(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 […]
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 […]
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.
(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; […]
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 jointly appoint the director, who shall serve at the direction […]
