Oregon · statute · Or. Rev. Stat. ch. 675 · 104 active provisions
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 part of an institutional accreditation by…
(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 licensed under ORS 675.010 to 675.150; or (b) R…
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 the board that the applicant: (a) Has comp…
(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) Any applicant may, upon written request…
(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 (b) Inform applicants in writing of the…
(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 approved doctoral program in psychology and i…
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 judgment of the board, essentially equivalent…
(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 license of a psychologist or psychologi…
(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, opportunity for hearing shall be accorded as provi…
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 jurisdiction to proceed with any investigati…
(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 behavioral, emotional or mental disorder of…
(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 board: (a) Six of the members must have do…
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 qualified applicants who comply with the pr…
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 charge is established, as authorized by the…
(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 constitutes a quorum for the transaction of…
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 Oregon Board of Psychology Account are…
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 report the prohibited conduct in the manner…
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 complained of. If the person complained of is fou…
(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) T…
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…
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.
(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…
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.