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877-001-0025 Renewals of Authorization to Practice Regulated Social Work (1) The holder of an authorization to practice regulated social work may renew the authorization by submitting the following to the board: (a) A completed application for renewal that shows that the holder of the authorization has met the requirements for continuing education in division 25 of this chapter of rules; (b) The fee required by OAR 877-001-0020; and (c) Any additional information the Board may require to determine the holder meets all of the qualifications for renewal. (2) An authorization lapses at the conclusion of the 30th day following the renewal date unless the holder has met the requirements of section (1) of this rule. (3) The renewal date for an authorization is the final day of the birth month of the holder in the year the authorization expires. An authorization expires as follows: (a) A certificate of clinical social work associate expires each year. (b) A master’s social worker license and a certificate of baccalaureate social worker registration and a license as a clinical social worker expire in the month following the first birth month that occurs a minimum of 18 months following the initial issuance and every second year thereafter. (4) An authorization expires when it lapses under section (2) of this rule. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.510 - 675.600 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.510-675-600 & ORS 675.990 History: BLSW 1-2022, amend filed 08/08/2022, effective 08/09/2022 BLSW 1-2012, f. 12-14-12, cert. ef. 1-1-13 BLSW 3-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11
877-001-0028 Lapsed and Expired Licenses and Certificates (1) A license or certificate that is not renewed by the end of the 30th day following the renewal date is lapsed. (2) A lapsed license or certificate may be renewed by submitting: (a) The completed renewal application; (b) Payment of appropriate fees, including late fees, pursuant to OAR 877-001-0020; (c) Documentation of having completed all required continuing education requirements; and (d) A certification on a form provided by the board that the person while in lapsed status has not engaged in the practice of clinical social work nor used any title, words, or abbreviations, including the title of “social worker,” that indicates the person has an authorization to practice regulated social work. (3) A license or certificate that has lapsed and is not renewed pursuant to subsection of this rule by the end of one year following the renewal date plus any extended time period granted by the board pursuant to subsection (6) of this rule is expired. (4) A person whose license or certificate has expired may apply to the board to receive a new license or certificate. (5) To be eligible for a new license, an applicant whose license has expired: (a) Must meet the degree requirements in OAR 877-020-0009(2) for a CSWA or LCSW or OAR 877-015-0108(2) for an RBSW or LMSW; (b) Must meet the fitness requirements in OAR 877-020-0008(2) for a CSWA or LCSW or OAR 877-015-0108(3) for an RBSW or LMSW and is subject to the provisions of 877-022-0005 as an applicant for a license; (c) Must have passed the national examination described in OAR 877-020-0008(4) for an LCSW or OAR 877-015-0108(5) for an RBSW or LMSW; (d) May be subject to requirements of the board, determined on an individual basis, to work under a plan of practice and supervision designed to take into account the experience of the applicant, recent practice of the applicant, and other factors that pertain to the applicant; (e) May be subject to requirements of the board, determined on an individual basis, to complete continuing education in specified topics; and (f) Must pass the examination on Oregon statutes and rules described in OAR 877-020-0008(4) for an LCSW and OAR 877-015-0108(6) for an RBSW and LMSW. (6) The board may in the board’s sole discretion extend the time period that a license or certificate may be in lapsed status upon written request showing good cause based on exceptional circumstances. (7) A person with a lapsed or expired license may not practice clinical social work nor use any title, words or abbreviations, including the title “social worker,” that indicate that the person has an authorization to practice regulated social work . Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.510 - 675.600 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.510 - 675.600, 675.990 History: BLSW 1-2022, amend filed 08/08/2022, effective 08/09/2022 BLSW 1-2012, f. 12-14-12, cert. ef. 1-1-13
877-001-0030 Confidentiality and Inadmissibility of Mediation Communications Pursuant to ORS 36.224, the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers adopts by reference OAR 137-005-0052, Confidentiality and Inadmissibility of Mediation Communications, and OAR 137-005-0054, Confidentiality and Inadmissibility of Workplace Interpersonal Dispute Mediation Communications, as promulgated by the Attorney General. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.600 & 36.224 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.600 History: BLSW 4-2017, f. & cert. ef. 7-25-17
877-005-0101 Authorization for Graduate Students to Practice Clinical Social Work (1) A student in a social work graduate degree program at a college or university accredited by or considered in candidacy status by a credentialing body recognized by the board under OAR 877-020-0009, 877-015-0108 and 877-020-0021 may practice clinical social work under the direction of the college or university. (2) An authorization to practice clinical social work under section (1) of this rule expires upon the completion of required field instruction for the student. (3) Authorization to practice under this rule only applies at the approved field placement site at which a student is placed, only for the duties the student performs as an intern, and only for the period of time the placement is approved and supervised by the college or university. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.510 - 675.600 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.510-675.600, 675.990 History: BLSW 1-2022, amend filed 08/08/2022, effective 08/09/2022 BLSW 3-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11
877-010-0000 Board Meetings The State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall meet a least six times a year to accomplish its work. The Board shall meet at a time and place specified by the Board and at such other times and places as specified on call of the Chair, or a majority of Board members, or by the Governor. Notice of time and place of regularly scheduled, special, and emergency meetings will be posted on the Board’s website and shall be given by notification to the Associated Press, United Press International and other parties who have expressed an interest in the Board's activities. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.510 - 675.600 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.510-675-600 History: BLSW 2-2022, amend filed 08/08/2022, effective 08/09/2022 BLSW 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-10 BCSW 1-2001, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-01 BCSW 2-1991, f. & cert. ef. 5-30-91 BCSW 1-1986, f. & ef. 7-7-86 BCSW 1-1982, f. & ef. 1-29-82
877-010-0005 Quorum Required A majority of the Board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.510 - 675.600 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.510-675.600 & ORS 675.990 History: BLSW 2-2022, amend filed 08/08/2022, effective 08/09/2022 BLSW 3-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11 BCSW 1-1994, f. & cert. ef. 2-17-94 BCSW 1-1986, f. & ef. 7-7-86 BCSW 1-1982, f. & ef. 1-29-82
877-010-0010 Internal Organization At the first meeting beginning each fiscal year, organizational matters, including review of responsibilities assigned to Board members and officers, shall be the first order of business. The terms of the previous Chair and Vice-Chair and all other positions of assigned responsibility shall expire at this time. However, a Chair or Vice-Chair or any assigned responsibility can be changed or replaced by a majority vote of the members at a meeting if the proposal has been placed on the agenda and sent to the members two weeks in advance of the meeting, or by unanimous consent of members at the meeting. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.510 - 675.600 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.510-675.600 & ORS 675.990 History: BLSW 2-2022, amend filed 08/08/2022, effective 08/09/2022 BLSW 3-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11 BCSW 1-2001, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-01 BCSW 1-1986, f. & ef. 7-7-86 BCSW 1-1982, f. & ef. 1-29-82
877-010-0015 Chair’s Responsibilities (1) The Board Chair shall be responsible to carry out the duties of the Chair, including but not limited to the following: (a) Develop a draft agenda for each board meeting. (b) Act as Chair during the meetings of the Board. (c) Call Board meetings as necessary. (d) Appoint Board members to Board committees. (e) Supervise the Executive Director and act as Chair of the Personnel Committee. (f) Conduct business with the Governor’s Office and the Department of Administrative Services as necessary. (g) Execute documents as necessary to conduct Board business. (h) Carry out administrative actions which meet applicable Board rules and guidelines in the interim between Board meetings, which shall be presented to the full Board for ratification or approval on the Consent Agenda of the Board meeting immediately following the Chair administrative action. For purposes of this section of rules, administrative actions by the Board Chair include, but are not limited to: (A) Approval of CSWA supervision plans, plan changes and plan completions. (B) Approval of applications for licensure or certification. (C) Approval of license or certification re-activations. (D) Approval of extensions of time for investigations under ORS 676.165(4). (i) The Chair is further authorized to take action in-between Board meetings on matters that require policy decisions by the Board, subject to ratification by the Board at the Board’s next meeting immediately following the Chair’s action. Any such actions shall be noted on the agenda for the next meeting of the Board and shall become the first order of new business at that next meeting. (2) The Vice-Chair shall act in lieu of the Chair when the Chair is unable to perform the required duties. If the Chair is aware in advance of any time periods where the Chair is unable to perform the duties of Chair, the Chair shall inform the Vice Chair and the Board’s Executive Director in writing. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.590 History: BLSW 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-11 BLSW 1-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-5-11 thru 12-31-11 BLSW 3-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11 BCSW 1-1982, f. & ef. 1-29-82
877-010-0020 Board Communications All correspondence in support of Board activities shall be prepared by the Board Executive Director or designee. When deemed necessary or appropriate, the Executive Director will review correspondence with the Board Chair or the Board's legal counsel. The full Board should approve in advance any correspondence which may materially affect Board policies and procedures. When a delay might render the Board's functioning ineffective, the Chair may be required to take immediate action which shall be reviewed at the next meeting of the Board. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.510 - 675.600 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.590 History: BLSW 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-11 BLSW 1-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-5-11 thru 12-31-11 BLSW 3-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11 BCSW 1-2001, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-01 BCSW 2-1991, f. & cert. ef. 5-30-91 BCSW 1-1986, f. & ef. 7-7-86 BCSW 1-1982, f. & ef. 1-29-82
877-010-0025 Board Files Board records will be maintained pursuant to the requirements established by the Oregon Secretary of State, Archives Division, Board and Commission Records, OAR 166-350-0005 and 166-350-0010. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.510 - 675.600 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.510-675.600 & ORS 675.990 History: BLSW 2-2022, amend filed 08/08/2022, effective 08/09/2022 BLSW 3-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11 BCSW 2-2005, f. & cert. ef. 12-22-05 BCSW 1-2001, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-01 BCSW 2-1991, f. & cert. ef. 5-30-91 BCSW 1-1982, f. & ef. 1-29-82
877-010-0030 Minutes and Agendas (1) The minutes of a meeting shall be distributed promptly following the meeting to all Board members. (2) The Board Executive Director shall prepare a draft agenda with review by the Chair before distribution to Board members and the public. The agenda items shall include reports by the Board Executive Director, the Chair, and each Board member who has received a specific assignment at the previous meeting or has a report to make regarding standing assignments. If there is insufficient time to inform the Chair, the Board Executive Director may make additional scheduling at the direct request of Board members. The Board may, at its discretion, revise the agenda or limit it to a particular topic under special circumstances. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.510 - 675.600 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.510 - 675-600 & ORS 675.990 History: BLSW 2-2022, amend filed 08/08/2022, effective 08/09/2022 BLSW 3-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11 BCSW 1-2001, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-01 BCSW 1-1994, f. & cert. ef. 2-17-94 BCSW 2-1991, f. & cert. ef. 5-30-91 BCSW 1-1986, f. & ef. 7-7-86 BCSW 1-1982, f. & ef. 1-29-82
877-010-0040 Publications The Board will make public information on all licensees, including name, license type, license status, and if appropriate, disciplinary status, available on the BLSW website. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.510 - 675.600 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.510 - 675.600 & ORS 675.990 History: BLSW 2-2022, amend filed 08/08/2022, effective 08/09/2022 BLSW 3-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11 BCSW 1-1997, f. & cert. ef. 3-25-97 BCSW 2-1993, f. & cert. ef. 10-13-93, Renumbered from 877-020-0040 BCSW 2-1991, f. & cert. ef. 5-30-91 BSCW 1-1982, f. & ef. 1-29-82
877-010-0045 Charges for Materials and Services Many public records are available on Board’s website without charge; convenience copies of these records are available upon request for a set charge. Pursuant to ORS 192.324, public records fees reflect no more than the actual cost of producing and processing the public records request. (1) Record Search Charges: If a request for records can be fulfilled using less than 30 minutes of staff time, there will be no charge for the service. (a) Clerical Staff — $25 per hour. (b) Administrative and Managerial Staff — $40 per hour. (c) Professional Staff — $75 per hour. (2) Data Order Charges: (a) Standard Licensee Data Order — $25 each. (b) Custom Licensee Data Order — $25 + $40.00 per hour administrative time. (3) All Board fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. (4) The Board may waive or reduce fees for public records upon written request if the Board determines that making the record available primarily benefits the general public. (5) The Board charges fees reasonably calculated to cover the costs incurred by the Board to locate, review, compile, make available for inspection, prepare copies, and deliver the response and public records to the requestor. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.510 - 675.600 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.510-675.600 & ORS 675.990 History: BLSW 2-2022, amend filed 08/08/2022, effective 08/09/2022 BLSW 3-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11 BLSW 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-10 BCSW 1-2001, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-01 BCSW 2-1993, f. & cert. ef. 10-13-93
877-015-0105 Purpose This division of rules describes the procedures and requirements to obtain and renew a certificate of registration as a baccalaureate social worker and a license as a master’s social worker and the requirements regarding surrender and reapplication for a certificate or license. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.510-675.600 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.510-675-600 & ORS 675.990 History: BLSW 3-2022, amend filed 08/08/2022, effective 08/09/2022 BLSW 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-11 BLSW 1-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-5-11 thru 12-31-11 BLSW 3-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11
877-015-0131 Surrender of Certificate of Registration (1) A baccalaureate social worker or master’s social worker may offer to surrender a certificate of registration or license at any time. (2) If no complaint is pending at the time an offer to surrender is received by the board, the board may approve the surrender and void the certificate or license. (3) If a complaint is pending at the time an offer to surrender is received by the board, or after the board has initiated disciplinary action, the offer to surrender must first be approved by the board. The board may approve the offer to surrender contingent upon terms of a final order in a contested case. (4) If the surrender is required by a final order in a contested case, the final order may specify whether and under what conditions the holder of the certificate or license may apply for a new certificate or license and may attach conditions that restrict the use of the certificate or license. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.510 - 675.600 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.510-675.600 & ORS 675.990 History: BLSW 3-2022, amend filed 08/08/2022, effective 08/09/2022 BLSW 3-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11
877-015-0136 Reissuance of Certificate of Registration and License (1) Following a voluntary surrender of a certificate or license under OAR 877-015-0131 an individual may re-apply for licensure under the requirements in effect at the time of re-application and, if applicable, the terms of a stipulated final order in effect at the time of the re-application. (2) If the board approves a voluntary surrender after a complaint was filed with the board against the holder while the complaint is pending, the board may issue a new certificate of registration or license under conditions that take into account the circumstances of the surrender and may attach conditions to the registration or licensure, including conditions contained in a final order if one was served in connection with the surrender. The board will not reissue or reinstate a certificate of registration or license that has been surrendered. A person who surrenders a certificate of registration or license may apply for a new certificate of registration at least three years after the date the surrender was approved by the board. (3) If the board revokes or refuses to renew a certificate of registration or license, other than for the holder’s failure to timely apply for renewal, the former holder may reapply for a new license at the expiration of three years from the time it was revoked. The board may issue a new certificate of registration or license upon finding the applicant is fit to practice social work and otherwise meets the requirements for registration or licensure and may attach conditions to the registration or licensure, including conditions contained in a final order if one was served in connection with the revocation. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.510-675.600 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.510-675.600 & ORS 675.990 History: BLSW 3-2022, amend filed 08/08/2022, effective 08/09/2022 BLSW 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-11 BLSW 1-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-5-11 thru 12-31-11 BLSW 3-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11
877-015-0146 Inactive Status (1) Upon written request by a baccalaureate social worker or a master’s social worker who plans not to practice as a regulated social worker in Oregon for an extended period of time, the board may place a certificate or license in inactive status. (2) A baccalaureate social worker or master’s social worker whose certificate or license is in inactive status is subject to the requirements imposed on baccalaureate social workers or master’s social workers except for the requirement to submit annual reports of continuing education. (3) At the time of the request, and at the time of each renewal of the certificate or license while it is inactive, the baccalaureate social worker or master’s social worker must certify on a form provided by the board that the baccalaureate social worker or master’s social worker will not use a title that indicates the person has an authorization to practice regulated social work while the certificate or license is inactive. At the time a request to be placed on inactive status is submitted, the person making the request must be current on the fees required by OAR 877-001-0020. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.510 - 675.600 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.510-675.600 & ORS 675.990 History: BLSW 3-2022, amend filed 08/08/2022, effective 08/09/2022 BLSW 3-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11
877-015-0155 Return to Active Status (1) The holder of an inactive certificate or license must submit a written request to the board to return to active status. (2) As a condition of approving the request, the board will require the holder to complete continuing education in specified topics if the period of inactive status is more than two years. (3) The holder must pass the examination on Oregon statutes and rules described in OAR 877-015-0108 if the request to return to active status is received by the board more than two years after the board notified the holder that the certificate or license was inactive. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.510 - 675.600 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.510-675.600 & ORS 675.990 History: BLSW 3-2022, amend filed 08/08/2022, effective 08/09/2022 BLSW 3-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11
877-020-0005 Rules Applicable to Certification and Licensing This division of rules contains: (1) The requirements to obtain and renew a certificate of social work associate. (2) The requirements to obtain and renew a clinical social work license. (3) The rules regarding the surrender and reapplication for a new license. (4) The rules regarding the surrender and reapplication for a new certificate. (5) The process of de-activating and re-activating a clinical social work license. (6) The process to obtain a temporary certificate of social work associate. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.510 - 675.600 & Enrolled HB 2473 (2015) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.537 History: BLSW 2-2015, f. 12-14-15, cert. ef. 12-15-15 BLSW 1-2015(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-19-15 thru 12-15-15 BLSW 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 12-29-11 BLSW 1-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-5-11 thru 12-31-11 BLSW 3-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11 BCSW 1-2008, f. 6-27-08, cert. ef. 7-1-08 BCSW 1-2001, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-01 BCSW 2-1991, f. & cert. ef. 5-30-91 BCSW 2-1990, f. & cert. ef. 7-13-90 BCSW 1-1982, f. & ef. 1-29-82