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2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.160 - Mental Health Regulatory Agency.

(1) The Mental Health Regulatory Agency is created to provide for the more effective coordination of administrative and regulatory functions of the regulated boards involved in protecting the public through the licensing and regulation of professions in this state that are related to behavioral and mental health.
(2) The agency shall provide a uniform structure and accountability for the regulated boards under the administration of the agency to protect the public from harm. The agency’s focus is to:
(a) Promote effective behavioral and mental health policy that protects the public from incompetent or unauthorized individuals and allows consumers to select a provider from a range of safe options.
(b) Provide outreach and training to stakeholders to improve compliance with public health and safety standards and to involve stakeholders in the regulation of various disciplines and fields of practice.
(c) Form partnerships and work in collaboration with local and state governmental agencies, educators, organizations and other affected entities to encourage diverse opinions and perspectives.
(d) Provide the regulated boards with a standardized administrative forum and procedures for operation, fiscal services, licensing, enforcement and complaint resolution.
(e) Resolve disputes between regulated boards regarding the scope of practice of persons with authorizations in regulated professions. [2017 c.104 §1]
Note:
675.160 to 675.178 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 675 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.163 - Definitions for ORS 675.160 to 675.178.

As used in ORS 675.160 to 675.178:
(1) "Authorization" means a certificate, license, permit or registration issued by a regulated board that allows a person to practice a regulated profession.
(2) "Regulated board" means a board that is listed in ORS 675.166.
(3) "Regulated profession" means a profession regulated by a regulated board. [2017 c.104 §2]
Note:
See note under 675.160.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.166 - Agency oversight; centralized service.

The Mental Health Regulatory Agency shall provide administrative and regulatory oversight and centralized service for:
(1) The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists, as provided in ORS 675.715 to 675.835; and
(2) The Oregon Board of Psychology, as provided in ORS 675.010 to 675.150. [2017 c.104 §3]
Note:
See note under 675.160.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.169 - Responsibilities of agency.

(1) The responsibilities of the Mental Health Regulatory Agency include, but are not limited to:
(a) Budgeting;
(b) Record keeping;
(c) Staffing;
(d) Contracting;
(e) Establishing uniform and streamlined policies and procedures for the issuance and renewal of authorizations, the collection of fees and the investigation of complaints;
(f) Preparing and tracking office performance measures; and
(g) Implementing regulatory streamlining initiatives to reduce regulatory burdens without compromising regulatory standards.
(2) The regulated boards maintain separate authority over functions including, but not limited to:
(a) Contracting related to the particular board;
(b) Consumer protection and investigation of complaints;
(c) Establishing and collecting fees;
(d) Determining the qualification of applicants to practice regulated professions;
(e) Establishing application processes for the issuance of authorizations;
(f) Issuing and renewing authorizations;
(g) Conditioning, limiting or denying the issuance of new authorizations, suspending, revoking or refusing to renew existing authorizations and otherwise disciplining persons authorized to practice the regulated professions;
(h) Imposing civil penalties;
(i) Enforcing administrative rules adopted under any statute that each regulated board is charged with enforcing, including administrative rules and statutes that establish professional codes of conduct, practice standards and scopes of professional practice; and
(j) Formulating and enforcing continuing education requirements.
(3) Subsection (1) of this section is not intended to limit the duties, functions and powers imposed on or vested in the agency by other statutes. [2017 c.104 §4]
Note:
See note under 675.160.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.172 - Agency expenses.

The expenses of the Mental Health Regulatory Agency shall be paid by the regulated boards as established by rule by the regulated boards in consultation with each other. [2017 c.104 §5]
Note:
See note under 675.160.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.175 - Rules.

In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the Director of the Mental Health Regulatory Agency may adopt rules necessary for the administration of the laws that the agency is charged with administering. [2017 c.104 §6]
Note:
See note under 675.160.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.178 - Agency director appointment; powers.

(1) The Mental Health Regulatory Agency is under the supervision and control of the Director of the Mental Health Regulatory Agency, who is responsible for the performance of the duties, functions and powers and for the organization of the agency.
(2) The regulated boards shall jointly appoint the director, who shall serve at the direction of the boards. If the boards cannot agree on a director, the Governor shall appoint a director from individuals suggested by each board, and the Governor’s decision is final.
(3) The director is authorized to carry out the provisions of:
(a) ORS 675.010 to 675.150 as prescribed by the Oregon Board of Psychology; and
(b) ORS 675.715 to 675.835 as prescribed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists.
(4) The director may appoint officers and hire employees as necessary to assist the director in fulfilling the duties, functions and powers conferred on the director by this section.
(5) The director may prescribe the duties and fix the compensation of officers appointed by the director and employees hired by the director.
(6) The director has all the powers necessary for the director to fulfill the director’s duties as prescribed by the regulated boards under subsection (3) of this section. [2017 c.104 §7]
Note:
See note under 675.160.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.210 - Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340.

As used in ORS 675.210 to 675.340, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) "Board" means the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board.
(2) "Occupational therapist" means a person licensed to practice occupational therapy under ORS 675.210 to 675.340.
(3) "Occupational therapy" means the analysis and use of purposeful activity with individuals who are limited by physical injury or illness, developmental or learning disabilities, psychosocial dysfunctions or the aging process in order to maximize independence, prevent disability and maintain health. The practice of occupational therapy encompasses evaluation, treatment and consultation. Specific occupational therapy services includes but is not limited to: Activities of daily living (ADL); perceptual motor and sensory integrated activity; development of work and leisure skills; the design, fabrication or application of selected orthotics or prosthetic devices; the use of specifically designed crafts; guidance in the selection and use of adaptive equipment; exercises to enhance functional performance; prevocational evaluation and training; performing and interpreting manual muscle and range of motion test; and appraisal and adaptation of environments for people with mental and physical disabilities. The services are provided individually, in groups, or through social systems.
(4) "Occupational therapy assistant" means a person licensed to assist in the practice of occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
(5) "Person" means any individual, partnership, unincorporated association or corporate body, except only an individual may be licensed under ORS 675.210 to 675.340. [1977 c.858 §1; 1981 c.250 §1; 1989 c.224 §132; 1997 c.105 §1]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.220 - Representation as occupational therapist or therapy assistant prohibited without license; exception.

(1) No person shall practice occupational therapy or purport to be an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, or as being able to practice occupational therapy, or to render occupational therapy services, or use the abbreviations designated by the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board under ORS 675.320 unless the person is licensed in accordance with ORS 675.210 to 675.340.
(2) ORS 675.210 to 675.340 do not apply to:
(a) Employment as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in an institution or an agency of the federal government.
(b) Persons licensed under any other law of this state to do any acts included in the definition of occupational therapy in ORS 675.210 or persons working under the direction of any such person.
(c) The practice of occupational therapy which is incidental to the planned program of study for students enrolled in an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant program approved by the board. [1977 c.858 §§2,3; 1981 c.250 §2]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.222 - Employing unlicensed person prohibited.

No person shall hire or employ a person to practice as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant unless the person hired or employed is licensed in accordance with ORS 675.210 to 675.340. [1991 c.791 §4]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.230 - Application for licensing.

Any person desiring to be licensed as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall apply in writing to the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board in the form and manner provided by the board. Each application shall include or be accompanied by evidence, satisfactory to the board, that the applicant possesses the qualifications prescribed in ORS 675.240 for applicants for licensing as an occupational therapist, or in ORS 675.250 for applicants for licensing as an occupational therapy assistant. [1977 c.858 §4; 2005 c.21 §6]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.240 - Qualifications for licensing as occupational therapist; rules.

(1) Except as provided in ORS 675.270, an applicant for licensure under ORS 675.210 to 675.340 as an occupational therapist must:
(a) Have successfully completed an educational program in occupational therapy recognized by the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board, with concentration in biological or physical science, psychology and sociology, and with education in selected manual skills.
(b) Pass to the satisfaction of the board an examination adopted by the board to determine the fitness of the applicant for practice as an occupational therapist or be entitled to be licensed as provided in ORS 675.270.
(c) Have successfully completed at least six months of supervised field work that complies with rules adopted by the board.
(d) Comply with continuing education requirements as adopted by the board by rule.
(e) If an applicant has been unlicensed for more than three years, complete a board-approved reentry program or retake the board-approved national examination to determine fitness for practice as an occupational therapist.
(2) An applicant meets the requirements of subsection (1)(c) of this section if the applicant provides the board with documentation of military experience that the board determines is substantially equivalent to the experience required by subsection (1)(c) of this section. [1977 c.858 §5; 1981 c.250 §3; 1997 c.104 §1; 2007 c.316 §1; 2012 c.43 §5]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.250 - Qualifications for licensing as occupational therapy assistant; rules.

(1) Except as provided in ORS 675.270, an applicant for licensure under ORS 675.210 to 675.340 as an occupational therapy assistant shall:
(a) Be at least 18 years of age.
(b) Have successfully completed the academic requirements of an educational program for occupational therapy assistants recognized by the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board.
(c) Pass an examination approved by the board to determine the fitness of the applicant for practice as an occupational therapy assistant.
(d) Have successfully completed at least two months of supervised field work that complies with rules adopted by the board.
(e) Comply with continuing education requirements as adopted by the board by rule.
(f) If an applicant has been unlicensed for more than three years, complete a board-approved reentry program or retake the board-approved national examination to determine fitness for practice as an occupational therapy assistant.
(2) An applicant meets the requirements of subsection (1)(b) or (d) of this section if the applicant provides the board with documentation of military training or experience that the board determines is substantially equivalent to the education or experience required by subsection (1)(b) or (d) of this section. [1977 c.858 §6; 1981 c.250 §4; 1997 c.104 §2; 2007 c.316 §2; 2012 c.43 §6]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.270 - Licensing without examination; fee.

(1) The Occupational Therapy Licensing Board may license without examination any person who applies and meets the requirements under ORS 675.210 to 675.340, and:
(a) Is currently certified as an occupational therapist registered (O.T.R.) or certified occupational therapy assistant (C.O.T.A.) by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy; or
(b) Presents proof of current licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in another state, the District of Columbia, or territory of the United States that requires standards for licensure considered by the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board to be equivalent to the requirements for licensure under ORS 675.210 to 675.340.
(2) Each applicant under this section shall pay a license fee, in an amount established by the board, at the time of filing an application under this section. [1977 c.858 §8; 1981 c.250 §6; 1989 c.338 §2; 1997 c.104 §3; 2003 c.130 §1]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.280 - License period; fee; issuance of certificate; certificate as evidence; posting.

Licenses issued under ORS 675.210 to 675.340 shall expire on May 31 of even-numbered years. The Occupational Therapy Licensing Board shall license any person who meets the requirements of ORS 675.210 to 675.340 upon payment of a license fee in an amount established by the board. The board shall issue a certificate to each person licensed. The certificate shall be prima facie evidence of the right of the person to whom it is issued to purport to be a licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant subject to the provisions of ORS 675.210 to 675.340. The certificate shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises of the occupational therapy employer. [1977 c.858 §9; 1981 c.250 §7; 1989 c.338 §3; 2003 c.130 §2]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.290 - License renewal procedure; delinquent fee.

Each licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant shall apply to the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board prior to the expiration of a license for a renewal of a license. Each applicant for renewal of a license shall pay a renewal fee, in an amount established by the board, at the time of filing a renewal application. Any license that is not renewed before June 1 of even-numbered years, or before such date as may be specified by board rule, shall automatically lapse. The board may revive and renew any lapsed license upon payment to it of a delinquent fee in the amount of $50. However, late renewal of a license may not be granted more than three years after its expiration. [1977 c.858 §10; 1981 c.250 §8; 1989 c.338 §4; 2003 c.130 §3; 2007 c.768 §43]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.300 - Grounds and procedures for denial, refusal to renew, suspension or revocation of license; confidentiality of information.

(1) The Occupational Therapy Licensing Board may deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a license or may impose probationary conditions where the licensee or applicant has:
(a) Committed unprofessional conduct as defined by the standards established by the board;
(b) Obtained or attempted to obtain a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation or concealment of material facts;
(c) Violated any provision of ORS 675.210 to 675.340 or 675.850 or any order or rule adopted by the board; or
(d) Committed gross negligence or incompetence in the performance of professional duties.
(2) The board may suspend or revoke the license of any person licensed under ORS 675.210 to 675.340 if the licensee has an impairment as defined in ORS 676.303.
(3) When the board proposes to refuse to issue or renew a license or proposes to revoke or suspend a license, opportunity for hearing shall be accorded as provided in ORS chapter 183.
(4) Judicial review of orders under subsection (3) of this section shall be conducted in accordance with ORS chapter 183.
(5) Information that the board obtains as part of an investigation into licensee or applicant conduct or as part of a contested case proceeding, consent order or stipulated agreement involving licensee or applicant conduct is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175. [1977 c.858 §§13,14,15; 1997 c.791 §12; 2009 c.756 §9; 2011 c.132 §1; 2015 c.79 §3]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.320 - Powers of board; fees; rules.

The Occupational Therapy Licensing Board shall have the following powers in addition to powers otherwise granted under ORS 675.210 to 675.340 or necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 675.210 to 675.340:
(1) To organize and elect from its membership a chairperson and vice chairperson, each of whom shall hold office for one year or until the election and qualification of a successor.
(2) To authorize all necessary disbursements to carry out the provisions of ORS 675.210 to 675.340, including, but not limited to, payment for necessary supplies, office equipment and investigations and such other expenditures as provided for in ORS 675.210 to 675.340.
(3) To suspend, revoke or invalidate licenses for nonpayment of renewal fees.
(4) To restore licenses that have been suspended, revoked or voided.
(5) To adopt license and license renewal fees under ORS 675.270, 675.280 and 675.290. The fees must be approved by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and may not exceed the cost of administering ORS 675.210 to 675.340.
(6) To collect license applications and renewal fees.
(7) To investigate alleged violations of ORS 675.210 to 675.340.
(8) To enforce the provisions of ORS 675.210 to 675.340 and generally supervise the practice of occupational therapy in this state.
(9) To make and enforce rules in accordance with ORS chapter 183 for the procedure of the board and for regulating the practice of occupational therapy not inconsistent with the provisions of ORS 675.210 to 675.340.
(10) To establish minimum requirements for continuing education to be complied with by all licensees under ORS 675.210 to 675.340.
(11) To establish minimum requirements for limited permit to be complied with by all applicants prior to issuance of limited permit. A limited permit shall be issued to a person at the discretion of the board upon application and payment of a permit fee of $25.
(12) To establish official abbreviations that may be used, under ORS 675.220 (1), by persons licensed as occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants.
(13) To establish minimum requirements for supervised field work necessary for applicants under ORS 675.240 or 675.250.
(14) To adopt rules that define the scope of the practice of occupational therapy and that reflect national standards for the practice of occupational therapy. [1977 c.858 §12; 1981 c.250 §9; 1989 c.338 §5; 1997 c.104 §4; 2003 c.130 §4; 2007 c.316 §4; 2009 c.756 §11]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.330 - Occupational Therapy Licensing Board Account.

(1) The Occupational Therapy Licensing Board Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys received by the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board under ORS 675.210 to 675.340 shall be deposited into the account and are continuously appropriated to the board to be used only for the administration and enforcement of ORS 675.210 to 675.340, 675.990 (2), 676.850 and 676.860. Any interest or other income from moneys in the account shall be credited to the account.
(2) All civil penalties collected or received for violations of or in prosecutions under ORS 675.210 to 675.340 shall be deposited into the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board Account and shall be used only for the administration and enforcement of ORS 675.210 to 675.340. [1977 c.858 §16; 1991 c.460 §6; 2005 c.726 §22; 2011 c.597 §140; 2013 c.240 §4; 2017 c.511 §4]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.332 - Duty to report prohibited conduct.

Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, an occupational therapist who has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee of another board has engaged in prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 shall report the prohibited conduct in the manner provided in ORS 676.150. [2009 c.536 §23]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.335 - Investigation of alleged violations; subpoenas.

(1) Upon the complaint of any citizen of this state, or upon its own motion, the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board may investigate any alleged violation of ORS 675.210 to 675.340. The board shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165.
(2) In the conduct of investigations, the board may:
(a) Take evidence;
(b) Take the depositions of witnesses, including the person charged, in the manner provided by law in civil cases;
(c) Compel the appearance of witnesses, including the person charged, before the board in person the same as in civil cases;
(d) Require answers to interrogatories;
(e) Compel the production of books, papers, accounts, documents and testimony pertaining to the matter under investigation; and
(f) Issue subpoenas. [1989 c.843 §2; 1997 c.791 §13; 2011 c.132 §2]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.336 - Civil penalties.

(1) In addition to any other liability or penalty provided by law, the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board may impose a civil penalty on a person who violates any provision of ORS 675.210 to 675.340 or 675.850 in an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each violation.
(2) The board shall impose civil penalties under this section in the manner provided by ORS 183.745.
(3) All penalties recovered under this section shall be paid into the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board Account established in ORS 675.330 and shall be used only for the administration and enforcement of ORS 675.210 to 675.340. [1991 c.734 §112; 1991 c.791 §2; 2005 c.726 §23; 2011 c.132 §3; 2015 c.79 §4]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.340 - Enforcement procedure.

The district attorney shall prosecute all persons charged with violations of any of the provisions of ORS 675.210 to 675.340 and 675.990 (2). The director, under the direction of the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board, shall aid the district attorney in the enforcement of ORS 675.210 to 675.340 and 675.990 (2). [1977 c.858 §17; 2003 c.130 §5]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.365 - Definitions for ORS 675.365 to 675.410.

As used in ORS 675.365 to 675.410:
(1) "Certified associate sexual offense therapist" means a person who is certified under ORS 675.375 or 675.380 to provide services for the treatment and rehabilitation of persons described in ORS 675.368 while under the direct supervision of a certified clinical sexual offense therapist.
(2) "Certified clinical sexual offense therapist" means a person who is certified under ORS 675.375 or 675.380 to provide services for the treatment and rehabilitation of persons described in ORS 675.368 and who may supervise certified associate sexual offense therapists, certified secondary clinical sexual offense therapists and certified sexual offense therapist interns.
(3) "Certified secondary clinical sexual offense therapist" means a person who is certified under ORS 675.375 or 675.380 to provide limited services for the treatment and rehabilitation of persons described in ORS 675.368 under the direct supervision of a certified clinical sexual offense therapist.
(4) "Certified sexual offense therapist" means a certified clinical sexual offense therapist, a certified associate sexual offense therapist, a certified secondary clinical sexual offense therapist or a certified sexual offense therapist intern.
(5) "Certified sexual offense therapist intern" means a person who:
(a) Has not completed the supervised clinical experience and training required to be a certified associate sexual offense therapist; and
(b) Is certified under ORS 675.375 to provide services for the treatment and rehabilitation of persons described in ORS 675.368 while under the direct supervision of a certified clinical sexual offense therapist.
(6) "Direct supervision" means a minimum number of hours of supervision by a certified clinical sexual offense therapist required under ORS 675.375.
(7) "Professional disclosure statement" means a statement about an applicant for certification under ORS 675.375 or 675.380 that includes the following information:
(a) Name, business address and telephone number;
(b) Philosophy and approach to treatment and rehabilitation of persons described in ORS 675.368;
(c) Formal education and training;
(d) Continuing education experience and name of supervisor, if any;
(e) Fee schedules for sexual abuse specific treatment services; and
(f) The name, address and telephone number of the Sexual Offense Treatment Board.
(8) "Sexual abuse specific treatment" means the process of evaluation, assessment and reformation of persons described in ORS 675.368. [2007 c.841 §2; 2009 c.595 §1050; 2009 c.701 §4; 2017 c.421 §1; 2019 c.68 §1]
Note:
675.365 to 675.410 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 675 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.368 - Application of ORS 675.365 to 675.410.

ORS 675.365 to 675.410 apply to the provision of sexual abuse specific treatment to any person, regardless of whether the person:
(1) Self-refers for sexual abuse specific treatment;
(2) Has been convicted or adjudicated of a sex crime, as defined in ORS 163A.005, or a sexual offense, as provided in ORS 163.305 to 163.467, and mandated by a court, a releasing authority, including the Oregon Youth Authority, or the Oregon Health Authority to successfully complete a sexual abuse specific treatment program;
(3) Has been referred for sexual abuse specific treatment by:
(a) The Department of Human Services;
(b) A district school board, public charter school or public or private institution of post-secondary education; or
(c) A county program for aging persons, persons with disabilities and veterans; or
(4) Has been referred for sexual abuse specific treatment prior to trial on a criminal charge. [2017 c.421 §3]
Note:
675.368 was added to and made a part of 675.365 to 675.410 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.370 - Unauthorized practice or use of title prohibited.

(1) A person may not:
(a) Engage in the practice of sexual abuse specific treatment or assume or use any title, words or abbreviations, including the title or designation "certified clinical sexual offense therapist," "certified associate sexual offense therapist," "certified secondary clinical sexual offense therapist" or "certified sexual offense therapist intern," that indicate that the person is authorized to engage in the practice of sexual abuse specific treatment unless the person holds a certificate issued under ORS 675.375 or 675.380.
(b) Attempt to obtain a certificate or renewal of a certificate under ORS 675.365 to 675.380 by bribery or fraudulent representation.
(2) Each violation of subsection (1) of this section is a separate violation. [2007 c.841 §§3,11; 2013 c.314 §55; 2017 c.421 §4; 2019 c.68 §2]
Note:
See note under 675.365.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.380 - Reciprocal certification.

Upon receipt of an application and the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576, the Health Licensing Office shall certify a clinical sexual offense therapist, associate sexual offense therapist or secondary clinical sexual offense therapist if the applicant provides evidence to the satisfaction of the office that the applicant is recognized as a clinical sexual offense therapist, associate sexual offense therapist or secondary clinical sexual offense therapist in another state in which the requirements for recognition are, in the judgment of the office, in consultation with the Sexual Offense Treatment Board, at least equivalent to the requirements of ORS 675.365 to 675.410 and rules of the office. [2007 c.841 §5; 2013 c.314 §57; 2013 c.568 §12; 2017 c.421 §6; 2019 c.68 §4]
Note:
See note under 675.365.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.382 - Exceptions from requirements of ORS 675.365 to 675.410.

ORS 675.365 to 675.410 do not apply to:
(1) A student enrolled in an approved educational program who is pursuing a graduate degree in a mental health field, if the student provides sexual abuse specific treatment services only for academic credit as part of an organized and supervised training program.
(2) A person employed by a local, state or federal government agency, community mental health program or drug and alcohol treatment program licensed or certified in this state, if the person’s activities and services are performed and provided within the person’s scope of employment.
(3) A person who is a recognized member of the clergy, if the person is acting in the person’s capacity as a member of the clergy. [2017 c.421 §11; 2019 c.68 §5]
Note:
See note under 675.365.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.384 - Exception from mental health professional licensure requirement.

A person who engages in the practice of sexual abuse specific treatment as a certified clinical sexual offense therapist, and who did not hold an active Oregon mental health professional license or equivalent license as determined by the Health Licensing Office as of the date of the person’s initial certification, may continue to engage in the practice of sexual abuse specific treatment as a certified clinical sexual offense therapist only if the person obtains an Oregon mental health professional license or equivalent license as determined by the office not later than January 1, 2021. [2017 c.421 §12; 2019 c.68 §6]
Note:
See note under 675.365.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.385 - Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office; grounds for discipline; authorized sanctions.

(1) In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, and at the direction of the Sexual Offense Treatment Board, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 against a certified clinical sexual offense therapist, certified associate sexual offense therapist, certified secondary clinical sexual offense therapist or certified sexual offense therapist intern for any of the grounds listed in ORS 676.612 and for any violation of the provisions of, or rules adopted under, ORS 675.365 to 675.410.
(2) The office may impose disciplinary sanctions against a certified clinical sexual offense therapist, certified associate sexual offense therapist, certified secondary clinical sexual offense therapist or certified sexual offense therapist intern for any of the following reasons:
(a) The person was convicted of violating ORS 675.390, or of a felony or misdemeanor that brings into question the person’s competence or integrity as a certified clinical sexual offense therapist, certified associate sexual offense therapist, certified secondary clinical sexual offense therapist or certified sexual offense therapist intern.
(b) The person’s mental health professional license, or equivalent license, has been revoked, suspended or restricted by the issuing authority.
(c) The person has violated ORS 675.370 (1), or any rules adopted by the office pertaining to certification.
(d) The person has failed to file or has filed a false, misleading or incomplete professional disclosure statement with the office.
(e) The person has practiced beyond the scope of the person’s certification under ORS 675.380. [2007 c.841 §6; 2013 c.568 §13; 2017 c.421 §7; 2019 c.68 §7]
Note:
See note under 675.365.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.390 - Confidentiality of communication by clients; exceptions.

A certified sexual offense therapist, or any employee of a certified sexual offense therapist, may not disclose any communication made by a client during the course of noninvestigatory professional treatment or rehabilitation, except:
(1) When the client or a person authorized to act on behalf of the client gives consent to the disclosure;
(2) When the client initiates legal action or makes a complaint against a sexual offense therapist to the Sexual Offense Treatment Board;
(3) When the communication reveals the intent to commit a crime harmful to the client or others;
(4) When the communication reveals that a minor may have been a victim of a crime or physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect; or
(5) To juvenile and adult parole and probation officers supervising the client under a mandated sex offender treatment condition imposed by a court or releasing authority. [2007 c.841 §9; 2019 c.68 §9]
Note:
See note under 675.365.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.395 - Sexual Offense Treatment Board.

(1) The Sexual Offense Treatment Board is established within the Health Licensing Office. The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor from lists of recommended persons submitted as provided in subsection (2) of this section. All members of the board must be residents of this state.
(2) Of the members appointed to the board:
(a) Two shall be from a list submitted by the Oregon Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers;
(b) Two shall be from a list submitted by the Oregon Adolescent Sex Offending Treatment Network or a successor organization;
(c) One shall be from a list submitted by the Oregon Association of Community Corrections Directors;
(d) One shall be from a list submitted by the Oregon Juvenile Department Directors Association; and
(e) One shall be from a list submitted by a victims’ advocacy organization.
(3) The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Vacancies shall be filled by the Governor by appointment for the unexpired term. A member shall hold the member’s office until the appointment and qualification of a successor. A member is eligible for reappointment. If a person serves two consecutive full terms, a period of at least four years must elapse before the person is again eligible for appointment to serve on the board.
(4) Members of the board are eligible for compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495.
(5) The board shall select one of its members to serve as chair and another to serve as vice chair, for those terms and with such duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of those offices as the board determines.
(6) A majority of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
(7) The board shall meet at times and places specified by the call of the chair or of a majority of the members of the board. The board shall meet at least once each calendar year.
(8) A board member appointed under this section who is also a certified clinical sexual offense therapist, certified associate sexual offense therapist or certified secondary clinical sexual offense therapist must satisfy all requirements for certification provided in ORS 675.375 and must obtain certification within 12 months of the member’s appointment. [2007 c.841 §7; 2009 c.701 §6; 2013 c.568 §14; 2017 c.421 §8; 2019 c.68 §10]
Note:
See note under 675.365.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.400 - Duties of board.

The Sexual Offense Treatment Board shall:
(1) Determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for certification as clinical sexual offense therapists, associate sexual offense therapists, secondary clinical sexual offense therapists and sexual offense therapist interns under ORS 675.365 to 675.380.
(2) Establish standards of practice and professional responsibility for persons certified by the Health Licensing Office.
(3) Adopt standards for training, including but not limited to training related to the treatment of distinct sexual abuser populations, including adults, juveniles, persons with developmental disabilities and others.
(4) Advise the office on all matters related to administering ORS 675.365 to 675.410 and recommend rules, standards and guidelines necessary for the administration of ORS 675.365 to 675.380. [2007 c.841 §8; 2013 c.314 §58; 2013 c.568 §15; 2019 c.68 §11]
Note:
See note under 675.365.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 17 - Occupations › Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sexual Offense Therapists; Regulated Social Workers; Licensed Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists › Section 675.410 - Duties of Health Licensing Office under ORS 675.365 to 675.410.

(1) The Health Licensing Office shall:
(a) Issue certifications to persons determined by the office to be qualified.
(b) Make all disbursements necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 675.365 to 675.410.
(c) Maintain a registry of all current certified sexual offense therapists. The registry shall be made available to the public online.
(d) Keep a record of its proceedings related to the issuance, refusal, suspension and revocation of certifications issued under ORS 675.365 to 675.380.
(e) In consultation with the Sexual Offense Treatment Board, create a multidisciplinary advisory committee within the board. Persons who are not board members may be appointed as nonvoting members to serve on the multidisciplinary advisory committee with the approval of the board.
(2) The office may:
(a) Deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or renew any certification issued under ORS 675.365 to 675.380.
(b) Provide for waivers of examinations, grandfathering requirements and temporary certifications as considered appropriate.
(c) In consultation with the board, create any committees within the board as deemed necessary. Persons who are not board members may be appointed as nonvoting members to serve on the committees with the approval of the board. [2007 c.841 §12; 2009 c.697 §2; 2013 c.568 §17; 2019 c.68 §12]
Note:
See note under 675.365.