Oregon Administrative Code

856-030-0020 Proposed Orders (1) In any case heard under division 030, Ratemaking Procedures, the hearings officer shall prepare and serve on all members of the Board, and on all parties to the hearing, a proposed order which includes recommended findings of fact and conclusions …

856-030-0025 Final Orders (1) Every final order entered in a proceeding under division 30, Ratemaking Procedures, shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by findings of fact and conclusions of law, and by a citation of the statutes under which the order may be appealed. (2) …

856-030-0030 Notification of Orders The Board shall mail, by regular first class mail with a certificate of service, a copy of the final order and accompanying findings and conclusions to each party to the proceeding and, if applicable, to the party’s attorney of record. Statutor…

856-030-0033 Board Initiated Rate Proceedings For Board rate proceedings initiated on the Board’s own motion, the following shall apply: (1) No proceeding shall be commenced unless at least seven voting members of the Board agree to do so. (2) Only single-issue proceedings shall …

856-030-0035 Pilotage Fee Waiver Notwithstanding the terms of any applicable rate order, the Board may, in its discretion and upon the application of any pilot or pilots, permit the requesting pilot or pilots to waive all or part of any pilotage fees that would otherwise be due f…

856-030-0040 Transportation Oversight Committee (1) For the purpose of making annual, automatic, cost-based adjustments to the transportation system cost component of the tariff funding the pilotage system for the Columbia River Bar pilotage ground, a Transportation Oversight Com…

856-030-0045 Rates in Coos Bay and Yaquina Bay for Vessels in an Emergency Regular rates set by the current rate order shall be used for a vessel in an emergency under ORS 776.600(1)(b). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 776.115 & ORS 776.600 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 776.115(…

858-010-0001 Definitions (1) The practice of psychology is defined to include: (a) “Evaluation” means assessing or diagnosing mental disorders or mental functioning, including administering, scoring, and interpreting tests of mental abilities or personality; (b) “Therapy” means, …

858-010-0002 Guidelines for Supervising Technicians A licensee may delegate administration and scoring of tests to technicians as provided in ORS 675.010(4) if the licensee ensures the technicians are adequately trained to administer and score the specific test being used; and en…

858-010-0003 Psychology Practice in Oregon A person practices psychology in Oregon if: (1) The person renders or offers to render supervision, consultation, evaluation, or therapy services to an individual located in Oregon, or to a group or organization which includes an individ…

858-010-0005 Board Duties and Procedure (1) Board Meetings. The Board shall meet as necessary at a time and place specified by the Board and at such other times and places as specified by the chair of the Board, a majority of members of the Board or by the Governor. The time and …

858-010-0007 Notice of Proposed Rule Prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a permanent rule, the Board of Psychology shall give notice of the proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal: (1) In the Secretary of State's Bulletin pursuant to ORS 183.360; (2) By mailing or emai…

858-010-0010 Education Requirements — Psychologist To meet the education requirement of ORS 675.030(1), applicants for licensure must possess a doctoral degree in psychology from an approved doctoral program in psychology, as set forth below: (1) A program accredited by the Ameri…

858-010-0012 Practicum (1) The degree program required in OAR 858-010-0010 must include an organized practicum of at least two semesters (or three quarters) and at least 300 hours of supervised psychological services as defined in OAR 858-010-0036(1)(b). (2) Supervision must incl…

858-010-0013 Internship (1) Applicants must successfully complete an organized internship as part of the degree program required in OAR 858-010-0010. (2) The internship must include at least 1,500 hours of supervised experience and be completed within twenty-four months. (3) The …

858-010-0016 Standard Application Procedure (1) Filing of Applications. Applicants must submit a complete application for licensure to the Board. The Board shall process each submitted application to determine if the application file is ready for review. Applications are consider…

858-010-0017 Licensure by Endorsement Applicants that possess and have maintained an active license to practice psychology issued by a board that is a member jurisdiction of the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards based on a doctoral degree may be licensed by en…

858-010-0018 Investigatory Powers (1) Additional Investigation. The Board shall not be limited in its investigation of an applicant's qualifications for licensure to the information supplied in the licensure application form and may direct additional investigation with respect to…

858-010-0019 Criminal Conviction Predeterminations (1) Prior to beginning an educational program for a license issued by the Board, a person who was convicted of a crime may petition the Board for a predetermination as to whether a criminal conviction will prevent the person from…

858-010-0020 Process and Disposition of Application for License (1) Application Review Procedure. When the application and all of the required supporting documents have been received, the application file shall be reviewed for eligibility. The reviewer shall either: (a) Approve t…

858-010-0025 Procedure for National Written Examination (1) The Board shall utilize the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) as the national written exam. (a) Candidates for licensure who are prepared to take the EPPP must submit a written request to the Boa…

858-010-0030 Procedures for Oregon Jurisprudence Examination (1) Jurisprudence Examination. The purpose of the examination is to measure the candidate’s knowledge and application of state laws and regulations related to the professional practice of psychology, including the Ameri…

858-010-0034 Criminal Records Checks and Fitness Determinations (1) The purpose of this rule is to provide for the reasonable screening of licensees and applicants for licensure to determine if they have a history of criminal behavior and are not fit to hold a license that is iss…

858-010-0036 Post-Doctoral Supervised Work Experience (1) Policy. One year of post-doctoral supervised work experience is required for licensure. The required work experience must take place after the doctorate degree is conferred. (a) One year of supervised work experience is de…

858-010-0038 Continued Supervision — Licensed Psychologist Associate Before the initial license is issued, the psychologist associate and the supervising psychologist must submit a "Contract for Continued Supervision of a Licensed Psychologist Associate." Day-to-day supervision o…

858-010-0039 Application for Independent Status — Psychologist Associate A licensed psychologist associate may apply to the Board for approval to function as an independent psychologist associate. Independent status will be granted only after at least three years of work as a lic…

858-010-0041 License Renewals (1) Before the Board will renew a license or approve a request for active or semi-active status under ORS 675.110, a licensee must: (a) Submit an application for license renewal in a form and manner prescribed by the Board, which must include complet…

858-010-0050 Inactive Status (1) Inactive status may be granted to licensees who have made a request in writing to the Board. Inactive licensees may not practice psychology in the State of Oregon, and are required to reactivate to active or semi-active status in order to practice…

858-010-0055 Limited Permits (1) The Board may grant a limited permit to practice psychology in the State of Oregon to individuals who possess and have maintained an active license as a psychologist in another jurisdiction in good standing. Applicants must: (a) Submit a Visitor’s…

858-010-0056 Temporary Practice Authorization (1) The Board may grant a temporary practice authorization to the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed in Oregon as follows: (a) Temporary Psychologist Authorization may be issued to applicants …

858-010-0057 Servicemember Portability Licensure (1) The servicemember portability licensure method is for United States servicemembers and spouses or domestic partners of servicemembers who relocate their residence to Oregon because of military orders for military service in Ore…

858-010-0060 Psychological Records (1) Maintenance and retention of records. The psychologist or psychologist associate, or person granted a limited permit or temporary practice authorization, who is rendering professional services to an individual client or services billed to a …

858-010-0061 Notification Requirements Licensees and persons granted a limited permit or temporary practice authorization shall: (1) Provide current contact information to the Board, including: (a) Public and mailing address; (b) Telephone number; (c) Electronic mail address; and…

858-010-0062 Designation of Education and Licensure Status (1) Psychologists licensed pursuant to ORS 675.030 or 675.050: (a) Must only designate their academic degree using appropriate initials including “Ph.D.,” “Psy.D.,” or “Ed.D.” as awarded by the degree-granting institution…

858-010-0065 Resignation of License Holder (1) A person holding a valid Oregon license to practice psychology may voluntarily resign their license by submitting a written resignation with the Board's Administrator. (2) Submission of a voluntary resignation shall not affect invest…

858-010-0075 Code of Professional Conduct The Board adopts the American Psychological Association’s (APA) "Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct," effective January 1, 2010 with amendment as of January 1, 2017, as the code of professional conduct applicable to a…

858-010-0300 Registered Health Care Interpreters Licensees, residents, and individuals granted a limited permit or temporary practice authorization must comply with the provisions of ORS 413.559 and OAR 950-050-0010 related to working with health care interpreters. Statutory/Othe…

858-010-0301 Access to Mental Health Assessment, Treatment, or Services Licensees, residents, and temporary practitioners may not deny any individual access to mental health assessment, treatment or services on the basis that the individual also has an intellectual or development…

858-020-0015 Management of Complaints (1) Consumer Protection Committee. The Board chair may appoint a Consumer Protection Committee comprised of one public member and two professional members. The Consumer Protection Committee shall: (a) Provide direction and consultation to the…

858-020-0025 Complaints on Which the Board Can Act Any complaint submitted to the Board must be specific as to the conduct upon which the complaint is based and why this conduct is cause for a complaint. The Board will review and accept for consideration complaints that might aff…

858-020-0035 Form of Complaints (1) If the complaint is first made in verbal form, is tentative, or undocumented, the Board may require a statement in writing, accompanied by documentation and/or submission of a complaint form. The Board will advise a complainant about the nature…

858-020-0045 Notice and Investigation Process (1) Notice to Respondent. The Board's Executive Director or designee shall notify the respondent by letter when a complaint is filed, or an investigation has been initiated, into respondent’s conduct or practice. The notice letter sha…

858-020-0055 Investigator’s Report to the Board (1) When the investigation is complete, the investigator will make an investigation report to the Board, in accordance with the timeline and procedures outlined in ORS 183.310 to 183.500 and 676.160 to 676.180, and shall clearly set…

858-020-0075 Contested Case Hearings (1) When the Board institutes disciplinary actions, notice of proposed actions must be served on the respondent(s) or the respondent's legal counsel by certified mail, return receipt. (2) The notice shall comply with ORS 183.411 to 183.497, an…

858-020-0085 Board Records If the Board determines to take disciplinary action in accordance with ORS 675.070 to restrict, suspend, or revoke a license, notice to this effect will be published in a Board publication and published on the Board’s website. Final disciplinary actions…

858-020-0096 Representations to the Board (1) Policy. To carry out its public protection mandate, the Board must ensure the accuracy, integrity, and authenticity of its processes and the information it receives and relies upon to make decisions. This rule applies to all licensees…

858-020-0105 Board’s Responsibility to the Public The Board may inform the public and the profession as to the ethics and nature of psychological activities, including the licensure law, what may constitute violations of the law, and how inquiry about possible violations or compl…

858-020-0115 Compliance with Governor’s Executive Orders (1) During a Governor declared emergency, unprofessional conduct includes failing to comply with any applicable provision of a Governor’s Executive Order or any provision of this rule. (2) Failing to comply as described in …

858-020-0116 Compliance with the Oregon Health Authority’s COVID-19 Requirements (1) The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has adopted certain rules to control the communicable disease COVID-19. Unprofessional conduct includes failing to comply with any applicable provision of an OHA…

858-030-0005 Fees (1) License application: $325 (2) Jurisprudence Examination: $155 (3) License Fees (a) Biennial license renewal fee, active psychologist and psychologist associate: $600. (b) Biennial license renewal, semi-active psychologist and psychologist associate: $300. (c…