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 675.523 – License or certification required to practice clinical social work; exceptions.
A person may not practice clinical social work unless the person is a clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530 or a clinical social work associate certified under ORS 675.537, except if the person is: (1) Licensed or certified by the State of Oregon to provide mental health services, provided that the person is acting […]
Section 675.530 – License; qualifications; rules.
(1) If an applicant for initial licensure as a clinical social worker has complied with the requirements of this section and has paid the fee under ORS 675.571, the State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall issue a license to the applicant. (2) An applicant for licensure as a clinical social worker shall submit evidence […]
Section 675.531 – Temporary authorizations; rules.
(1) The State Board of Licensed Social Workers may adopt rules providing for: (a) The temporary licensure of clinical social workers; (b) The temporary registration of baccalaureate social workers; (c) The temporary licensure of master’s social workers; and (d) The temporary certification of clinical social work associates. (2) The board may establish by rule fees […]
Section 675.532 – Registration for practice of baccalaureate social work.
(1) If an applicant for initial registration for the practice of baccalaureate social work has complied with the requirements of this section and has paid the fee under ORS 675.571, the State Board of Licensed Social Workers shall register the applicant as a baccalaureate social worker. Upon registration, the board shall issue notice of the […]