submitted to the Board must be specific as to the conduct upon which the complaint is based and why this conduct is cause for a complaint. The Board will review and accept for consideration complaints that might affect the licensure of psychologists and psychologist associates who are already licensed or are applicants for licensure, complaints concerning persons applying for or granted a limited permit or temporary practice authorization, or complaints that concern the possible practice of psychology by non-psychologists or unlicensed psychologists. A complaint concerning a licensed psychologist associate or psychologist resident may be regarded as a complaint against the supervisor. A complaint will be rejected if it does not allege a violation for which the Board has the grounds to impose sanctions pursuant to ORS 675.070. If authorized by ORS 676.160 to 676.180, a complaint may be referred to appropriate individuals or groups with the consent of the complainant. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.070 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.070(2) History: OBP 1-2019, amend filed 11/19/2019, effective 01/01/2020 BPE 3-2013, f. & cert. ef. 9-30-13 BPE 1-2013, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-13 BPE 3-2012(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-15-12 thru 4-13-13 BPE 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-8-10 BPE 3-1999, f. & cert. ef. 7-6-99