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 […]
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) […]
Section 675.705 – Definitions for ORS 675.715 to 675.835.
As used in ORS 675.715 to 675.835: (1) “Assessment” means assessment under standards developed by a national body responsible for accrediting graduate training programs in clinical counseling for professional counselors or in marriage and family therapy for marriage and family therapists. (2) “Clinical experience” means the professional practice of applying psychotherapeutic principles and methods to […]
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 […]
Section 675.715 – Application; fee; qualifications; examinations; licensing; rules.
(1) In order to obtain a license as a professional counselor or a marriage and family therapist, an applicant shall make application on a form and in such a manner as the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists prescribes, accompanied by the nonrefundable fee established pursuant to ORS 675.785. The board shall issue […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]