Title 52, Occupations and Professions

As used in ORS 675.010 to 675.150, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Approved doctoral program in psychology” means a doctoral program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association or a doctoral program in psychology accredited individually or as pa…

(1) To safeguard the people of the State of Oregon from the dangers of unqualified and improper practice of psychology, no person shall, unless exempted from the provisions of ORS 675.010 to 675.150 by ORS 675.090: (a) Practice psychology in this state without first being license…

ORS 58.325 to 58.365 shall not apply to professional corporations rendering psychological services. [1985 c.90 §11] (Licensing)

(1) Upon application for licensure accompanied by the established fee, the Oregon Board of Psychology shall issue a psychologist license to an applicant who performs to the satisfaction of the board in examinations prescribed by the board and furnishes evidence satisfactory to th…

(1) Examinations administered by the Oregon Board of Psychology for applicants for licenses under ORS 675.010 to 675.150 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. (2) …

(1) The Oregon Board of Psychology shall adopt rules governing examinations required by the board. (2) When the board requires a board administered examination, the board shall: (a) Maintain a complete record of the proceedings and of the questions asked and responses given; and …

(1) Upon application for licensure accompanied by the established fee, the Oregon Board of Psychology may issue a license, without national examination, to any applicant who furnishes evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant: (a) Holds a doctoral degree from an appro…

Upon application therefor and payment of the required fee, the Oregon Board of Psychology may issue a limited permit to practice as a psychologist to an applicant holding a certificate or license to practice psychology issued by another state whose requirements are, in the judgme…

(1) If any of the grounds enumerated in subsection (2) of this section exist, the Oregon Board of Psychology may impose any of the following sanctions: (a) Deny a license to an applicant; (b) Refuse to renew the license of a psychologist or psychologist associate; (c) Suspend the…

(1) Any information that the Oregon Board of Psychology obtains under ORS 675.070 or 675.085 is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175. (2) Any person who in good faith provides information to the board shall not be subject to an action for civil damages as a result thereof. …

(1) Upon receipt of a complaint under ORS 675.010 to 675.150, the Oregon Board of Psychology shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165. (2) Where the board proposes to refuse to issue a license or to impose any disciplinary action under ORS 675.070, opportunit…

The lapse, suspension or revocation of a license issued under ORS 675.010 to 675.150 by the operation of law, by order of the Oregon Board of Psychology or by the decision of a court of law, or the voluntary surrender of a license by a licensee, does not deprive the board of juri…

(1) ORS 675.010 to 675.150 do not apply to: (a) A person who teaches psychology, conducts psychological research or provides consulting services to an organization or institution, provided that the person does not supervise direct psychological services and does not treat any beh…

(1) There hereby is created the Oregon Board of Psychology consisting of nine 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 Oregon residents. Of the members of the bo…

In addition to the powers otherwise granted under ORS 675.010 to 675.150, the Oregon Board of Psychology has all powers necessary or proper to: (1) Determine qualifications of applicants to practice psychology in this state, prepare, conduct and grade examinations and license qua…

Subject to prior approval of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, the fees and charges established under ORS 675.110 shall not exceed the cost of administering the regulatory program of the Oregon Board of Psychology pertaining to the purpose for which the fee or cha…

(1) The Oregon Board of Psychology shall select one of its members as chairperson, and another as vice chairperson, for the terms and with the powers and duties necessary for the performance of the functions of the offices determined by the board. (2) A majority of the board cons…

On or before the 10th day of each month, the Oregon Board of Psychology shall pay into the State Treasury all moneys received by the board during the preceding calendar month. The State Treasurer shall credit the moneys to the Oregon Board of Psychology Account. The moneys in the…

Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a licensed psychologist who has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee of another board has engaged in prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 shall rep…

The Oregon Board of Psychology may institute and commence injunction proceedings in any circuit court in Oregon to enjoin the unlawful practice of psychology. In any such proceeding it shall not be necessary to show that any person is individually injured by the actions complaine…

(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 relate…

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 profe…

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 provid…

(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 …

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.

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.

(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 j…

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” mea…

(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 T…

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] (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, satisfa…

(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 concentrat…

(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…

(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 assistan…

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. …

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 establishe…

(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 o…

(1) There is created the Occupational Therapy Licensing Board. The board is composed of five 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 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 c…

(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 continu…

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 r…

(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 in…

(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 s…

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 6…

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 …

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 off…

(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 sec…

(1) To obtain certification as a clinical sexual offense therapist, associate sexual offense therapist, secondary clinical sexual offense therapist or sexual offense therapist intern, an applicant must complete an application developed and prescribed by the Sexual Offense Treatme…

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 evidenc…

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 supe…