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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 675.510 - Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600.

As used in ORS 675.510 to 675.600, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) "Authorization to practice regulated social work" means a certificate or license issued by the State Board of Licensed Social Workers under ORS 675.510 to 675.600.
(2) "Clinical social work" means:
(a) A specialty within the practice of master’s social work that requires the application of specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills to the assessment, diagnosis or treatment of mental, emotional or behavioral disorders or conditions, or as further defined by the board by rule;
(b) The application of services described in paragraph (a) of this subsection to the provision of individual, marital, couples, family or group counseling or psychotherapy; or
(c) The clinical supervision, as defined by the board by rule, of services described in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection.
(3) "Clinical social worker" means a person who practices clinical social work.
(4) "Practice of baccalaureate social work" means the basic, generalist practice of social work that includes assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, case management, information and referral, counseling, supervision, consultation, education, advocacy, community organization, and the development, implementation and administration of policies, programs or activities.
(5) "Practice of master’s social work" means social work characterized by the application of specialized knowledge and advanced practice skills in the areas of assessment, treatment planning, implementation or evaluation, case management or referral, counseling, nonclinical supervision, consultation, education, research, advocacy, community organization, or the development, implementation or administration of policies, programs or activities.
(6) "Practice of social work" means the application of social work theory, knowledge, methods and ethics to restore or enhance social, psychosocial or biopsychosocial functioning of an individual, couples, families, children, groups, organizations or communities.
(7) "Regulated social worker" means a baccalaureate social worker registered under ORS 675.532, a master’s social worker licensed under ORS 675.533, a clinical social work associate certified under ORS 675.537 or a clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530.
(8) "Unprofessional conduct" includes, but is not limited to, any conduct or practice contrary to recognized standards of ethics of the social work profession or any conduct that constitutes or might constitute a danger to the health or safety of a client or the public or in any other manner fails or might fail to adhere to the recognized standards of the profession. [1977 c.677 §1; 1979 c.769 §1; 1989 c.721 §25; 1997 c.381 §1; 2009 c.442 §1; 2009 c.697 §§15,16; 2009 c.756 §§88,88a; 2013 c.60 §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 675.520 - Use of title prohibited without license; exceptions.

(1) A person may not use any title, words or abbreviations, including the title "social worker," that indicate that the person has an authorization to practice regulated social work unless the person is a regulated social worker.
(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not prohibit:
(a) The use of the educational designations "Bachelor of Social Work" or "Master’s of Social Work" by a person who is not a regulated social worker; or
(b) The use of the title "school social worker" by a person who:
(A) Is not a regulated social worker;
(B) Holds a master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university; and
(C) Is licensed as a school social worker by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission. [1977 c.677 §2; 1987 c.158 §138; 1989 c.721 §26; 2009 c.442 §3; 2011 c.241 §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 675.523 - License or certification required to practice clinical social work; exceptions.

A person may not practice clinical social work unless the person is a clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530 or a clinical social work associate certified under ORS 675.537, except if the person is:
(1) Licensed or certified by the State of Oregon to provide mental health services, provided that the person is acting within the lawful scope of practice for the person’s license or certification and does not represent that the person is a regulated social worker;
(2) Certified to provide alcohol and drug abuse prevention services, intervention services and treatment in compliance with rules adopted under ORS 430.256 and 430.357, provided that the person is acting within the lawful scope of practice for the person’s certification and does not represent that the person is a regulated social worker;
(3) Employed by or contracting with an entity that is certified or licensed by the State of Oregon under ORS 430.610 to 430.695 to provide mental health treatment or addiction services, provided that the person is practicing within the lawful scope of the person’s employment or contract;
(4) A recognized member of the clergy, provided that the person is acting in the person’s ministerial capacity and does not represent that the person is a regulated social worker; or
(5) A student in a social work graduate degree program that meets the requirements established by the State Board of Licensed Social Workers by rule. [2009 c.442 §4a; 2011 c.673 §42]
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 675.530 - License; qualifications; rules.

(1) If an applicant for initial licensure as a clinical social worker has complied with the requirements of this section and has paid the fee under ORS 675.571, the State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall issue a license to the applicant.
(2) An applicant for licensure as a clinical social worker shall submit evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant:
(a) Has complied with all applicable provisions of ORS 675.510 to 675.600 and the applicable rules of the board;
(b) Holds a master’s degree in social work from a college or university accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the board;
(c) Has completed the equivalent of two years of full-time experience in the field of clinical social work in accordance with rules of the board;
(d) Has satisfactorily completed the requirements for certification as a clinical social work associate under ORS 675.537; and
(e) If required under ORS 675.535, has passed the written examination for licensure as a clinical social worker.
(3) The board shall adopt rules relating to the clinical experience required under subsection (2)(c) of this section after consultation with persons active in the field of clinical social work. The rules may allow for including experience obtained in the course of the study of social work as part of the clinical experience required under subsection (2)(c) of this section. [1977 c.677 §4; 1979 c.769 §3; 1989 c.721 §28; 1997 c.381 §2; 2009 c.442 §§8,9; 2011 c.241 §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 675.531 - Temporary authorizations; rules.

(1) The State Board of Licensed Social Workers may adopt rules providing for:
(a) The temporary licensure of clinical social workers;
(b) The temporary registration of baccalaureate social workers;
(c) The temporary licensure of master’s social workers; and
(d) The temporary certification of clinical social work associates.
(2) The board may establish by rule fees for temporary registration, certification and licensure under this section. [2015 c.106 §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 675.532 - Registration for practice of baccalaureate social work.

(1) If an applicant for initial registration for the practice of baccalaureate social work has complied with the requirements of this section and has paid the fee under ORS 675.571, the State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall register the applicant as a baccalaureate social worker. Upon registration, the board shall issue notice of the registration to the applicant.
(2) An applicant for registration for the practice of baccalaureate social work shall submit evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant:
(a) Has complied with the requirements of all applicable provisions of ORS 675.510 to 675.600 and the applicable rules of the board;
(b) Holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from a college or university accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the board; and
(c) If required under ORS 675.535, has passed the written examination for registration for the practice of baccalaureate social work. [2009 c.442 §6; 2013 c.60 §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 675.533 - Licensure for practice of master’s social work.

(1) If an applicant for initial licensure for the practice of master’s social work has complied with the requirements of this section and has paid the fee under ORS 675.571, the State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall issue a license to the applicant.
(2) An applicant for licensure for the practice of master’s social work shall submit evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant:
(a) Has complied with the requirements of all applicable provisions of ORS 675.510 to 675.600 and the applicable rules of the board;
(b) Holds a master’s degree in social work from a college or university accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the board; and
(c) If required under ORS 675.535, has passed the written examination for licensure for the practice of master’s social work. [2009 c.442 §7; 2013 c.60 §7]
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 675.535 - Examination; rules.

(1) The State Board of Licensed Social Workers may adopt rules to establish written examination requirements for:
(a) The practice of baccalaureate social work under ORS 675.532;
(b) The practice of master’s social work under ORS 675.533; or
(c) Clinical social work licensure under ORS 675.530.
(2) The rules adopted by the board under this section shall specify the subjects on which an applicant may be examined, how the written examination is to be administered and the scoring or evaluation process used to determine whether an applicant has passed the examination. The board shall provide a copy of the rules to an applicant at least 30 days prior to any examination.
(3) Examinations for authorizations to practice regulated social work conducted under ORS 675.510 to 675.600 shall be held at least once every year at such times and places as the board may determine. Timely and appropriate notice shall be sent to each applicant.
(4) Upon written request to the board, any applicant may discuss the applicant’s performance on the examination with the board.
(5) Any applicant who fails to attain a passing grade on the examination shall be allowed to take the examination a second time. Any applicant who fails the examination a second time must obtain special permission from the board to take the examination again. [1989 c.721 §31; 2009 c.442 §10; 2013 c.60 §8]
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 675.537 - Certification as clinical social work associate; requirements.

(1) If an applicant for initial certification as a clinical social work associate has complied with the requirements of this section and has paid the fee under ORS 675.571, the State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall certify the applicant. Upon certification, the board shall issue a certificate to the applicant.
(2) An applicant for certification as a clinical social work associate shall submit evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant:
(a) Has complied with all applicable provisions of ORS 675.510 to 675.600 and the applicable rules of the board;
(b) Holds a master’s degree in social work from a college or university accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the board; and
(c) Has developed a plan approved by the board for completion of practice and supervision requirements as defined by the rules of the board. [1989 c.721 §30; 1997 c.381 §3; 2009 c.442 §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 675.545 - Effect of revocation of authorization.

To safeguard the people of the State of Oregon from the dangers of unqualified and improper practice of social work, a regulated social worker whose authorization to practice regulated social work has been revoked by the State Board of Licensed Social Workers may not:
(1) Engage in or offer to engage in the practice of clinical social work.
(2) Represent that the person is a regulated social worker by using any title, words or abbreviations that indicate that the person has an authorization to practice regulated social work. [2009 c.442 §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 675.550 - Reissuance of authorization to practice.

If the State Board of Licensed Social Workers has revoked or refused to reissue or renew an authorization to practice regulated social work, the board may reissue the authorization after one year from the date of the revocation or the date the reissuance or renewal was refused. [1977 c.677 §7; 1979 c.769 §6; 1989 c.721 §33; 2009 c.442 §13]
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 675.560 - When authorization to practice effective; rules; renewal.

(1) An authorization to practice regulated social work granted by the State Board of Licensed Social Workers under ORS 675.510 to 675.600 is effective when the authorization is issued by the board.
(2) An authorization to practice regulated social work granted by the board expires on the date established by the board by rule.
(3) The board shall adopt rules setting forth requirements for renewal of a registration under ORS 675.532 and renewal of a license under ORS 675.533.
(4) A clinical social work associate certified by the board under ORS 675.537 may renew the certification by:
(a) Payment of the renewal fee established under ORS 675.571; and
(b) Submission of a sworn statement by the associate, on a form provided by the board, that demonstrates to the board’s satisfaction that satisfactory progress is being made toward completion of the associate’s adopted supervisory plan.
(5) A clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530 may renew the license by:
(a) Payment of the renewal fee established under ORS 675.571; and
(b) Submission of a sworn statement by the applicant, on a form provided by the board, that the applicant:
(A) Has completed applicable continuing education requirements established by the board under ORS 675.565; and
(B) Is unaware of any reason for denial of the renewal. [1977 c.677 §9; 1979 c.769 §8; 1989 c.721 §34; 2005 c.36 §1; 2009 c.442 §14; 2013 c.60 §9]
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 675.565 - Continuing education; rules.

(1) The State Board of Licensed Social Workers may establish by rule continuing education requirements for the renewal of authorizations to practice regulated social work.
(2) The board may require applicants for renewal of authorization to practice regulated social work to submit evidence of completion of continuing education requirements as a condition of renewal in order to ensure the highest quality of professional services to the public. [1989 c.721 §39; 2009 c.442 §15]
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 675.571 - Fees; authorization; uses.

(1) The State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall collect fees for:
(a) Examination and reexamination.
(b) An initial authorization to practice regulated social work.
(c) Renewal of an authorization to practice regulated social work.
(d) Delinquent renewal of an authorization to practice regulated social work.
(2) Fees collected under subsection (1) of this section shall be deposited in the State Board of Licensed Social Workers Account established under ORS 675.597 and shall be used to defray the expenses of the board.
(3) Subject to prior approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the fees and charges established under this section may not exceed the cost of administering the regulatory program pertaining to the purpose for which the fee or charge is established, as authorized by the Legislative Assembly within the budget of the State Board of Licensed Social Workers, as the budget may be modified by the Emergency Board.
(4) The State Board of Licensed Social Workers may impose a delinquent renewal fee for an authorization to practice regulated social work if the application for renewal is not filed and accepted by the renewal date established by the board by rule, but is filed and accepted within 30 days of the renewal date. An authorization to practice regulated social work is lapsed if an application for renewal is not filed and accepted within 30 days of the renewal date.
(5) Fees collected under this section are nonrefundable. [1989 c.721 §36 (enacted in lieu of 675.570); 1991 c.703 §20; 1993 c.8 §1; 2005 c.22 §477; 2005 c.36 §2; 2009 c.442 §16; 2023 c.602 §17]
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 675.580 - Confidentiality of communication by client; exceptions.

(1) A regulated social worker or any employee of the regulated social worker may not disclose any communication given by a client in the course of noninvestigatory professional activity when the communication was given to enable the regulated social worker to aid the client, except when:
(a) The client or a person legally responsible for the client’s affairs gives consent to the disclosure;
(b) The client initiates legal action or makes a complaint against the regulated social worker to the State Board of Licensed Social Workers;
(c) The board requests the information as part of an investigation or proceeding;
(d) The communication reveals a clear intent to commit a crime that reasonably is expected to result in physical injury to a person;
(e) The communication reveals that a minor was the victim of a crime, abuse or neglect;
(f) Disclosure of the communication is necessary to obtain further professional assistance for the client; or
(g) Disclosure of the communication is otherwise required by ORS 124.060, 419B.010 or 430.765.
(2) Nothing in this section is intended to prevent a regulated social worker who is a public employee from disclosing communications from a client when the disclosure is made in the performance of the regulated social worker’s duty as a public employee and the public employer has determined that the disclosure is necessary in the performance of the duty of the regulated social worker as a public employee. [1977 c.677 §10; 1979 c.769 §9; 1989 c.721 §37; 1997 c.381 §5; 2009 c.442 §17]
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 675.583 - Duty to report evidence of impairment or unprofessional or prohibited conduct; confidentiality of information; limitation of liability.

(1) Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a regulated social worker shall report to the State Board of Licensed Social Workers any information the regulated social worker has that appears to show that a regulated social worker is or may be an impaired professional as defined in ORS 676.185, or may have engaged in unprofessional conduct according to the guidelines of the code of ethics, to the extent that disclosure does not conflict with the requirements of ORS 675.580.
(2) A regulated social worker shall report any prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 in the manner provided in ORS 676.150.
(3) Notwithstanding ORS 676.175, any information that the board obtains pursuant to subsection (1) of this section is confidential and may not be disclosed except as provided by the board by rule.
(4) A person who reports or provides information to the board under subsection (1) of this section in good faith is not subject to an action for civil damages as a result of reporting or providing information to the board. [1989 c.721 §40; 1997 c.381 §6; 1997 c.791 §15a; 2007 c.70 §299; 2009 c.442 §18; 2009 c.536 §38; 2009 c.697 §19; 2009 c.756 §§89a,89b]
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 675.585 - Investigation of alleged violations; confidentiality of information; limitation of liability.

(1) Upon complaint of any person, or upon its own initiative, the State Board of Licensed Social Workers may investigate any alleged violation of ORS 675.510 to 675.600.
(2) Any information that the board obtains pursuant to subsection (1) of this section is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175 and is not admissible in judicial proceedings, other than judicial review as provided for under ORS 183.480, until the board votes to take final action.
(3) Any person who reports or provides information to the board under subsection (1) of this section in good faith is not subject to an action for civil damages as a result thereof.
(4) In addition to any other privilege or immunity provided by law, members of the board, members of its administrative and investigative staff, agents of the board and attorneys acting for the board as prosecutors or counsel have the same privileges and immunities from civil, administrative and criminal proceedings arising by reason of official actions as prosecuting and judicial officers of the state.
(5) A person who has made a complaint to the board or who has given information or testimony relative to a proposed or pending proceeding before the board is not answerable for any such act in any proceeding except for perjury. [1985 c.52 §9; 1989 c.721 §38; 1997 c.381 §7; 1997 c.791 §16a; 2009 c.442 §19]
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 675.590 - State Board of Licensed Social Workers.

(1) There is established a State Board of Licensed Social Workers. The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 and 171.565. All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board:
(a) Three members shall be clinical social workers licensed under ORS 675.530;
(b) One member shall be a baccalaureate social worker registered under ORS 675.532, a master’s social worker licensed under ORS 675.533 or a clinical social work associate certified under ORS 675.537; and
(c) Three members shall be members of the public who have demonstrated an interest in the field of clinical social work and who are not:
(A) Regulated social workers; or
(B) A spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or sibling of a regulated social worker.
(2)(a) Board members appointed under subsection (1)(a) and (b) of this section may be appointed from a list of three to five nominees for each vacancy, submitted by any professional organization that represents clinical social workers.
(b) In selecting the members of the board, the Governor shall strive to balance the representation on the board according to:
(A) Geographic areas of this state; and
(B) Ethnic group.
(3)(a) The term of office of each member is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The terms must be staggered so that no more than three terms end each year.
(b) Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on July 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.
(c) A board member shall be removed immediately from the board if, during the member’s term, the member:
(A) Is not a resident of this state;
(B) Has been absent from three consecutive board meetings, unless at least one absence is excused; or
(C) Is not a clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530 or a retired clinical social worker who was a clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530 in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530.
(4) Members of the board are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495. The board may provide by rule for compensation to board members for the performance of duties at a rate that is greater than the rate provided in ORS 292.495. [1979 c.769 §2; 1985 c.52 §6; 1989 c.69 §1; 1989 c.721 §41; 2001 c.459 §1; 2009 c.535 §§3,39; 2013 c.60 §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 675.597 - State Board of Licensed Social Workers Account.

The State Board of Licensed Social Workers Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the State Board of Licensed Social Workers Account shall be credited to the account. Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the board for the administration and enforcement of ORS 675.510 to 675.600, 676.850 and 676.866. [2001 c.459 §2; 2009 c.442 §22; 2013 c.240 §5; 2017 c.511 §5; 2021 c.114 §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 675.600 - Duties of board; rules.

The State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall:
(1) Pursuant to ORS chapter 183, adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 675.510 to 675.600.
(2) Publish annually a list of the names and addresses of all persons who have been authorized to practice regulated social work.
(3) Establish a voluntary arbitration procedure that may be invoked with the consent of clients and regulated social workers whereby disputes between clients and workers may be resolved.
(4) Report to the Legislative Assembly on its activities regarding authorizations to practice regulated social work during the preceding biennium. [1977 c.677 §5; 1979 c.769 §4; 1985 c.52 §7; 1989 c.721 §42; 2009 c.442 §23; 2009 c.697 §20; 2009 c.756 §§91,91b,91c]
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 675.650 - Oregon Health Authority duties regarding behavioral health care workforce training, endorsements, certifications.

The Oregon Health Authority shall create workforce training and establish endorsements or certifications for behavioral health providers of co-occurring disorder treatment. [2021 c.667 §10]
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 675.653 - Behavioral Health Incentive Subaccount.

The Behavioral Health Incentive Subaccount is created in the Health Care Provider Incentive Fund established in ORS 676.450. The Behavioral Health Incentive Subaccount consists of moneys appropriated to the subaccount by the Legislative Assembly and gifts, grants and donations from public or private sources. Moneys in the subaccount are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Health Authority to carry out ORS 675.655. [2021 c.677 §1]
Note:
See note under 675.650.
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 675.658 - Supervision grant program for certain behavioral health care providers; rules.

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish a program to provide grants to licensed psychologists, marriage and family therapists licensed under ORS 675.715, professional counselors licensed under ORS 675.715, and clinical social workers licensed under ORS 675.530 to provide supervised clinical experience to associates or other individuals who have the necessary education but need supervised clinical experience to obtain a license to practice:
(a) Psychology;
(b) Marriage and family therapy, as defined in ORS 675.705;
(c) Professional counseling, as defined in ORS 675.705;
(d) Clinical social work, as defined in ORS 675.510; or
(e) Another behavioral health care discipline as prescribed by the authority by rule.
(2) The authority shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section. [2021 c.677 §4; 2022 c.17 §2]
Note:
See note under 675.650.
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 675.661 - Employer to pay supervision costs for certain behavioral health care providers.

A public or private entity that employs mental health care providers who supervise associates, interns or other individuals who must have supervised clinical experience as a condition of licensure as a mental health care provider shall pay all costs incurred by the supervisor in providing supervision and the costs of the individual receiving supervision if the supervisor is:
(1) A licensed psychologist, as defined in ORS 675.010;
(2) A clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530;
(3) A master’s social worker licensed under ORS 675.533;
(4) A licensed marriage and family therapist, as defined in ORS 675.705; or
(5) A licensed professional counselor, as defined in ORS 675.705. [2021 c.677 §6]
Note:
See note under 675.650.
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 675.664 - Oregon Health Authority duties regarding behavioral health care workforce investments.

(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall coordinate with systems of higher education and with the Higher Education Coordinating Commission in considering workforce investments under ORS 675.655 and 675.658.
(2) The authority shall ensure that investments made in accordance with ORS 675.655 and 675.658 are aligned and coordinated with other state investments that are intended to improve behavioral health outcomes for residents of this state, including but not limited to investments made from moneys in the Drug Treatment and Recovery Services Fund established in ORS 430.384. [2021 c.677 §7]
Note:
See note under 675.650.
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 675.720 - Registered associate; registration requirements; renewal; ethical standards.

(1) If an applicant for a license under ORS 675.715 possesses the graduate degree required by ORS 675.715 but has not submitted documentation satisfactory to the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists that the applicant has the required supervised clinical experience, the applicant must register a plan to obtain acceptable post-degree supervised clinical experience to qualify for a license as a professional counselor or as a marriage and family therapist.
(2) To register as a professional counselor associate or as a marriage and family therapist associate under this section, the applicant shall submit in the form and manner determined by the board:
(a) A request for registration; and
(b) A plan to obtain or complete the supervised clinical experience required for licensure.
(3) The board shall register the applicant as an associate upon receipt and approval of the completed request and plan required in subsection (2) of this section.
(4)(a) A registered associate must renew the certificate of registration annually on or before the first day of the month in which the board approved the initial registration. To renew a certificate of registration, a registered associate shall:
(A) Submit a renewal application in the form and manner established by the board accompanied by a renewal fee pursuant to ORS 675.785; and
(B) Document fulfillment of all other requirements established by the board by rule.
(b) Failure to renew a registration within 30 days of the annual renewal date terminates the registration and the application for licensure.
(5) Registered associates are subject to all ethical standards adopted by the board. [1997 c.269 §2; 2001 c.103 §1; 2009 c.549 §5; 2013 c.211 §3; 2021 c.677 §9]
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 675.725 - License; rules; fees; effect of expiration of license.

(1) A license issued under ORS 675.715 to 675.835 is subject to renewal.
(2) A licensee seeking renewal of a license shall:
(a) Pay the license renewal fee on or before the renewal date established by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists by rule;
(b) Provide proof of fulfillment of any requirements of the board for continuing education and supervision;
(c) Submit to the board a sworn statement on a form provided by the board certifying that there is no reason for denial of the license renewal; and
(d) Maintain professional disclosure statements as required by the board by rule.
(3) A licensee may renew a license after the date for license renewal by paying the renewal fee and a late filing fee for license renewal prior to the expiration of the grace period for license renewal established by the board by rule.
(4) A licensee may not continue to practice as a licensed professional counselor or a licensed marriage and family therapist after expiration of the license.
(5) A person whose license has expired may apply to be relicensed as follows:
(a) If the person’s previous license has been expired for more than two years, the person must apply and qualify for a new license in the same manner as a person who has never been licensed.
(b) If the person’s previous license has been expired for two years or less, the person is not required to meet the degree, experience and examination standards for a person who has never been licensed, but must meet all other requirements for relicensure as the board may establish by rule. An application for relicensure under this subsection must be submitted in the manner required by the board and must be accompanied by the payment of the application fee and the renewal fee. [1989 c.721 §5; 1991 c.67 §179; 1999 c.463 §2; 2005 c.40 §1; 2023 c.439 §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 675.730 - Limited permit.

(1) The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists may issue a limited permit to practice as a professional counselor or marriage and family therapist to an applicant who submits to the board:
(a) A completed application;
(b) Proof that the applicant is authorized to practice professional counseling or marriage and family therapy in another state where, in the discretion of the board, the requirements for authorization are substantially equivalent to the requirements for licensure under ORS 675.715 to 675.835; and
(c) A limited permit fee.
(2) A limited permit issued under this section may be valid for up to 30 days in a 12-month period. [2023 c.439 §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 675.735 - Reciprocal license.

Upon application therefor accompanied by the appropriate fees established under ORS 675.785, the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists shall grant a license as a professional counselor or marriage and family therapist if the applicant provides evidence to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant is recognized as a professional counselor or marriage and family therapist in another state in which the requirements for such recognition are, in the judgment of the board, at least equivalent to the licensing requirements of ORS 675.715 to 675.835 and rules of the board. [1989 c.721 §6; 1993 c.546 §110]
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 675.755 - Professional disclosure statement required; content; exemptions; rules.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, prior to the performance of professional counseling or marriage and family therapy, the licensee must furnish the client with a copy of a professional disclosure statement. If the licensee fails to provide the statement, the licensee shall not charge a client a fee for services.
(2) A professional disclosure statement shall include the following information regarding the applicant or licensee:
(a) Name, business address and telephone number;
(b) Philosophy and approach to counseling or marriage and family therapy;
(c) Formal education and training;
(d) Continuing education and supervision requirements; and
(e) Fee schedules.
(3) The statement must include the name, address and telephone number of the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists.
(4) An applicant shall submit a professional disclosure statement for board approval upon application for a license.
(5) Whenever an applicant or licensee makes a change in the professional disclosure statement, the new statement shall be presented to the board for approval.
(6) The board may adopt by rule exemptions from the requirements of this section. [1989 c.721 §7; 1999 c.463 §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 675.765 - Confidentiality of information; exceptions.

A licensee or any employee of the licensee shall not disclose any communication given the licensee by a client in the course of noninvestigatory professional activity when such communication was given to enable the licensee to aid the client, except:
(1) When the client or those persons legally responsible for the affairs of the client give consent to the disclosure;
(2) When the client initiates legal action or makes a complaint against the licensed professional counselor or licensed marriage and family therapist to the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists;
(3) When the communication reveals the intent to commit a crime or harmful act;
(4) When the communication reveals that a minor is or is suspected to be the victim of a crime, abuse or neglect; or
(5) When responding to an inquiry by the board made during the course of an investigation into the conduct of the licensee under ORS 676.165 to 676.180. [1989 c.721 §8; 2001 c.120 §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 675.775 - Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists.

(1) The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists is established. The board consists of eight members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 and 171.565. All members of the board must be residents of this state. Of the members of the board:
(a) Three must be licensed as professional counselors under ORS 675.715;
(b) Two must be licensed as marriage and family therapists under ORS 675.715;
(c) One must be from the faculty of a school within this state that has programs to train persons to become professional counselors or marriage and family therapists; and
(d) Two must be members of the public who have demonstrated an interest in the fields of professional counseling and marriage and family therapy but who are not a:
(A) Licensed professional counselor or marriage and family therapist; or
(B) Spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or sibling of a licensee.
(2)(a) Board members required to be licensees may be selected by the Governor from a list of three to five nominees for each vacancy, submitted by any professional organization representing licensees.
(b) In selecting the members of the board, the Governor shall strive to balance the representation according to:
(A) Geographic areas of this state; and
(B) Ethnic group.
(3)(a) The term of office of each member is three years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. The terms must be staggered so that no more than three terms end each year.
(b) By October 1 of each year, the Governor shall appoint persons to fill positions on the board that are due to become vacant on October 1 of that year. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.
(c) A board member shall be removed immediately from the board if, during the member’s term, the member:
(A) Is not a resident of this state;
(B) Has been absent from three consecutive board meetings, unless at least one absence is excused; or
(C) Is not a licensee or a retired licensee whose license was in good standing at the time of retirement, if the board member was appointed to serve on the board as a licensee.
(4) Members of the board are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495. The board may provide by rule for compensation to board members for the performance of official duties at a rate that is greater than the rate provided in ORS 292.495. [1989 c.721 §10; 2001 c.120 §5; 2009 c.535 §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 675.795 - Board meeting; quorum; per diem; officers.

(1) The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists shall meet at least once a year at a place, time and hour determined by the board. The board also shall meet at other times and places specified when called by the chair of the board or by a majority of the members of the board.
(2) A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum. A majority of the members present may take action on behalf of the board unless a different number is provided in the rules of the board.
(3) A member of the board is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495.
(4) At the first meeting of each year, the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists shall select from its members a chair and vice chair. Each officer shall have a term of one year with duties and powers the board determines necessary for the performance of the functions the board assigns to the officer.
(5) In the event that the position of any officer becomes vacant, the board shall elect from its members a replacement at its next meeting to serve the unexpired term. [1989 c.721 §§12,13]
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 675.805 - Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists Account.

All moneys received by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists under ORS 675.715 to 675.835 shall be paid into the General Fund in the State Treasury and placed to the credit of the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists Account, which is hereby established. Such moneys are appropriated continuously to the board and shall be used only for the administration and enforcement of ORS 675.172, 675.715 to 675.835, 676.850 and 676.866. [1989 c.721 §17; 1993 c.546 §112; 2001 c.120 §7; 2013 c.240 §6; 2017 c.104 §17; 2017 c.511 §6; 2021 c.114 §5]