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59 OK Stat § 59-1912 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1912. Denial, revocation, suspension or probation of license – Administrative hearing for applicant with felony conviction – Definitions.

|A. The State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure may deny, revoke, suspend or place on probation any license or specialty designation issued pursuant to the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act to a licensed professional counselor, if the person has: |1. Been convicted of a felony crime that substantially relates to the practice of counseling and poses a reasonable threat to public safety;2. Engaged in fraud or deceit in connection with services rendered or in establishing needed qualifications pursuant to the provisions of this act;3. Knowingly aided or abetted a person not licensed pursuant to these provisions in representing himself as a licensed professional counselor in this state;4. Engaged in unprofessional conduct as defined by the rules established by the Board;5. Engaged in negligence or wrongful actions in the performance of his or her duties; or6. Misrepresented any information required in obtaining a license.B. If the Board determines that a felony conviction of an applicant renders the convicted applicant unfit to practice counseling, the Board shall provide notice and opportunity to the applicant, by certified mail at the last-known address, for an administrative hearing to contest such determination before the Board may deny the application. The request shall be made by the applicant within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the notice.C. No license or specialty designation shall be suspended or revoked, nor a licensed professional counselor placed on probation until notice is served upon the licensed professional counselor and a hearing is held in conformity with Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act.D. As used in this section:1. "Substantially relates" means the nature of criminal conduct for which the person was convicted has a direct bearing on the fitness or ability to perform one or more of the duties or responsibilities necessarily related to the occupation; and2. "Poses a reasonable threat" means the nature of criminal conduct for which the person was convicted involved an act or threat of harm against another and has a bearing on the fitness or ability to serve the public or work with others in the occupation.Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 295, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2009, c. 220, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2009; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 2013; Laws 2015, c. 183, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 2015; Laws 2019, c. 363, § 63, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
59 OK Stat § 59-1913.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1913.1. Rules and orders - Penalty.

|A. The State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure shall promulgate rules governing any licensure action to be taken pursuant to the Licensed Professional Counselors Act which shall be consistent with the requirements of notice and hearing under the Administrative Procedures Act. No action shall be taken without prior notice unless the Board determines that there exists a threat to the health and safety of the residents of Oklahoma. |B. 1. Any person who is determined by the Board to have violated any provision of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act, or any rule promulgated or order issued pursuant thereto, may be subject to an administrative penalty.2. The maximum administrative penalty shall not exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00).3. Administrative penalties imposed pursuant to this subsection shall be enforceable in the district courts of this state.4. All administrative penalties collected shall be deposited into the Licensed Professional Counselors Revolving Fund.Added by Laws 1995, c. 167, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 295, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
59 OK Stat § 59-1914 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1914. Application of Administrative Procedures Act.

|The hearings provided for by the Licensed Professional Counselors Act shall be conducted in conformity with, and records made thereof as provided by, the provisions of Sections 301 through 325 of Title 75 of the Oklahoma Statutes. |Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 14, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
59 OK Stat § 59-1915.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1915.1. Exemption from education requirements.

|On or before January 1, 2000, any person holding a valid license as a Licensed Professional Counselor shall be exempt from the revised education requirements of Section 1906 of this title. |Added by Laws 1995, c. 167, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 295, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 1998.
59 OK Stat § 59-1916.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1916.1. Statement of Professional Disclosure - Copy to be furnished to client.

|All licensed professional counselors, except those employed by federal, state, or local governmental agencies, shall, prior to the performance of service, furnish the client with a copy of the Statement of Professional Disclosure as promulgated by rule of the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure. A current copy shall be on file with the Board at all times. |Added by Laws 1995, c. 167, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 1995. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 295, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 14, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
59 OK Stat § 59-1917 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1917. Specialty designation.

|A. A professional specialty designation area may be established by the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure upon receipt of a petition signed by fifteen qualified persons who are currently licensed as licensed professional counselors, and who meet the recognized minimum standards as established by appropriate nationally recognized certification agencies; provided, if a nationally recognized certification does not exist, the Board may establish minimum standards for specialty designations. |B. Upon receipt of credentials from the appropriate certification agency, the Board may grant the licensed professional counselor the appropriate specialty designation. The licensed professional counselor may attain specialty designation through examination. A licensed professional counselor shall not claim or advertise a counseling specialty and shall not incorporate the specialty designation into the professional title of such licensed professional counselor, unless the qualifications and certification requirements of that specialty have been met and have been approved by the Board and the appropriate certification agency.Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 17, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 167, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 1998, c. 295, § 14, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2000, c. 53, § 6, emerg. eff. April 14, 2000; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
59 OK Stat § 59-1918 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1918. Licensed Professional Counselors Revolving Fund.

|There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure, to be designated the "Licensed Professional Counselors Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all monies received pursuant to this act. All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Executive Director to meet expenses necessary for carrying out the purpose of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act. Expenditures from said fund shall be approved by the Board and shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment. |Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 18, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 2012, c. 304, § 288; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 16, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
59 OK Stat § 59-1919 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1919. License fee and annual renewal fee - Fixing amount.

|A. The licensing fee and the annual renewal fee shall be amounts fixed by the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure upon recommendations of the Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselors Advisory Board. |B. The Board shall fix the amount of the fees so that the total fees collected will be sufficient to meet the expenses of administering the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act and so that there are no unnecessary surpluses in the Licensed Professional Counselors Revolving Fund.C. The Board shall not fix a license fee at an amount in excess of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) and a renewal fee at an amount in excess of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00).D. 1. The fee for the issuance of a license to replace a license which was lost, destroyed or mutilated shall be Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00).2. The fee shall accompany the application for a replacement license.3. The fee for specialty designation shall not exceed One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00).4. The fee for an examination required pursuant to the Licensed Professional Counselors Act shall not exceed the Board's actual costs for holding and grading the examination.Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 19, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 295, § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2000, c. 53, § 7, emerg. eff. April 14, 2000; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 17, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
59 OK Stat § 59-1920 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1920. Reimbursement under health insurance and nonprofit hospital or medical service plan not required.

|Nothing in this act shall be construed to require reimbursement under the policies of health insurers and nonprofit hospital or medical service plans unless the contract specifically calls for reimbursement to licensed professional counselors. |Added by Laws 1985, c. 145, § 20, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.
59 OK Stat § 59-1925.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1925.1. Short title.

|Chapter 44A of this title shall be known and may be cited as the "Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act". |Added by Laws 1990, c. 166, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 295, § 16, eff. Nov. 1, 1998.
59 OK Stat § 59-1925.2 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1925.2. Definitions.

|For purposes of the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act: |1. "Advertise" means, but is not limited to, the issuing or causing to be distributed any card, sign, or device to any person; or the causing, permitting or allowing any sign or marking on or in any building or structure, or in any newspaper or magazine or in any directory, or on radio or television, or by advertising by any other means designed to secure public attention;2. "Board" means the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure;3. "Licensed marital and family therapist" means a person holding a current license issued pursuant to the provisions of the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act;4. "Marital and family therapy" means the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marital and family systems. Marital and family therapy involves the professional application of family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, marital pairs, and families for the purpose of treating such disorders;5. "Person" means any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, organization or body politic;6. "Practice of marital and family therapy" means the rendering of professional marital and family therapy services to individuals, family groups and marital pairs, singly or in groups, whether such services are offered directly to the general public or through organizations either public or private, for a fee, monetary or otherwise;7. "Recognized educational institution" means a regionally accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education;8. "Use a title or description of" means to hold oneself out to the public as having a particular status by means of stating on signs, mailboxes, address plates, stationery, announcements, calling cards or other instruments of professional identification;9. "Licensed marital and family therapist candidate" means a person whose application for licensure has been accepted and who is under supervision for licensure as set forth in Section 1925.6 of this title; and10. "Executive Director" means the Executive Director of the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure.Added by Laws 1990, c. 166, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 167, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 1998, c. 295, § 17, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
59 OK Stat § 59-1925.5 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1925.5. Duties of State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure.

|A. The State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure shall: |1. Prescribe, adopt and promulgate rules to implement and enforce the provisions of the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act;2. Set license and examination fees as required by the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act, including the adoption of the State Department of Health rules by reference; and3. Adopt and establish rules of professional conduct.B. The Board shall have the authority to:1. Seek injunctive relief;2. Receive fees and deposit said fees into the Licensed Marital and Family Therapist Revolving Fund as required by the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act;3. Issue, renew, revoke, deny, suspend and place on probation licenses to practice marital and family therapy pursuant to the provisions of the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act;4. Examine all qualified applicants for licenses to practice marital and family therapy;5. Accept grants and gifts from various foundations and institutions;6. Make such expenditures and employ such personnel as the Commissioner may deem necessary for the administration of the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act;7. Request the district attorney to bring an action to enforce the provisions of the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act; and8. Request assistance from the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision for the purposes of investigating complaints and possible violations of the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act.Added by Laws 1990, c. 166, § 5, eff. Jan. 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 167, § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 1998, c. 295, § 20, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 19, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
59 OK Stat § 59-1925.6 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1925.6. License - Application - Qualifications - Examinations.

|A. Applications for a license to practice as a licensed marital and family therapist shall be made to the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure in writing. Such applications shall be on a form and in a manner prescribed by the Board. The application shall be accompanied by the fee required by Section 1925.18 of this title which shall be retained by the Board and not returned to the applicant. |B. Each applicant for a license to practice as a licensed marital and family therapist shall:1. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;2. Not have engaged in, nor be engaged in, any practice or conduct which would be a grounds for revoking, suspending or placing on probation a license under Section 1925.15 of this title; and3. Otherwise comply with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Board pursuant to the provisions of the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act.C. In addition to the qualifications specified by the provisions of subsection B of this section any person applying for a license after September 1, 1991, to practice as a licensed marital and family therapist shall have the following educational and experience qualifications:1. A master's degree or a doctoral degree in marital and family therapy, or a content-equivalent degree as defined by the Board;2. Successful completion of two (2) calendar years of work experience in marital and family therapy following receipt of a qualifying degree, under supervision in accordance with standards established by the Board; and3. An applicant applying for a license after September 1, 1991, shall also be required to pass a written or oral examination or both written and oral examination administered by the Board if, at the discretion of the Board, such examination is deemed necessary in order to determine the applicant's qualifications for the practice of marital and family therapy.Added by Laws 1990, c. 166, § 6, eff. Jan. 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 295, § 21, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 20, eff. Nov. 1, 2013; Laws 2019, c. 363, § 64, eff. Nov. 1, 2019.
59 OK Stat § 59-1925.7 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1925.7. Examinations.

|A. Examinations shall be held at such times, at such place and in such manner as the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure directs. An examination shall be held at least annually. Examinations may be written or oral or both written and oral. In any written examination each applicant shall be designated so that such applicant's name shall not be disclosed to the Board until the examinations have been graded. Examinations shall include questions in such theoretical and applied fields as the Board deems most suitable to test an applicant's knowledge and competence to engage in the practice of marital and family therapy. |B. The Board shall determine the acceptable grade on examinations. If an applicant fails to pass the examinations, the applicant may reapply.C. The Board shall preserve answers to any examination, and the applicant's performance on each section, as part of the records of the Board for a period of two (2) years following the date of the examination.Added by Laws 1990, c. 166, § 7, eff. Jan. 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 295, § 22, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2000, c. 53, § 8, emerg. eff. April 14, 2000; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 21, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
59 OK Stat § 59-1925.8 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1925.8. Issuance of license - Renewal - Reinstatement.

|A. An applicant who meets the requirements for licensure required by the provisions of the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act, has paid the required license fees and has otherwise complied with the provisions of the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act, shall be licensed by the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure. |B. Each initial license issued pursuant to the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act shall expire twenty-four (24) months from the date of issuance. A license may be renewed annually upon application and payment of fees. Failure to timely renew a license shall result in expiration of the license and forfeiture of the rights and privileges granted by the license. A person whose license has expired may within one (1) year following the expiration request reinstatement in a manner prescribed by the Board. The license of a person whose license has expired pursuant to this section for more than one (1) year shall not be reinstated.Added by Laws 1990, c. 166, § 8, eff. Jan. 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 295, § 23, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2000, c. 53, § 9, emerg. eff. April 14, 2000; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 22, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
59 OK Stat § 59-1925.9 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1925.9. Reciprocal licenses.

|The State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure shall have the power to issue, upon application and payment of fees, a license by endorsement for an applicant licensed in another state to practice as a licensed marital and family therapist if the Board deems such applicant to have qualifications equivalent to or which exceed those required pursuant to the provisions of the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act and if the Board finds the applicant meets the standards, provided by rule, for license by endorsement. |Added by Laws 1990, c. 166, § 9, eff. Jan. 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 295, § 24, eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2000, c. 53, § 10, emerg. eff. April 14, 2000; Laws 2013, c. 229, § 23, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
59 OK Stat § 59-1925.10 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1925.10. Advertisement, self description or practice of marital or family therapy without license.

|Commencing September 1, 1991, no person who is not licensed under this act shall: |1. Advertise the performance of marital and family therapy service by such person unless pursuant to another professional license in accordance with Oklahoma Statutes;2. Use a title or description such as "licensed marital or family therapist", or any other name, style or description denoting that the person is a licensed marital and family therapist; or3. Practice marital and family therapy except as provided for in subsection B of Section 3 of this act.Added by Laws 1990, c. 166, § 10, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.
59 OK Stat § 59-1925.11 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 59. Professions and Occupations|§59-1925.11. Confidentiality - Exceptions - Professional privilege - Court testimony.

|A. No person licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act as a marital and family therapist, nor any of his employees or associates, shall be required to disclose any information which he may have acquired in rendering marital and family therapy services, except when: |1. Authorized by other state laws;2. Failure to disclose such information presents a clear and present danger to the health or safety of any person;3. The marital and family therapist is a party defendant to a civil, criminal or disciplinary action arising from such therapy in which case any waiver of the privilege accorded by this section shall be limited to that action;4. The patient is a defendant in a criminal proceeding and the use of the privilege would violate the defendant's right to a compulsory process and/or right to present testimony and witnesses in his own behalf; or5. A patient agrees to waiver of the privilege accorded by this section, in the case of death or disability of the patient, the consent of his personal representative or other person authorized to sue or the beneficiary of any insurance policy on his life, health or physical condition. In circumstances where more than one person in a family is receiving therapy, each such family member must agree to the waiver. Absent such a waiver from each family member, a marital and family therapist shall not disclose information received from any family member.B. No information shall be treated as privileged and there shall be no privileges created by the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act as to any information acquired by the person licensed pursuant to the Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act when such information pertains to criminal acts or violation of any law.C. The Marital and Family Therapist Licensure Act shall not be construed to prohibit any licensed person from testifying in court hearings concerning matters of adoption, child abuse, child neglect, battery or matters pertaining to the welfare of children or from seeking collaboration or consultation with professional colleagues or administrative superiors on behalf of his client.Added by Laws 1990, c. 166, § 11, eff. Jan. 1, 1991.