OAR Chapter 833 — Mental Health Regulatory Agency, Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists

Division 1 PROCEDURAL

Or. Admin. R. 833-001-0000 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule, the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists must:

(1) Publish notice of the adoption, amendment, or repeal in the Secretary of State's Bulletin referred to in ORS 183.360 at least 21 days prior to the effective date.

(2) Deliver by electronic or postal mail such notice to persons on the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists mailing list established pursuant to ORS 183.335(1)(c), and deliver by electronic mail to the legislators specified in 183.335(1)(d) at least 49 days before the effective date of the rule.

(3) Deliver by electronic mail such notice to the following:

(a) United Press International and Associated Press;

(b) Oregon Counseling Association;

(d) Oregon college and university departments offering graduate degrees in counseling and marriage and family therapy.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 183.341
BLPCT 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-16
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10
LPCT 1-1998, f. 1-2-98, cert. ef. 1-5-98
LPCT 1-1994, f. 12-30-94, cert. ef. 1-1-95
LPCT 2-1992, f. 11-30-92, cert. ef. 12-1-92
LPCT 2-1990, f. 8-31-90, cert. ef. 9-1-90
LPCT 1-1990(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-6-90

Or. Admin. R. 833-001-0005 Model Rules of Procedure

The Board adopts the Attorney General's Model Rules of Procedure, OAR Chapter 137, Divisions 1 through 5, as its rules of procedure under the Administrative Procedures Act.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785, ORS 36.224, ORS 183.341 & ORS 183.502
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 183.341
BLPCT 2-2022, amend filed 02/07/2022, effective 02/07/2022
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10
BLPCT 2-2001, f. 9-19-01, cert. ef. 10-1-01
LPCT 1-1998, f. 1-2-98, cert. ef. 1-5-98
LPCT 1-1994, f. 12-30-94, cert. ef. 1-1-95
LPCT 2-1992, f. 11-30-92, cert. ef. 12-1-92
LPCT 2-1990, f. 8-31-90, cert. ef. 9-1-90
LPCT 1-1990(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-6-90

Or. Admin. R. 833-001-0010 Requiring an Answer to Charges as Part of Notices to Parties in Contested Cases

In addition to the requirements stated in OAR 137-003-0000 of the Attorney General's Model Rules of Procedure adopted by 833-001-0005, the notice to parties in contested cases may include a statement that an answer to the assertions or charges will be required, and if so, the consequence of failure to answer. A statement of the consequences of failure to answer may be satisfied by enclosing a copy of 833-001-0015 with the notice.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 183
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10
LPCT 2-1990, f. 8-31-90, cert. ef. 9-1-90
LPCT 1-1990(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-6-90

Or. Admin. R. 833-001-0015 Hearing Request and Answers; Consequences of Failure to Answer

(1) A hearing request must be made in writing to the Board by the party or the party's attorney within 21 calendar days after the date the notice was issued.

(2) If an answer is required, it must be made in writing to the Board by the party or the party's attorney within 21 calendar days after the date the notice was issued and must include the following:

(a) An admission or denial of each factual matter alleged in the notice;

(b) A short and plain statement of each relevant affirmative defense the party may have.

(3) Except for good cause:

(a) Factual matters alleged in the notice and not denied in the answer will be presumed admitted;

(b) Failure to raise a particular defense in the answer will be considered a waiver of such defense;

(d) Evidence will not be taken on any issue not raised in the notice and the answer.

(4) Contested case hearings are closed to the public.

(5) The Board’s disciplinary and suspension cases brought under ORS 675.745 are exempt from the requirements of OAR 137-003-0655(7), which requires an agency to give written notice to the administrative law judge and all parties of the date by which the agency expects to issue an amended proposed order or a final order if the agency will not issue an amended proposed order or final order within 90 days of the proposed order. Due to the complexity of Board cases and the infrequency of regularly scheduled Board meetings, 90 days is an insufficient time for the Board to issue an amended proposed order or a final order.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.745, ORS 183.413 & ORS 183.417
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.745, ORS 183.413 & ORS 183.417
BLPCT 1-2019, amend filed 12/18/2019, effective 01/01/2020
BLPCT 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-16
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10
LPCT 2-1990, f. 8-31-90, cert. ef. 9-1-90
LPCT 1-1990(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-6-90

Or. Admin. R. 833-001-0020 Obtaining Information

(1) The Board will provide the following information to members of the public in response to in-person or telephone inquiries regarding a particular applicant, registered associate, or licensee: name, license/registration number, date licensed/registered, if license/registration is active or expired, business address and telephone number, summary of education and experience, and if there are or have been any disciplinary actions proposed by the Board plus the status, disposition, or resolution of the proposed disciplinary actions, unless otherwise subject to or prohibited by law, statute, rule or regulation.

(2) Requests for any information other than that listed in section (1) of this rule, including written verifications of licensure, may be required to be in writing, and may require payment for copies of documents.

(3) Pursuant to ORS 676.175, information regarding complaints against or information obtained through investigations into the conduct of licensees, non-licensed individuals, or applicants for licensure will not be disclosed.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 192
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-16
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10
BLPCT 2-2001, f. 9-19-01, cert. ef. 10-1-01
LPCT 1-1998, f. 1-2-98, cert. ef. 1-5-98
LPCT 2-1992, f. 11-30-92, cert. ef. 12-1-92
LPCT 2-1990, f. 8-31-90, cert. ef. 9-1-90
LPCT 1-1990(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-6-90

Or. Admin. R. 833-001-0030 Board Member Compensation

(1) Board members shall receive compensation that is equal to the per diem paid to members of the Legislative Assembly under ORS 171.072(9) for each day or portion thereof where the member is engaged in the performance of official duties, which includes Board and committee meetings and activities that the Board or Executive Director has pre-approved or requested.

(2) Compensation provided under Section (1) shall be in addition to the allowable reimbursement for travel or other expenses.

(3) Board members may decline to accept compensation or reimbursement of expenses.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.715 - 675.835 & ORS 292.495
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 292.495, ORS 171.072 & ORS 675.775(4)
BLPCT 2-2025, adopt filed 06/10/2025, effective 06/10/2025

Division 10 DEFINITIONS

Or. Admin. R. 833-010-0001 Definitions

The definitions of terms used in ORS 675.705 to 675.835 and these administrative rules of the Board are:

(1) “AAMFT” means the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

(2) “Accredited program” means the graduate program is fully accredited by COAMFTE, CACREP, or CORE.

(3) “Applicant” means a person who submits to the Board a complete application for licensure with the appropriate fees.

(4) “Associate registration plan” means a written description of post-graduate supervised work experience activities an applicant must complete to qualify for a license as a professional counselor or marriage and family therapist.

(5) “Board” means the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists.

(6) “Board approved program” means a graduate program that the Board had found to be comparable to an accredited program.

(7) “CACREP” means the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.

(8) “CRCC” means the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.

(9) “Client record” means any information maintained in a written or electronic form about a client.

(10) “Clinical experience” means the professional practice of applying principles and methods to provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals and families with mental health disorders.

(11) “Clock hour” means a full 60-minute duration of time. Clock hours should be rounded down to the nearest tenth for purposes of reporting to the Board.

(12) “COAMFTE” means the Commission on Accreditation of Marriage and Family Therapy Education.

(13) “CORE” means the Council on Rehabilitation Education.

(14) “Direct client contact hours” means only those clinical experience hours that are therapeutic or a combination of assessment and subsequent therapeutic interactions.

(15) “Distance learning" means coursework, or training that does not involve attending a presentation or program in the presence of the instructor or facilitator and other courses through electronic communication.

(16) “Distance Services” means any use of technology that replaces face to face delivery of counseling or therapy service. Such technologies include, but are not limited to, use of computer hardware and software, telephones, the internet, online assessment instruments and other communication devices.

(17) “Electronic communication” means communication through use of videoconference, telephone, teleconference, internet, electronic mail, chat-based, or video-based.

(18) "Equivalent" means comparable in content and quality, but not identical.

(19) “Hour Equivalents” means that when requirements for licensure are given in quarter hours, the following formula will be used to determine equivalent hours:

(a) Two semester hours is equal to three quarter hours;

(b) One semester is equal to 1.5 quarters;

(d) One semester credit hour equals 15 clock hours.

(20) “LMFT” means licensed marriage and family therapist.

(21) “LPC” means licensed professional counselor.

(22) “NBCC” means the National Board for Certified Counselors.

(23) "Official transcript" means a document certified by an accredited college or university indicating degree earned, hours and types of coursework, examinations and scores, completed by the student; and submitted by the school to the Board.

(24) “Petitioner” means a person who submits to the Board a complete petition for licensure predetermination with the appropriate fee.

(25) "Practicing" means engaging in any of the activities listed in the definitions of marriage and family therapy and professional counseling set forth in ORS 675.705, including but not limited to providing clinical supervision to another mental health professional who is providing counseling or therapeutic services to clients.

(26) "Regionally accredited institution" means an educational institution that is accredited by one of the following six institutional (regional) accrediting agencies recognized by the United States Secretary of Education and established to accredit senior institutions of higher education:

(a) Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE);

(b) New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE);

(d) Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU);

(e) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC); and

(f) WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

(27) "Registered associate" (formerly "registered intern") means an applicant for licensure who has met the educational requirement for licensure, and is in the process of obtaining the required supervised work experience under a registration plan approved by the Board.

(28) “Supervision” means a professional relationship between a qualified supervisor and an intern, registered associate, counselor, or therapist during which the supervisor provides guidance and professional skill development and oversight to the intern, registered associate counselor or therapist.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.715, ORS 675.785 & ORS 670.280(4)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 & ORS 670.280(4)
BLPCT 3-2025, amend filed 06/10/2025, effective 07/01/2025
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-16
BLPCT 4-2012, f. 10-24-12, cert. ef. 11-1-12
BLPCT 3-2010, f. 4-30-10, cert. ef. 5-3-10
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10
LPCT 1-1998, f. 1-2-98, cert. ef. 1-5-98
LPCT 1-1993, f. 12-30-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94
LPCT 2-1992, f. 11-30-92, cert. ef. 12-1-92
LPCT 2-1990, f. 8-31-90, cert. ef. 9-1-90
LPCT 1-1990(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-6-90

Division 20 APPLICATIONS

Or. Admin. R. 833-020-0011 Applications

(1) Application for licensure as a professional counselor and marriage and family therapist must be submitted to the Board in a form and manner prescribed by the Board.

(2) Application for licensure must include gender, date of birth, practice and residence addresses, email address, similar licenses held in other states, and history of professional discipline, litigation, and criminal involvement and be accompanied by:

(a) The non-refundable application fee;

(b) Official transcript imprinted with the date the degree was awarded and supporting documentation as necessary showing education requirements have been met;

(c) Documentation of completed supervised clinical experience and, if applicable, a request for associate registration with a proposed plan to obtain required experience in accordance with OAR Chapter 833, Division 50;

(d) Verification that approved examination has been passed (if taken);

(e) Fingerprinting fee and results of the criminal background check per OAR 833-120-0021; and

(f) Other clarifying information requested by the Board or required by law.

(3) Applicants will be allowed one year from application submission to complete their application file, which documents that the applicant meets the educational requirements, examination requirements (except for associate registration method), and experience qualifications (if applicable) for licensure.

(4) Failure to withdraw the application or complete the process within the allowed time will result in closure of the file. An incomplete application includes but is not limited to an application in which:

(a) Required information or original signatures are not provided;

(b) Required forms are not submitted; or

(5) Applicants who complete their application file but are not approved for registration, examination, or licensure will be notified in writing that the application is being denied and state the reason(s) for denial.

(6) To be reconsidered for licensure, applicants who failed to become licensed, who were refused licensure, who withdrew from consideration, or associates who have allowed their registration to expire will be required to file a new application, fee, and resubmit all documentation necessary to meet the standards for licensure in effect at the time of reapplication. Applicants reapplying must fulfill any deficiencies that are the result of changes to requirements that may have been implemented between former and current application.

(7) An applicant must notify the Board immediately, but not less than within 30 days, if any information submitted on the application changes, including but not limited to: name, address, email address, telephone number, complaints, disciplinary actions, litigation, criminal involvement, and employment investigations which results in disciplinary action. Failure to do so may be grounds for denial of the application or revocation of the license, once issued.

(8) Primary source verification is required for application materials. Transcripts, exam scores, and supervised work experience documentation required in sections (2) above are considered primary source verified when received by the Board directly from the following sources:

(a) Supervisor Reference Form from the supervisor (or successor);

(b) Transcript from the degree-granting institution (or successor);

(d) File copy from the jurisdiction(s) in which the applicant is licensed.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 8-2025, amend filed 12/18/2025, effective 12/18/2025
BLPCT 5-2024, amend filed 06/07/2024, effective 06/07/2024
BLPCT 4-2023, amend filed 08/08/2023, effective 08/08/2023
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 4-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 7-2017, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-17
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 1-2011, f. 1-13-11, cert. ef. 2-1-11
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-020-0021 Methods of Application

(1) Applications for licensure must indicate one of the following:

(a) Associate registration method pursuant to OAR 833 Division 50;

(b) Direct method pursuant to OAR 833-020-0041;

(d) Re-licensure method pursuant to OAR 833-020-0061; or

(e) Servicemember portability method pursuant to OAR 833-020-0202.

(2) Applicants may request permission to change their method of application or license requested without re-application if they do so within the one year allowed to complete their application.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & ORS 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 50 USC § 4025a
BLPCT 5-2025, amend filed 08/06/2025, effective 08/06/2025
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 1-2012, f. 4-23-12, cert. ef. 5-15-12
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-020-0041 Direct Method

(1) The direct method is required for applicants who have completed the supervised clinical experience completed requirements set forth in OAR 833-030-0021 for LPC or OAR 833-040-0021 for LMFT.

(2) The direct method requires the applicant to document no less than the total minimum number of supervised clinical experience hours required for licensure, all of which must have been completed prior to the date of application for licensure.

(3) Applicants seeking licensure as a professional counselor must meet the requirements specified in OAR 833, division 30.

(4) Applicants seeking licensure as a marriage and family therapist must meet the requirements specified in OAR 833, division 40.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 2-2026, amend filed 06/09/2026, effective 06/09/2026
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 3-2010, f. 4-30-10, cert. ef. 5-3-10
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-020-0051 Reciprocity Method

(1) The reciprocity method requires applicants to document that they obtained a comparable license in another state in which the requirements are equivalent to the standards required for Oregon licensure as a professional counselor or as a marriage and family therapist.

(2) Applicants for licensure by reciprocity must possess a current, active license to practice professional counseling or marriage and family therapy issued by another state credentialing entity.

(3) Application for licensure must be submitted to the Board office in accordance with OAR 833-020-0011.

(4) The application must also include an official verification of each healthcare professional license, registration or certification held, current or expired.

(5) To be considered equivalent, the applicant’s license in the state upon which reciprocity is based must have:

(a) Required at least a graduate degree in counseling, a graduate degree in marriage and family therapy, or a related degree; and

(b) Been issued to an applicant whose qualifying degree meets the educational requirements specified in:

(A) OAR 833-030-0011 for licensure as a professional counselor; or

(B) OAR 833-040-0011 for licensure as a marriage and family therapist.

(6) The applicant must meet the supervised clinical experience requirements specified in:

(a) OAR 833-030-0021 for licensure as a professional counselor; or

(b) OAR 833-040-0021 for licensure as a marriage and family therapist.

(7) The applicant must meet the examination requirements specified in:

(a) OAR 833-020-0081 and 833-030-0041 for licensure as a professional counselor; or

(b) OAR 833-020-0081 and 833-040-0041 for licensure as a marriage and family therapist.

(8) Primary source verification is required for application materials. Transcripts, competency examination verification, and supervised clinical experience documentation required in Sections (5) to (7) above is considered primary source verified when received by the Board directly from the following sources:

(a) Supervisor Reference Form from the supervisor (or successor or representative of the employer at which the supervision took place);

(b) Transcript from the degree-granting institution;

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.715 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.715 - 675.835
BLPCT 3-2024, amend filed 04/10/2024, effective 04/10/2024
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 1-2014, f. & cert. ef. 1-8-14
BLPCT 1-2013, f. 1-11-13, cert. ef. 2-1-13
BLPCT 1-2011, f. 1-13-11, cert. ef. 2-1-11
BLPCT 3-2010, f. 4-30-10, cert. ef. 5-3-10
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-020-0061 Re-Licensure Method

(1) The re-licensure method is required for applicants who were previously licensed by the Board within the last two years of their new application submission. The re-licensure method requires the applicant, as a previous Board licensee, to request a new license with a new license number, but without documenting further supervised clinical experience.

(2) To be considered for re-licensure, all of the following items must be received:

(a) An application for re-licensure, in a form and manner prescribed by the Board, which must include complete and truthful responses to all of the questions regarding character and fitness, the applicant’s current information and status, and any other information requested by the Board.

(b) The current application fee plus one current renewal fee;

(c) Report of at least the minimum continuing education activities required in OAR Chapter 833, Division 80 completed within two years prior to the date the Board will issue the new license; and

(d) Disclosure as to whether the applicant has engaged in the unlicensed practice of professional counseling or marriage and family and therapy during the period since their previous license expired.

(3) To be considered for licensure more than two years after the expiration date of the prior license, an applicant must request a new license with a new license number by reapplying for licensure using the method of application that applies to their current situation under OAR 833-020-0021.

(4) All applicants for re-licensure must successfully pass the current Oregon law and rules examination.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 5-2024, amend filed 06/07/2024, effective 06/07/2024
BLPCT 1-2024, amend filed 01/01/2024, effective 01/01/2024
BLPCT 4-2023, amend filed 08/08/2023, effective 08/08/2023
BLPCT 2-2021, amend filed 08/10/2021, effective 08/10/2021
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 3-2010, f. 4-30-10, cert. ef. 5-3-10
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-020-0071 Reapplication

(1) Former applicants who reapply for licensure must submit a new, fully completed application form and application fee to the Board.

(2) Applicants may request to transfer previously filed documents to the new application file if the documents have not been destroyed under state records retention schedules and are still in the possession of the Board. Such documents include, but are not limited to, documentation of supervised work experience, examination results, and transcripts.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-020-0081 Examination

(1) All applicants must pass a competency exam and an Oregon law and rules exam approved by the Board.

(2) Applicants who have passed the competency exam within 10 years prior to applying for licensure are not required to retake the exam.

(3) Applicants applying by the reciprocity method who have passed the competency exam 10 years or more prior to applying for licensure in Oregon must:

(a) Retake the exam; or

(b) Document completion of continuing education activities which at minimum meet the requirements described in OAR chapter 833, division 80 within the 24-month period prior to application or initial licensure.

(4) In lieu of exam verification, applicants applying by the reciprocity method who have maintained a comparable license in another jurisdiction for at least two years may complete continuing education in accordance with section (3)(b) of this rule to satisfy the competency exam requirement.

(5) Re-examination. Any candidate who fails to achieve a passing score on the competency examination shall be allowed to retake the examination a second time. If the examination is failed a second time, the Board may require the candidate to submit a written study plan for approval prior to each subsequent re-examination.

(6) Special Accommodations. Requests for special accommodations for a disability or for English as a second language must be made at the time the written request to sit for the examination is made, or when the disability becomes known to the applicant. The request must include:

(a) Disability. Written verification of the disability from a qualified care provider (i.e. a person certified or licensed by the state to provide such services) detailing:

(A) Nature, extent, and duration of disability; and

(B) Recommendation(s) for accommodation.

(b) English as Language Learners. Written request for reasonable accommodation detailing:

(A) Level of proficiency in English including, but not limited to, number of years speaking and/or writing English;

(B) History of special accommodations granted in similar testing circumstances;

(D) Recommendation(s) for accommodation.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 2-2026, amend filed 06/09/2026, effective 06/09/2026
BLPCT 4-2023, amend filed 08/08/2023, effective 08/08/2023
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 4-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 8-2020, amend filed 10/02/2020, effective 10/02/2020
BLPCT 7-2017, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-17
BLPCT 1-2017, f. 6-9-17, cert. ef. 6-10-17
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 1-2013, f. 1-11-13, cert. ef. 2-1-13
BLPCT 6-2010, f. 12-13-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-020-0102 Limited Permit

(1) The Board may grant a non-renewable limited permit to practice professional counseling or marriage and family therapy in the State of Oregon as follows:

(a) A professional counselor limited permit may be issued to applicants that possess a current, active license to practice professional counseling in good standing in another state based on a graduate degree.

(b) A marriage and family therapist limited permit may be issued to applicants that possess a current, active license practice marriage and family therapy in good standing in another state based on a graduate degree.

(2) A limited permit is for individuals to provide professional counseling or marriage and family therapy services only for a limited specific purpose and time-specific period. It is not intended to be a substitute for or to allow unlimited, general provision of services in Oregon.

(3) To qualify for a limited permit, an applicant must submit to the Board:

(a) An application for a limited permit in a form and manner prescribed by the Board;

(b) Verification of licensure in good standing in another state;

(c) A statement certifying that the applicant has read and understands Oregon law and administrative rule pertaining to the practice of professional counseling or marriage and family therapy and the Board’s adopted code of professional conduct;

(d) A statement of work that includes the limited purpose, location, and specific dates of service to be rendered;

(e) Other clarifying information requested by the Board; and

(f) The limited permit fee. This fee is not refundable, regardless of an applicant’s inability to qualify for a permit.

(4) A limited permit issued by the Board:

(a) Is effective for no more than 30 days in a 12-month period. The 30 days may be nonconsecutive.

(b) Expires if the person is no longer actively licensed to practice professional counseling or marriage and family therapy in another state.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: House Bill 3300 (2023)
BLPCT 5-2023, adopt filed 10/09/2023, effective 01/01/2024

Or. Admin. R. 833-020-0200 Temporary Practice Authorization

(1) The Board may grant a temporary practice authorization to the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed in Oregon as follows:

(a) Temporary Professional Counselor Authorization may be issued to applicants that possess a current, active license to practice professional counseling in good standing in another state based on a graduate degree.

(b) Temporary Marriage and Family Therapist Authorization may be issued to applicants that possess a current, active license practice marriage and family therapy in good standing in another state based on a graduate degree.

(c) To qualify for Temporary Practice Authorization, an applicant must be in good standing, with no restrictions or limitations upon, actions taken against, or investigation or disciplinary action pending against his or her license in any jurisdiction where the applicant is or has been licensed.

(2) A Temporary Practice Authorization issued by the Board is not renewable, and is only valid until the earliest of the following:

(a) Two years after the date of issuance;

(b) The date the spouse or domestic partner of the person to whom the temporary practice authorization was issued completes the spouse’s or domestic partner’s term of service in Oregon; or

(3) To apply for a Temporary Practice Authorization, an applicant must submit the following in a form and manner prescribed by the Board:

(a) A complete Temporary Authorization Application;

(b) A copy of the evidence of marriage or domestic partnership (such as marriage certificate or domestic partnership registration) showing the name of the applicant and the name of the active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States;

(c) A copy of the assignment to a duty station located in Oregon by official active duty military order for the spouse or domestic partner named in the document described provided under (b), above; and

(d) The temporary practice authorization fee. This fee is not refundable, regardless of an applicant’s inability to qualify for temporary practice authorization.

(4) All applicants must pass an Oregon law and rules examination pursuant to OAR 833-020-0081 before the authorization will be issued.

(5) Current Information to the Board. An applicant or person who has been granted a temporary practice authorization must provide current contact information to the Board, and must notify the Board within 30 days in a form and manner prescribed by the Board if any information submitted on the application changes, including but not limited to:

(a) Public and mailing address;

(b) Telephone number;

(d) Any nickname or alternative personal name used by the individual;

(e) Change of name, which must be accompanied by acceptable identification and a copy of the legal document showing the name change;

(f) Character and fitness information, including complaints, disciplinary actions, employment investigations that lead to termination or resignation, and civil, criminal, or ethical charges;

(g) The status of the license to practice professional counseling or marriage and family therapy in another state; and

(h) The status of the spouse’s or domestic partner’s term of service in Oregon.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.400, ORS 676.308 & ORS 675.785
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 670.400, ORS 676.308 & ORS 675.785
BLPCT 5-2023, amend filed 10/09/2023, effective 01/01/2024
BLPCT 1-2019, adopt filed 12/18/2019, effective 01/01/2020

Or. Admin. R. 833-020-0202 Servicemember Portability Method

(1) The servicemember portability method is for United States servicemembers and spouses or domestic partners of servicemembers who relocate their residence to Oregon because of military orders for military service in Oregon.

(2) The following definitions apply to this rule:

(a) “Armed forces” means the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

(b) “Military orders” means a servicemember’s official military orders (including orders for separation or retirement), or any notification, certification, or verification from the servicemember's commanding officer, with respect to the servicemember's current or future military duty status.

(c) "Scope of practice" means the defined parameters of various duties or services that may be provided by an individual under a license. A person licensed under this rule is subject to all laws and rules that apply to any other Oregon licensed professional counselor or marriage and family therapist.

(d) “Servicemember” means a member of the armed forces, the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service.

(3) The Board may grant a license as follows:

(a) Licensure as a professional counselor may be issued to applicants that possess a current license to practice professional counseling in good standing in another state.

(b) Licensure as a marriage and family therapist may be issued to applicants that possess a current license practice marriage and family therapy in good standing in another state.

(A) Have been revoked or had discipline imposed by any state;

(B) Have any pending investigation related to unprofessional conduct in any state; and

(4) Notwithstanding OAR 833-020-0011(2), applicants under the servicemember portability method must submit the following in a form and manner prescribed by the Board:

(a) A complete licensure application form;

(b) Payment to the Board of the actual costs charged by the Oregon State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation to complete a criminal history check as required by OAR 833-120-0021(1)(c);

(d) For spouses or domestic partners of servicemembers: a copy of the evidence of marriage or domestic partnership (such as marriage certificate or domestic partnership registration) showing the name of the applicant and the name of the servicemember; and

(e) An official verification of each healthcare professional license, registration, or certification held, current or expired;

(f) A notarized affidavit affirming, under the penalty of law, that:

(A) The applicant is the person described and identified in the application;

(B) The applicant will maintain their qualifying active license in the other state for the duration of the military orders, including renewal of that license, if applicable;

(D) The applicant has read and understands the licensure requirements and the scope of practice of an Oregon licensed professional counselor or marriage and family therapist;

(E) The applicant meets and will comply with the requirements of Section (D), above; and

(F) The applicant is in good standing in all states in which the applicant holds or has held a license.

(5) A license issued under this rule is valid for the duration of the military orders and will expire based on the date the military order expires or is superseded as long as the qualifying license is maintained active and in good standing. A person licensed to practice under this rule is responsible for providing the Board with the military orders ending military service in Oregon or notifying the Board if any event occurs which disqualifies the person from eligibility, such as divorce from the servicemember or the servicemember’s separation from military service.

(6) A person licensed to practice under this rule must disclose to the Board any subsequent disciplinary action or investigation opened against any professional license in any state where they hold an active license, or any subsequent voluntary surrender of active professional license.

(7) The Board may investigate and take disciplinary action as described in the Board’s statutes or rules against a person authorized to practice under this rule for any reason that it may take disciplinary action against any other licensee.

(8) A person authorized to practice under this rule who wishes to continue practicing in Oregon beyond the duration of their military orders must submit a new licensure application under the appropriate method in OAR 833-020-0021(a)-(c)—excluding the re-licensure method—qualify under all current licensing requirements, and satisfactorily complete the application process.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: 50 USC § 4025a
BLPCT 5-2025, adopt filed 08/06/2025, effective 08/06/2025

Or. Admin. R. 833-020-0300 Criminal Conviction Predeterminations

(1) Prior to beginning an educational program for a license issued by the Board, a person who was convicted of a crime may petition the Board for a predetermination as to whether a criminal conviction will prevent the person from receiving a license issued by the Board.

(2) Filing of Petitions. Petitioners must submit a complete petition for predetermination in a form and manner prescribed by the Board that includes:

(a) A complete and signed petition form;

(b) Petition fee listed in OAR 833-070-0011;

(A) Arrest report(s);

(B) Any charging document(s);

(D) Probation and parole records (if any);

(E) Completion of court-ordered terms and conditions; and

(F) A statement from the petitioner regarding the facts underlying the conviction, and any intervening circumstances.

(3) If the records in (2)(c)(A)-(E) no longer exist, have been sealed, or are otherwise unavailable to a petitioner, then the petitioner may provide evidence from the agency that held the record as to why the record cannot be provided in lieu of the documents.

(4) A petition is incomplete when it is missing one or more of the items required in subsection (2)-(3). An incomplete petition will expire 60 days from the date the petition form was submitted to the Board. Petitioners who allow their petition to expire must file a new complete petition to receive a predetermination.

(5) Petitioners must disclose to the Board all previous criminal convictions. Failure to disclose includes any omission or misrepresentation of any material fact regarding a prior criminal conviction.

(6) The Board will review a complete petition and make a predetermination that is not considered a final determination of the Board.

(7) The Executive Director may make a predetermination on a petition under the same authority that the Board has delegated to the Executive Director to deny or approve applications.

(8) The Board will reconsider its predetermination that a criminal conviction prevents a person from receiving a license if the petitioner subsequently submits a complete application for licensure to the Board. The Board may rescind a previous predetermination if the applicant:

(a) Has allegations or charges pending in criminal court;

(b) Failed to disclose a previous criminal conviction;

(c) Has been convicted of another crime during the period between the predetermination and the applicant’s submission of a completed application to the Board; or

(d) Has been convicted of a crime that, during the period between the predetermination and the applicant’s submission of a completed application to the Board, became subject to a change in state or federal law that prohibits licensure by the Board because of a conviction of that crime.

(9) Nothing in this rule prohibits the Board from denying licensure for a reason other than conviction of a crime.

(10) The petition and the Board’s determination are subject to Oregon’s public records laws, and unless an exemption applies, the information in the petition and determination are subject to public disclosure.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 670.280(4) & ORS 675.705 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 670.280(4) & ORS 675.785
BLPCT 3-2025, adopt filed 06/10/2025, effective 07/01/2025

Division 30 REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR

Or. Admin. R. 833-030-0011 Educational Requirements for Licensure as a Professional Counselor

To qualify for licensure as a professional counselor under ORS 675.715(1)(b), an applicant must hold a graduate degree from one of the following:

(1) A counseling program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) as of the date the degree was conferred;

(2) A counseling program accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) as of the date the degree was conferred;

(3) A program at a regionally accredited institution that was accredited as of the date the degree was conferred; or

(4) A foreign program that has been evaluated by a credentialing body recognized by the Board. Submission of foreign degree evaluation and cost of the foreign degree qualification determination are the responsibility of the applicant.

(5) A graduate degree under sections (1) or (2) must have included at least two semester credit hours or three credit quarter hours of coursework in the diagnosis of mental disorders.

(6) A graduate degree under sections (3) or (4) must have included all of the following requirements:

(a) A master’s or doctorate degree field in mental health counseling or behavioral science relating to mental health counseling including marriage and family therapy, psychology, social work, or psychiatry.

(b) A minimum of 60 semester credit hours or 90 quarter credit hours of graduate-level coursework.

(A) Counseling Theory;

(B) Human Growth and Development;

(D) The Helping Relationship;

(E) Group Dynamics Processing and Counseling;

(F) Lifestyle and Career Development;

(G) Diagnosis of mental disorders;

(H) Research and Evaluation; and

(I) Professional Orientation (Ethics) in the clinical mental/behavioral health field.

(d) At least 16 semester hours or 24 quarter hours of supporting coursework for specialty areas, not including clinical experience (practicum/internship) or independent research project (e.g. thesis/dissertation) supporting courses.

(e) A supervised clinical practicum or internship experience that:

(A) Included at least 280 direct client contact clock hours;

(B) Had supervisory staff with a minimum of a master's degree in mental health counseling or a behavioral science field;

(D) Kept records of student-client contact hours including summary of student progress by the supervisor;

(E) Had a written agreement with the program and student specifying learning objectives; and

(F) Had a mechanism for program evaluation.

(f) Deficiencies in the credit hour requirements of sections (b), (c), or (d) may be remedied by completing graduate-level coursework in the deficient area(s) at a regionally accredited institution. Continuing education courses do not qualify.

(g) For reciprocity applicants only, three years or more of active licensure to practice professional counseling in another U.S. state may substitute for the requirements of Sections (a) through (e) above.

(h) Deficiencies in the supervised experience requirement of section (e) may be remedied by completion of:

(A) Post-degree clinical experience completed in a Board-approved associate registration pursuant to OAR Chapter 833, Division 50, credited on an hour-for-hour basis for up to the full 280 required hours of direct client contact. This remedial experience is in addition to, and not a substitute for, the experience requirements (clock hours and duration) set forth in OAR 833-030-0021 or OAR 833-050-0071; or

(B) At least five years of active licensure issued by another state credentialing entity to practice professional counseling.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.715 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.715 - 675.835
BLPCT 1-2026, amend filed 02/09/2026, effective 02/09/2026
BLPCT 7-2024, amend filed 12/10/2024, effective 12/10/2024
BLPCT 6-2024, amend filed 10/09/2024, effective 10/09/2024
BLPCT 4-2024, minor correction filed 04/18/2024, effective 04/18/2024
BLPCT 3-2024, amend filed 04/10/2024, effective 04/10/2024
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-030-0021 Experience Requirements for Licensure as a Professional Counselor

(1) To qualify for licensure as a professional counselor under ORS 675.715(1)(c) and 675.720, an applicant must have completed at least three years, defined as 36 months, of supervised clinical counseling experience.

(2) To qualify for licensure through the associate registration method, supervised clinical experience must meet the requirements of OAR chapter 833, divisions 50 and 130.

(3) To qualify for licensure through direct or reciprocity method, supervised clinical experience must have consisted of no less than 1,900 supervised direct client contact hours of counseling. The supervised clinical counseling experience must have included any combination of the following:

(a) Post-graduate degree supervised experience completed in Oregon prior to June 30, 2002;

(b) Post-graduate degree supervised experience completed in another jurisdiction pursuant to the jurisdiction’s laws and rules;

(d) Up to one year of full-time supervised clinical experience and 400 hours of supervised direct client contact completed during the clinical portion of the qualifying graduate degree program.

(4) For reciprocity method applicants only:

(a) Up to two years of post-license clinical experience may substitute for a maximum of 200 hours of required supervised direct client contact, credited at a rate of 100 hours per full year (12 months) of experience.

(b) Applicants who have held an active license as described in OAR 833-020-0051(2) for three or more years in any U.S. state are presumed to have met the experience requirements and no further documentation is required.

(5) For direct and reciprocity methods, the experience must be a formal arrangement under the supervision of a person who holds a graduate-level state-issued license or registration, as a professional counselor or equivalent as determined by the Board such as a clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, or marriage and family therapist.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.715 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.715 - 675.835
BLPCT 3-2024, amend filed 04/10/2024, effective 04/10/2024
BLPCT 2-2023, amend filed 02/24/2023, effective 07/01/2023
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 4-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 1-2017, f. 6-9-17, cert. ef. 6-10-17
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 4-2014, f. & cert. ef. 9-5-14
BLPCT 3-2010, f. 4-30-10, cert. ef. 5-3-10
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-030-0041 Examination Requirement for Licensure as a Professional Counselor

(1) All applicants for licensure as a professional counselor must pass a competency examination and an Oregon law and rules examination pursuant to OAR 833-020-0081 before the Board may issue a license.

(2) In accordance with ORS 675.715(1)(d), the Board prescribes only the following as approved competency examinations:

(a) National Counselor Examination;

(b) National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination; or

(3) To qualify to sit for the competency examination, a LPC applicant must submit a fully completed application pursuant to OAR 833-020-0011 that has been approved by the Board.

(4) Candidates will pay exam and exam administration fees to the prescribed examination providers.

(5) Passing competency exam scores will be established by the approved examining agency or association.

(6) The Board will notify examinees in writing of the results of their examination.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 3-2022, minor correction filed 02/07/2022, effective 02/07/2022
BLPCT 4-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 1-2013, f. 1-11-13, cert. ef. 2-1-13
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-030-0051 Documentation of Requirements for Licensure as a Professional Counselor

Applicants for licensure as a professional counselor must document meeting the requirements for licensure as follows:

(1) Educational requirements by official transcript, and by a completed graduate degree standards form with required attachments if supporting documentation is necessary;

(2) Experience requirements by submission of attestations from employers or supervisors regarding the setting, hours of experience and supervision received, and background and training of supervisor; and

(3) Examination requirement by submission of verification an approved examination was taken and passed by the approved testing, licensing, or certification organization, or passage of the state examination.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Division 40 REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS

Or. Admin. R. 833-040-0011 Educational Requirements for Licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist

To qualify for licensure as a marriage and family therapist under ORS 675.715(1)(b), an applicant must hold a graduate degree from one of the following:

(1) A marriage and family therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE);

(2) A program fully accredited by the Counsel for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) in the marriage, couple, and family counseling specialty area;

(3) A program at a regionally accredited institution that was accredited as of the date the degree was conferred; or

(5) A graduate degree under sections (1) or (2) must have included at least two semester credit hours or three credit quarter hours of coursework in the diagnosis of mental disorders.

(6) A graduate degree under sections (3) or (4) must have included all of the following requirements:

(a) A master’s or doctorate degree field in marriage and family therapy or behavioral science relating to marriage and family therapy including mental health counseling, psychology, social work, or psychiatry.

(b) A minimum of 60 semester credit hours or 90 quarter credit hours of graduate-level coursework;

(A) Individual and Family Development- four semester hours or six quarter hours;

(B) Couple and Family Theoretical Foundation Studies- six semester hours or nine quarter hours;

(D) Diagnosis of mental disorders- two semester hours or three quarter hours;

(E) Diversity studies that include issues related to diversity, power and privilege- two semester hours or three quarter hours;

(F) Ethical and Professional Studies- two semester hours or three quarter hours;

(G) Research Methods or Statistics- two semester hours or three quarter hours;

(d) At least 20 semester hours or 30 quarter hours of supporting coursework focusing on counseling and/or systems approaches, not including clinical experience (practicum/internship) or independent research project (e.g. thesis/dissertation) supporting courses.

(e) A supervised clinical practicum or internship experience that:

(A) Included at least 280 direct client contact clock hours;

(B) Had supervisory staff with a minimum of a master's degree in marriage and family therapy or a behavioral science field;

(D) Kept records of student-client contact hours including summary of student progress by the supervisor;

(E) Had a written agreement with the program and student specifying learning objectives; and

(F) Had a mechanism for program evaluation.

(g) Deficiencies in the supervised experience requirement of section (e) may be remedied by completion of:

(A) Post-degree clinical experience completed in a Board-approved associate registration pursuant to OAR Chapter 833, Division 50, credited on an hour-for-hour basis for up to the full 280 required hours of direct client contact, with at least 40% of the deficient hours working with couples and families in the same session. This remedial experience is in addition to, and not a substitute for, the experience requirements (clock hours and duration) set forth in OAR 833-040-0021 or OAR 833-050-0071; or

(B) At least five years of active licensure issued by another state credentialing entity to practice marriage and family therapy.

(h) For reciprocity applicants only, three years or more of active licensure to practice marriage and family therapy in another U.S. state may substitute for the requirements of Sections (a) through (e) above.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.715 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.715 - 675.835
BLPCT 1-2026, amend filed 02/09/2026, effective 02/09/2026
BLPCT 7-2024, amend filed 12/10/2024, effective 12/10/2024
BLPCT 6-2024, amend filed 10/09/2024, effective 10/09/2024
BLPCT 3-2024, amend filed 04/10/2024, effective 04/10/2024
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-040-0021 Experience Requirements for Licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist

(1) To qualify for licensure as a marriage and family therapist under ORS 675.715(1)(c) and 675.720, an applicant must have completed at least three years, defined as 36 months, of supervised clinical experience.

(2) To qualify for licensure through the associate registration method, supervised clinical experience must meet the requirements of OAR chapter 833, divisions 50 and 130.

(3) To qualify for licensure through direct or reciprocity method, supervised clinical experience must have consisted of no less than 1,900 supervised direct client contact hours of therapy with at least 750 of those hours working with couples and families in the same session. The supervised clinical therapy must have included any combination of the following:

(a) Post-graduate degree supervised experience completed in Oregon prior to June 30, 2002;

(b) Post-graduate degree supervised experience completed in another jurisdiction pursuant to the jurisdiction’s laws and rules;

(d) Up to one year of full-time supervised clinical experience and 400 hours of supervised direct client contact completed during the clinical portion of the qualifying graduate degree program.

(4) For reciprocity method applicants only:

(5) For direct and reciprocity methods, the experience must be a formal arrangement under the supervision of a person who is trained specifically in the systemic approach to couples and family therapy and holds a graduate-level state-issued license or registration, as a marriage and family therapist or equivalent as determined by the Board such as a clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, or professional counselor.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.715 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.715 - 675.835
BLPCT 6-2024, amend filed 10/09/2024, effective 10/09/2024
BLPCT 3-2024, amend filed 04/10/2024, effective 04/10/2024
BLPCT 2-2023, amend filed 02/24/2023, effective 07/01/2023
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 4-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 1-2017, f. 6-9-17, cert. ef. 6-10-17
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 4-2014, f. & cert. ef. 9-5-14
BLPCT 1-2014, f. & cert. ef. 1-8-14
BLPCT 6-2010, f. 12-13-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11
BLPCT 3-2010, f. 4-30-10, cert. ef. 5-3-10
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-040-0041 Examination Requirement for Licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist

(1) All applicants for licensure as a marriage and family therapist must pass a competency examination and an Oregon law and rules examination pursuant to OAR 833-020-0081 before the Board may issue a license.

(2) In accordance with ORS 675.715(1)(d), the Board prescribes only the following as approved competency examinations:

(a) The marital and family therapy examination of the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB); and

(b) The State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences’ Marriage and Family Therapist Written Clinical Examination.

(3) To qualify to sit for the competency examination, a LMFT applicant must submit a fully completed application pursuant to OAR 833-020-0011 that has been approved by the Board.

(4) Candidates will pay exam and exam administration fees to the prescribed examination providers.

(5) Passing competency exam scores will be established by the approved examining agency or association.

(6) The Board will notify examinees in writing of the results of their examination.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 1-2023, minor correction filed 02/07/2023, effective 02/07/2023
BLPCT 4-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 2-2017, f. & cert. ef. 6-12-17
Reverted to BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 5-2016(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 12-12-16 thru 6-9-17
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 1-2013, f. 1-11-13, cert. ef. 2-1-13
BLPCT 3-2010, f. 4-30-10, cert. ef. 5-3-10
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-040-0051 Documentation of Requirements for Licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist

Applicants for licensure as a marriage and family therapist must document meeting the requirements for licensure as follows:

(1) Educational requirements by official transcript, and by a completed graduate degree standards form with required attachments if supporting documentation is necessary;

(3) Examination requirement by submission of verification that an examination was taken and passed by the approved testing, licensing, or certification organization, passage of the state examination.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Division 50 REGISTERED ASSOCIATES

Or. Admin. R. 833-050-0011 Associate Registration Method

The associate registration method is required for applicants who have not yet met the post-degree supervised clinical experience requirements set forth in OAR 833-030-0021 for LPC or OAR 833-040-0021 for LMFT. The associate registration method requires applicants to obtain Board approval of an associate registration plan for completing required supervised direct client contact.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 2-2026, amend filed 06/09/2026, effective 06/09/2026
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 3-2010, f. 4-30-10, cert. ef. 5-3-10
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-050-0021 Application for Associate Registration

(1) An applicant for registration must:

(a) Meet all registration requirements in effect at the time the application is submitted;

(b) Request registration on Board approved forms;

(d) Meet the educational requirements for licensure according to OAR 833-030-0011 (Professional Counselor Associate) and/or 833-040-0011 (Marriage and Family Therapy Associate);

(e) Agree to complete supervised clinical experience hours to meet the total number of hours required for licensure; and

(f) Abide by the Board’s laws and rules.

(2) Applicants for professional counselor and marriage and family therapist must pay a fee for each license.

(3) Associate registration status is a transitional step toward licensure and is not intended as a means to avoid licensure. Applicants approved for registration as an associate will have five years to complete the supervised direct client contact hours necessary for licensure or for examination. Failure to meet the experience requirements for licensure within five years will result in expiration of registration and closure of the application file. The registered associate may petition the Board to allow extension of registration for up to one year beyond the maximum five years if the registered associate can show good cause for such extension.

(4) Former applicants who re-apply may transfer direct client contact hours accrued under a board-approved plan to their new plan.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 5-2024, amend filed 06/07/2024, effective 06/07/2024
BLPCT 1-2024, amend filed 01/01/2024, effective 01/01/2024
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 2-2015, f. & cert. ef. 10-2-15
BLPCT 3-2010, f. 4-30-10, cert. ef. 5-3-10
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-050-0031 Registered Associate Professional Disclosure Statement (PDS)

(1) Professional Disclosure Statement (PDS) Content. The PDS must include the following information required by this section and ORS 675.755:

(a) Name, business address and telephone number;

(b) Name of the registered associate’s supervisor(s);

(d) Formal education and training, including title of highest relevant degree and the school that granted the degree;

(e) Supervision requirements;

(f) A statement indicating adherence to the Oregon Licensing Board’s Code of Ethics set forth in OAR Chapter 833, Division 100;

(g) Fee schedule;

(h) A bill of rights of clients, including a statement that consumers of counseling or therapy services offered by Oregon registered associates have the right:

(A) To expect that a registered associate has met the minimum qualifications of training and experience required by state law;

(B) To examine public records maintained by the Board and to have the Board confirm credentials of a registered associate;

(D) To report complaints to the Board;

(E) To be informed of the cost of professional services before receiving the services;

(F) To be assured of privacy and confidentiality while receiving services as defined by rule or law. Registered associates must include an explanation of each exception to confidentiality; and

(G) To be free from being the object of discrimination on any basis listed in the Code of Ethics while receiving services.

(i) The Board’s name, address, telephone number, and email address; and

(j) A statement indicating the following: “Additional information about this registered associate is available on the Board’s website: www.oregon.gov/oblpct.”

(2) PDS Distribution. Unless exempt under subsection (d), below, registered associates must provide each client with a PDS consistent with section (1) of this rule.

(a) When providing a PDS via electronic communication, registered associates must ensure a means of documenting confirmation of receipt and acknowledgement of the PDS.

(b) The PDS must be accessible to people with disabilities.

(d) The PDS distribution requirements of this section do not apply to:

(A) Registered associates who are not practicing professional counseling or marriage and family therapy in Oregon;

(B) Registered associates whose practice is:

(i) Providing crisis response;

(ii) Serving residential psychiatric patients only;

(iii) Employment by a correctional institution; or

(iv) Employment by a local, state or federal government agency, a public university listed in ORS 352.002, an organization licensed or certified by the Oregon Health Authority, or a group practice if the employer supplies a PDS, informed consent, or equivalent document(s) containing the information required in section (1) of this rule. Upon a request by the Board, registered associates must provide a copy of such document(s) within ten (10) days.

(e) Unless exempted under subsection (d), above, a registered associate who fails to provide a PDS may not charge the client a fee for services.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 5-2024, amend filed 06/07/2024, effective 06/07/2024
BLPCT 1-2024, amend filed 01/01/2024, effective 01/01/2024
BLPCT 5-2023, amend filed 10/09/2023, effective 01/01/2024
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 2-2018, amend filed 06/07/2018, effective 06/07/2018
BLPCT 3-2017, f. 6-12-17, cert. ef. 1-1-18
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 2-2012, f. 9-5-12, cert. ef. 10-1-12
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-050-0051 Associate Registration Plan

(1) Applicants for associate registration must submit an associate registration plan in the form and manner required by the Board.

(2) The associate registration plan must include information to show how supervised clinical experience hours will be accrued and that the activities will meet Board requirements for professional counselor and/or marriage and family therapist. The associate registration plan will include:

(a) Name, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of the parties: registered associate, supervisor(s), and registered associate's employer(s) if applicable;

(b) Description of clinical experience: where counseling/therapy will be performed, where supervision will be provided, activities or services performed by registered associate, and content of supervision;

(d) Responsibilities of all parties;

(e) Agreement of the supervisor, administrator of agency or employer of the registered associate, and the registered associate;

(f) Signatures of all parties; and

(g) The fee for supervision, if any. If the supervisor is to be paid for supervision, then payment must be in the form of a per-hour fee.

(3) An approved associate registration plan may cover up to three separate practices, such as private practice and employment by two different, autonomous programs.

(4) An initial associate registration plan becomes effective on Board approval.

(5) To maintain registration, the registered associate must meet the conditions in the approved plan.

(6) The registered associate must carry out the registration plan as approved. Changes to the plan must be approved by the Board.

(7) The Board has discretion to approve or reject a proposed associate registration plan or to rescind a previously approved plan.

(8) A registered associate must practice under supervision until all license requirements are met and the license is issued.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.715, 675.720, 675.745 & 675.785
BLPCT 3-2026, amend filed 08/12/2026, effective 08/12/2026
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 3-2018, amend filed 08/13/2018, effective 08/13/2018
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 3-2010, f. 4-30-10, cert. ef. 5-3-10
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-050-0061 Remedial Action

The Board may take any or all of the following actions to address concerns about a registered associates:

(1) Identify a new supervisor to work with the registrant;

(2) Extend the associate registration required duration and/or number of supervised clock hours;

(3) Require additional supervision or training for the registrant;

(4) Reject registration duration or clock hours that were not accrued in accordance with this Division or were evaluated unsatisfactorily by the registrant’s supervisor;

(5) Place the associate registration on hold; or

(6) Deny the registered associate a license.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.715, 675.720, 675.745 & 675.785
BLPCT 3-2026, amend filed 08/12/2026, effective 08/12/2026
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 2-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-11-14
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-050-0071 Direct Client Contact

(1) Registered associates must complete at least three years, defined as 36 months, of supervised clinical experience which must include no less than 1,900 hours of supervised direct client contact to qualify for licensure.

(2) Registered associates may count direct client contact hours acquired outside an associate registration plan only as follows:

(a) Up to one year of full-time supervised clinical experience and 400 direct client contact hours accrued as part of a graduate degree internship;

(b) Post-graduate degree supervised direct client contact hours completed in Oregon prior to June 30, 2002; and

(c) Post-graduate degree supervised direct client contact hours completed in another jurisdiction pursuant to the jurisdiction’s laws and rules that meet the direct application method experience requirements.

(3) Applicants for LMFT must accrue 1,900 hours of supervised direct client contact with at least 750 of those hours working with couples and families in the same session to qualify for licensure.

(4) Applications for dual licensure as professional counselor and marriage and family therapist must meet the requirements for both licenses.

(5) Direct client contact must be face to face with a client or clients and/or contact via electronic communication.

(6) Registered associates must receive and document supervision for and report all direct client contact hours at places of practice listed as part of their Board-approved plan.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 6-2024, amend filed 10/09/2024, effective 10/09/2024
BLPCT 5-2023, amend filed 10/09/2023, effective 01/01/2024
BLPCT 2-2023, amend filed 02/24/2023, effective 07/01/2023
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 4-2014, f. & cert. ef. 9-5-14
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-050-0081 Supervision

(1) Supervision of direct client contact must take place within the same calendar month as the completed direct client contact hours.

(2) Supervision meetings must take place at least twice per month, and in different weeks.

(3) Supervision meetings must be no less than one hour.

(4) Supervision each month must total at least:

(a) Two (2) hours for months in which 45 or fewer hours of direct client contact are completed; or

(b) Three (3) hours for months in which 46 or more hours of direct client contact are completed.

(5) Monthly supervision must be conducted:

(a) In-person in a professional setting; or

(b) Through live, synchronous confidential electronic communications.

(6) At least 50% of the required number of monthly supervision hours must be one-on-one individual supervision.

(7) Group supervision must meet the following requirements at each meeting.

(a) Include no more than six (6) supervisees;

(b) Have leadership that does not shift from one supervisor to another; and

(c) Not be a staff or team meeting, intensive training seminar, discussion group, consultation session, or quality assurance or review group.

(8) If in any month a registered associate does not receive the minimum supervision hours required, no client contact hours shall be credited for that month.

(9) An approved plan for a single practice, such as private practice or employment by one agency offering services at one or more sites, may have no more than two supervisors at any given time.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 7-2020, amend filed 10/02/2020, effective 10/02/2020
BLPCT 2-2020, temporary amend filed 03/18/2020, effective 03/18/2020 through 09/13/2020
BLPCT 1-2020, temporary amend filed 03/18/2020, effective 03/18/2020 through 09/13/2020
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 2-2013, f. 8-7-13, cert. ef. 8-15-13
BLPCT 6-2010, f. 12-13-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11
BLPCT 5-2010, f. 6-15-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10
BLPCT 3-2010, f. 4-30-10, cert. ef. 5-3-10
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-050-0091 Supervisor’s Responsibilities

(1) The supervisor must:

(a) Review and evaluate appropriateness of client population and caseload, individual charts, case records and management, diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning, and methodologies for keeping client confidentiality.

(b) Recommend that the registered associate refer clients to other therapists when client needs are outside the registered associate’s scope of practice.

(c) Ensure that letterhead, business cards, advertisements and directory listings, brochures, and any other representation includes the appropriate title as described in OAR 833-050-0111(1)(a) and the supervisor’s name and designation as “supervisor.”

(d) Assist the registered associate in developing a plan to prepare for and complete the licensure examinations in a timely manner.

(e) Notify the Board within 14 days and explain any significant interruption to supervision or expected termination of the supervisory relationship.

(f) Create and maintain for at least three years a record of hours of supervision and notes for each supervision session contemporaneously as supervision occurs, and provide it to the Board within fourteen days of request.

(g) Be someone other than a spouse or relative by blood or marriage or a person with whom the registered associate has or had a personal relationship.

(h) Meet registered associate supervisor qualifications as required in OAR chapter 833, division 130.

(i) Provide a written evaluation of the registered associate’s skills and progress annually and at the conclusion of the plan in a form and manner prescribed by the Board. The report must include progress toward completion of the registered associate’s plan. Supervisors may report to the Board at any time deemed necessary.

(2) If a supervisor has professional or ethical concerns about a supervisee, the supervisor must promptly notify the Board and provide the following information:

(a) Specific concerns regarding conduct or performance;

(b) Steps taken to address the concerns;

(d) The registered associate’s progress to address the concerns expressed by the supervisor.

(3) A supervisor provides supervision only when the supervisor’s professional competence is sufficient to meet the needs of the trainee or registered associate. A supervisor does not permit a trainee or registered associate under the supervisor’s supervision to perform, nor purport to be competent to perform, professional services beyond the trainee's or registered associate's level of skill and training and accepts responsibility for the effects of the actions of the trainee or registered associate of which they should be aware.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.715, 675.720 & 675.785
BLPCT 3-2026, amend filed 08/12/2026, effective 08/12/2026
BLPCT 9-2024, minor correction filed 12/19/2024, effective 12/19/2024
BLPCT 5-2023, amend filed 10/09/2023, effective 01/01/2024
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 3-2017, f. 6-12-17, cert. ef. 1-1-18
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-050-0111 Registered Associate’s Responsibilities

(1) The registered associate must:

(a) Indicate registration and use the title "Registered Associate", "Professional Counselor Associate", or "Marriage and Family Therapist Associate" in connection with a practice that is covered by an approved plan. All signed materials, letterhead, business cards, advertisements and directory listings, brochures, and any other representation must include the registered associate’s appropriate title and the supervisor’s name and designation as “supervisor”.

(b) Take steps to ensure consistency in supervision throughout the associate registration.

(c) Provide the supervisor with a periodic evaluation of all cases and counseling or therapy activities in which the registered associate is engaged.

(d) Submit supervision reports annually and at the conclusion of supervision that include the supervisor's evaluation and the hours of direct client contact accrued by month in a form and manner prescribed by the Board.

(e) Notify the Board within 14 days and explain any interruptions or proposed termination of supervision or employment.

(2) The registered associate must submit a written request on a board approved form to the Board in order to change the associate registration plan. Approval of the following changes to the plan are required:

(a) Supervision;

(b) Employment;

(d) Supervisor(s).

(3) A registered associate who files a request to change the associate registration plan must meet Board requirements in place at the time of the change request.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.715, 675.720 & 675.785
BLPCT 3-2026, amend filed 08/12/2026, effective 08/12/2026
BLPCT 5-2023, amend filed 10/09/2023, effective 01/01/2024
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-050-0131 Associate Registration Renewal

(1) A registered associate must renew registration annually each year following initial registration. Annual renewal is due by the first day of the month of initial registration to be considered timely.

(2) Registration renewal requires the registered associate to submit an application for registration renewal in a form and manner prescribed by the Board, which must include the renewal fee, complete and truthful responses to all of the questions regarding character and fitness, clinical supervised experience, registrant’s current information and status, and any other questions.

(3) Late Renewal. A registered associate may renew a registration after the first day of the month but within the renewal month by, in addition to completing the requirement in section (2) above, submitting to the Board the required delinquent fee. If these are not timely submitted, then the associate registration will be expired. Expired registered associates must reapply pursuant to OAR 833-020-0071 in order to practice as a registered associate or be considered for licensure.

(4) Renewal may be denied if any of the conditions of the plan are not being met.

(5) Registered associates must renew registration annually until being granted a license or the expiration or denial of associate registration.

(6) When a former registered associate who has allowed their registration to lapse continues to practice in violation of ORS 675.825(1)(d), the Board may treat each 90-day increment of unlicensed practice (or any part thereof) as a separate violation for purposes of imposing a sanction pursuant to ORS 675.745(4).

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 1-2025, amend filed 04/08/2025, effective 04/08/2025
BLPCT 5-2024, amend filed 06/07/2024, effective 06/07/2024
BLPCT 2-2024, amend filed 02/06/2024, effective 03/01/2024
BLPCT 5-2023, amend filed 10/09/2023, effective 01/01/2024
BLPCT 4-2022, minor correction filed 03/25/2022, effective 03/25/2022
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 2-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-11-14
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-050-0141 Placing Registration on Hold

(1) Registered associates may request to place associate registration on hold for up to 90 days by submitting a written request to the board with explanation of need for being on hold.

(2) Registered associates must notify the Board within 10 days, in writing, of a plan to return to practice.

(3) If after 90 days, the registered associate does not submit a plan to return to practice, the associate registration will expire.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-050-0151 Termination of Associate Registration Plan

A registered associate may voluntarily resign registration. A resigned registration will constitute withdrawal of application for licensure.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-050-0161 Current Information to Board

(1) All registered associates must provide current contact information to the Board, including:

(a) Physical residence address and post office box, if applicable;

(b) Electronic mail address;

(d) Any nickname or alternative personal name used by the individual.

(2) Registered associates must inform the Board office of any changes to information within 30 days of the change in a form and manner prescribed by the Board.

(3) Registered associates must submit a change of name in a form and manner prescribed by the Board, accompanied by a copy of the legal document showing the name change, within 30 days of the change.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 5-2024, amend filed 06/07/2024, effective 06/07/2024
BLPCT 5-2023, amend filed 10/09/2023, effective 01/01/2024
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Division 70 FEES

Or. Admin. R. 833-070-0011 Fees

Fees established by the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists are as follows:

(1) Application for licensure — $175; applicants are also required to pay the actual cost to the Board to conduct a criminal background check.

(2) Initial license — $115.

(3) Biennial renewal of license (the Board will prorate this fee during the transition to biennial renewals):

(a) Active status license — $290; or

(b) Inactive status license — $180.

(4) Restoration fees:

(a) Delinquent fee for late renewals — $50;

(b) Reactivation of inactive status license — $125.

(5) Examination — Candidates will pay exam and exam administration fees to the prescribed examination providers.

(6) Duplicate certificate of licensure — $5.

(7) Verification of licensure or examination scores for applicant or licensee to other licensing or certifying agencies — $10.

(8) Annual renewal of associate registration in accordance with OAR 833-050-0131 — $105.

(9) Temporary Practice Authorization — $405.

(10) Limited Permit — $100.

(11) Petition for Licensure Predetermination — $125.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.705 - 675.835 & ORS 670.280(4)(a)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.705 - 675.835 & ORS 670.280(4)(a)
BLPCT 3-2025, amend filed 06/10/2025, effective 07/01/2025
BLPCT 8-2024, minor correction filed 12/13/2024, effective 12/13/2024
BLPCT 5-2023, amend filed 10/09/2023, effective 01/01/2024
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 1-2019, amend filed 12/18/2019, effective 01/01/2020
BLPCT 5-2017, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-17
BLPCT 4-2017(Temp), f. 6-13-17, cert. ef. 7-1-17 thru 12-8-17
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 10-2-15
BLPCT 3-2010, f. 4-30-10, cert. ef. 5-3-10
BLPCT 2-2010(Temp), f. 1-8-10, cert. ef. 1-11-10 thru 7-9-10
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-070-0021 Fee Refunds

Fees are nonrefundable, except that overpayment of fees or fees submitted as part of application before required will be refunded.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-070-0031 Availability of Public Records

(1) Members of the public may review all Board documents that are public records other than those records that need not be disclosed under law. These documents are on file in the Board's office during regular working hours. Copies of public records are available to the public upon request. Charges for records will be payable in advance or when the materials are received.

(2) Copies of documents: $.25 per page.

(3) Documents and other materials will be provided at a fee reasonably calculated to reimburse the Board for actual costs incurred in making records available to the public.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Division 75 GENERAL LICENSURE PROVISIONS

Or. Admin. R. 833-075-0010 Effective and Expiration Dates of Licenses

(1) Initial licenses will be effective for no more than thirteen months, expiring on the last day of licensee’s birth month.

(2) Date of issue will be the date staff reviews and determines that all qualifications for licensure are met.

(3) Licenses will not be issued without payment of the required initial license or renewal fees.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 9-2020, amend filed 12/14/2020, effective 12/14/2020
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16

Or. Admin. R. 833-075-0020 License Renewal/Late Renewal

(1) Before the Board will renew a license, a licensee must, no more than 45 days before or during the renewal month:

(a) Submit an application for renewal in a form and manner prescribed by the Board, which must include complete and truthful responses to all questions regarding continuing education, character and fitness, licensee's current information and status, and any other questions, and a sworn statement that there is no reason for denial of renewal;

(b) Pay the appropriate renewal fee;

(d) Complete the required healthcare workforce data survey and pay the fee established by the Oregon Health Authority pursuant to ORS 676.410.

(2) Late Renewal. A licensee may renew a license in the month following the renewal month by, in addition to completing the requirements of section (1) above, submitting to the Board the required delinquent fee. If these are not timely submitted, then the license shall lapse.

(3) The licensee holds the burden of proof of submission of the items required for renewal. Failure to receive a courtesy reminder from the Board shall not relieve a licensee of the renewal requirements and consequences.

(4) The Board shall have discretion to waive the delinquent fee in cases of documented hardship.

(5) When a former licensee who has allowed their license to lapse continues to practice in violation of ORS 675.825(1)(d), the Board may treat each 90-day increment of unlicensed practice (or any part thereof) as a separate violation for purposes of imposing a sanction pursuant to ORS 675.745(4).

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & ORS 676.410
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & ORS 676.410
BLPCT 1-2025, amend filed 04/08/2025, effective 04/08/2025
BLPCT 5-2024, amend filed 06/07/2024, effective 06/07/2024
BLPCT 2-2024, amend filed 02/06/2024, effective 03/01/2024
BLPCT 5-2023, amend filed 10/09/2023, effective 01/01/2024
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16

Or. Admin. R. 833-075-0030 Inactive Status

(1) Inactive status may be granted to licensees who have made a request in writing to the Board. Inactive licensees may not practice professional counseling or marriage and family therapy in the State of Oregon, and are required to reactivate to active status in order to practice.

(2) To reactivate a license from inactive status to active status, the licensee shall submit a written request and fee to the Board.

(a) The licensee must document completion of continuing education activities which at a minimum meet the requirements described in OAR Chapter 833, Division 80 within the 24 month period immediately preceding the requested date of reactivation.

(b) If the license reactivation is to occur more than five years after inactive status was granted, the Board will not reactivate the license until the licensee retakes the Oregon law and rules exam and obtains a passing score.

(c) The residual continuing education requirements from the date of reactivation to the end of the reporting period shall be calculated on a prorated basis.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16

Or. Admin. R. 833-075-0050 Professional Disclosure Statement (PDS)

(1) Professional Disclosure Statement (PDS) Content. The PDS must include the following information required by this section and ORS 675.755:

(a) Name, business address and telephone number;

(b) Philosophy and approach to counseling or marriage and family therapy;

(c) A statement indicating adherence to the Oregon Licensing Board's Code of Ethics set forth in OAR chapter 833, division 100;

(d) A bill of rights of clients, including a statement that consumers of counseling or therapy services offered by Oregon licensees have the right:

(A) To expect that a licensee or temporary practitioner has met the minimum qualifications of training and experience required by state law;

(B) To examine public records maintained by the Board and to have the Board confirm credentials of a licensee or temporary practitioner;

(D) To report complaints to the Board;

(E) To be informed of the cost of professional services before receiving the services;

(F) To be assured of privacy and confidentiality while receiving services as defined by rule or law. Licensees and temporary practitioners must include an explanation of each exception to confidentiality; and

(G) To be free from being the object of discrimination on any basis listed in the Code of Ethics while receiving services.

(e) Formal education and training, including title of highest relevant degree earned and school granting degree;

(f) Oregon licensure requirements for continuing education and supervision;

(g) Fee schedule;

(h) A statement indicating the following: “Additional information about this counselor or therapist is available on the Board’s website: www.oregon.gov/oblpct”; and

(i) The Board’s name, address, telephone number, and email address.

(2) PDS Distribution. Unless exempted under subsection (d), below, licensees and temporary practitioners must provide each client with a PDS consistent with section (1) of this rule.

(a) When providing a PDS via electronic communication, licensees and temporary practitioners must ensure a means of documenting confirmation of receipt and acknowledgement of the PDS.

(b) Licensees and temporary practitioners must make a reasonable effort to assist the client to understand the information presented in the PDS.

(d) The PDS distribution requirements of this section do not apply to:

(A) Licensees on inactive status or not practicing professional counseling or marriage and family therapy in Oregon;

(B) Licensees and temporary practitioners whose practice is:

(i) Providing crisis response;

(ii) Serving residential psychiatric patients only;

(iii) Employment by a correctional institution; or

(iv) Employment by a local, state or federal government agency, a public university listed in ORS 352.002, an organization licensed or certified by the Oregon Health Authority, or a group practice if the employer supplies a PDS, informed consent, or equivalent document(s) containing the information required in section (1) of this rule. Upon a request by the Board, licensees and temporary practitioners must provide a copy of such document(s) within ten (10) days.

(e) Unless exempted under subsection (d), above, a licensee or temporary practitioner who fails to provide a PDS may not charge the client a fee for services.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 & ORS 675.755
BLPCT 5-2024, amend filed 06/07/2024, effective 06/07/2024
BLPCT 1-2024, amend filed 01/01/2024, effective 01/01/2024
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 1-2019, amend filed 12/18/2019, effective 01/01/2020
BLPCT 2-2018, amend filed 06/07/2018, effective 06/07/2018
BLPCT 3-2017, f. 6-12-17, cert. ef. 1-1-18
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16

Or. Admin. R. 833-075-0060 Current Information to Board

(1) All licensees must provide current contact information to the Board, including:

(a) Physical residence address and post office box, if applicable;

(b) Electronic mail address;

(d) Any nickname or alternative personal name used by the individual.

(2) Licensees must inform the Board of any changes to information within 30 days of the change in a form and manner prescribed by the Board.

(3) Licensees must submit a change of name in a form and manner prescribed by the Board, accompanied by a copy of the legal document showing the name change, within 30 days of the change.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.755 & 675.785
BLPCT 5-2024, amend filed 06/07/2024, effective 06/07/2024
BLPCT 5-2023, amend filed 10/09/2023, effective 01/01/2024
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16

Or. Admin. R. 833-075-0070 Client Records

(1) A licensed professional counselor, licensed marriage family therapist, registered associate, or person granted a limited permit or temporary practice authorization must:

(a) Unless otherwise required by state or federal law, maintain client records for each client for a minimum of seven years from the date of last service;

(b) Ensure that client records are legible;

(d) Notify the Board if client records have been destroyed or lost.

(2) At a minimum, client records should be recorded concurrently with the services provided and must include:

(a) A formal or informal assessment of the client;

(b) Counseling goals or objectives; and

(3) Licensees, registered associates, and temporary practitioners must disclose to the Board and its agents any client records that the Board and its agents consider germane to a disciplinary proceeding.

(4) Licensees, registered associates, and temporary practitioners do not withhold records under their control that are requested by the client solely because payment has not been received for services.

(5) The seven-year retention period described in section (1)(a) is calculated from the last date of service rendered by the treatment provider, regardless of whether the record holder is the provider or the custodian of record who is maintaining the record pursuant to OAR 833-75-0080.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
BLPCT 3-2026, amend filed 08/12/2026, effective 08/12/2026
BLPCT 5-2023, amend filed 10/09/2023, effective 01/01/2024
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 1-2019, amend filed 12/18/2019, effective 01/01/2020
BLPCT 3-2017, f. 6-12-17, cert. ef. 1-1-18
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16

Or. Admin. R. 833-075-0080 Custodian of Record

(1) A licensee, registered associate, or person granted a temporary practice authorization must:

(a) Arrange for the maintenance of and access to client records that ensure the client’s right to confidentiality and access to records in the event of the death or incapacity of the practitioner;

(b) Register with the Board the name and contact information of a custodian of record that will have case files and can make necessary referrals in the event the practitioner becomes incapacitated or dies; and

(2) If the practitioner is an employee of an organization, the organization may be named as the custodian of record.

(3) The Board will not release the name of the custodian of record except in the following cases:

(a) The death or incapacity of the practitioner; or

(b) When a client is unable to locate the practitioner.

(4) A custodian of record under this rule must be a licensed mental health professional licensed under Oregon law, a licensed medical professional, a health care or mental health organization, an attorney, a school, or a medical records company.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 1-2019, amend filed 12/18/2019, effective 01/01/2020
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16

Or. Admin. R. 833-075-0090 Representation of Credentials

A person may not use the title of “licensed professional counselor” or “licensed marriage and family therapist,” including the abbreviations “LPC” and “LMFT,” unless the person holds a current license issued by the Board.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16

Division 80 CONTINUING EDUCATION

Or. Admin. R. 833-080-0011 Continuing Education

Licensees must complete approved continuing education and report the hours to the Board biennially as a condition of license renewal. The Board will prorate continuing education requirements of licensees during the transition to biennial renewals conducted pursuant to ORS 675.725.

(1) Definitions.

(a) “Continuing Education” (CE) means structured educational activity that contributes directly to the professional competence of a licensee.

(b) “Reporting period” means the 24-month period between license renewals.

(c) A "clock hour" for continuing education means one hour (60 minutes) spent in a program meeting the requirements for continuing education.

(A) Credit may be awarded in one-quarter (.25) increments for a minimum of 15 minutes.

(B) Clock hours exclude refreshment breaks, receptions and other social gatherings, program evaluations, learning assessments, and meals.

(d) “Home Study” means independent, asynchronous learning activities completed without real-time instructor interaction that includes reading or listening to pre-recorded professional materials followed by completion of an examination or other assessment designed to measure comprehension.

(e) “Live Continuing Education” means synchronous learning involving real-time interaction with an instructor or presenter, including in-person or live virtual formats.

(f) “Publication Activity” means the authorship by a licensee of professional written work that contributes to the body of knowledge in the field.

(2) Licensees must complete at least 40 continuing education clock hours within each reporting period, which must include the following categories:

(a) Six clock hours of training in professional ethics and/or Oregon State laws and regulations pertaining to the practice of professional counseling or marriage and family therapy;

(b) For licensees who supervise registered associates, including all licensees on the Supervisor Registry: three clock hours of supervision-related training;

(d) Two clock hours of training dedicated to the topic of suicide risk assessment, treatment, and management.

(3) Exceptions. There is no continuing education reporting required for:

(a) Licensees on or changing to inactive status;

(b) New licensees who have been licensed 12 months or less on their first renewal date.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785
BLPCT 3-2026, amend filed 08/12/2026, effective 08/12/2026
BLPCT 5-2023, amend filed 10/09/2023, effective 01/01/2024
BLPCT 1-2022, amend filed 02/07/2022, effective 07/01/2022
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 5-2020, amend filed 08/11/2020, effective 08/11/2020
BLPCT 4-2020, temporary amend filed 06/08/2020, effective 06/08/2020 through 12/04/2020
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 2-2012, f. 9-5-12, cert. ef. 10-1-12
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-080-0021 Continuing Education Waiver

(1) Licensees may request a waiver for meeting the continuing education requirements by submitting a written request on forms provided by the Board.

(2) The Board may grant exemptions in whole or in part, including extension of deadlines, to licensees who cannot timely attend the required hours of training because of a documented medical condition. The licensee must include the following information as part of the request.

(a) The rationale for a waiver;

(b) The nature of the illness or disability;

(d) A statement as to how the condition prevents participation in continuing education;

(e) Signature by the licensee or legal representative; and

(f) Signed statement from a healthcare practitioner who is licensed or certified by the state to provide services.

(3) The Board will notify the licensee in writing whether the request is approved.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-080-0031 Continuing Education Content

Policy. Continuing education must be a learning activity that contributes directly to the professional competence of the licensee.

(1) Continuing education content must focus on increasing knowledge and/or skills in the following substantive areas relevant to the field:

(a) Counseling or marriage and family therapy theory & techniques;

(b) Human development and family studies;

(d) The helping relationship;

(e) Group dynamics;

(f) Life style and career development;

(g) DSM diagnosis and assessment;

(h) Research and evaluation;

(i) Professional orientation and ethics;

(j) Professional supervision training;

(k) Disability and life transitions;

(l) Substance abuse;

(m) Psychopharmacology;

(n) Diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders.

(2) The program must be conducted by a qualified instructor or discussion leader, which means a person whose background, training, education, or experience makes it appropriate for the person to make a presentation or lead a discussion on the subject matter.

(3) Evidence of completion must be obtained and/or documented in accordance with OAR 833-080-0051.

(4) Activities which do not qualify for continuing education include:

(a) Marketing, investments, and practice building strategies;

(b) Yoga, Pilates, therapeutic massage, or martial arts;

(d) Word processing computer skills;

(e) Organizing or participating in awareness campaigns;

(f) Blogs, vlogs, or podcasts;

(g) Nutrition or self-help courses;

(h) Program content that is outside of a licensee’s authorized scope of practice or that lacks a demonstrable basis in established research, evidence-based practice, or generally accepted professional standards.

(5) Programs that are completed to fulfill the terms of a Board order or agreement do not qualify towards the continuing education requirements for licensure renewal or reinstatement.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785
BLPCT 3-2026, amend filed 08/12/2026, effective 08/12/2026
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-080-0041 Methods of Obtaining Hours

Approvable continuing education clock hours may be obtained in the following ways:

(1) Continuing education activities with no limits on clock hours:

(a) Courses taken at accredited colleges or universities: 15 clock hours shall be awarded per semester credit, or 10 clock hours per quarter credit.

(b) Live seminars, workshops, conferences and/or trainings that are sponsored by counseling related departments of accredited educational institutions, recognized professional organizations or associations, or human services agencies or organizations.

(c) Home study courses. 1 clock hour shall be awarded for each 6,000 words- or incrementally at one quarter (.25) hour per minimum 1,500 words- of reading actual instructional content, which excludes non-substantive materials such as advertisements, citations, indexes, reference lists, learning evaluations or assessments, or filler content.

(d) Service as an Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists member or committee volunteer.

(2) Continuing education activities for which licensees can obtain a maximum of 20 clock hours within each reporting period:

(a) Publication activities, as follows:

(A) Authorship or co-authorship of articles and books that are published in a professionally recognized, peer-reviewed publication (5 credits per article or chapter, 20 credits for entire book);

(B) Providing a substantial contribution in an initial video production intended for professional education or training that is subject to editorial or peer review and formally published or distributed by a recognized organization (5 credits per 30 minutes of video);

(D) Service on an editorial board of a professional counseling journal (5 credits per year).

(b) Professional presentations. Credit is given for the initial research and development of a professional presentation. No credit shall be allowed for repeat presentations unless it is demonstrated that the program content was substantially changed and such change required significant additional study or research. The number of credits given is twice the number of hours spent making the presentation;

(3) Continuing education activities for which licensees can obtain a maximum of 10 clock hours within each reporting period:

(a) Serving as an officer of a state or national counseling organization;

(b) Serving as a member of a national certification board;

(d) Receiving supervision for a fee from a supervisor who meets the Board’s standards on supervision. Credit shall only be given to the licensee receiving supervision, not to a licensee providing supervision. No credit shall be given to licensees receiving supervision to fulfill licensure or discipline requirements.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785
BLPCT 3-2026, amend filed 08/12/2026, effective 08/12/2026
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-080-0051 Documentation and Submission of Continuing Education

(1) Licensees must certify to the Board, at the time of renewal, that the continuing education requirements were met in a form and manner prescribed by the Board.

(2) Licensees must maintain documentation as proof that the licensee has satisfied the continuing professional education requirements for a minimum of two years after the reporting period. If requested by the Board, licensees will make continuing education records available for inspection.

(3) Responsibility for documenting the acceptability of the program and the validity of credit rests with the licensee. Documentation must include proof of actual attendance, participation, certification, or completion as well as content, duration, and if relevant, provider as follows:

(a) For college or university courses: A copy of a transcript showing satisfactory completion of the course.

(b) For seminars, workshops, conferences, trainings, or home study: Dated certificates (originals or copies) of completion and supporting documentation as necessary. Documentation must at minimum show the qualified instructor(s)’s name and degree, date, start and end time (if applicable), total word count or equivalent verification (if applicable), and subject matter of the program.

(A) Articles and books: a copy of the pertinent pages of the material showing the article/chapter title (if applicable), book/journal name, author(s), date of publication, and name of publishing entity.

(B) Video productions: title and description of the video, name of publishing or distributing organization, date of publication or release, and description of the licensee’s role in development and production.

(C) Book proposals: title and description of the book, author(s), name of publishing entity, and written acknowledgment of licensee’s contribution from the publisher/author.

(d) For board/officer/chairing service activities: a letter from president/director of organization in which professional activity was conducted that describes licensee’s official role, participation in activities that involved structured, professional learning (not governance or administration), and specific dates.

(e) For professional presentations: a copy of the course syllabus, conference brochure, workshop flier, program schedule, or signed verification from the sponsor. Documentation must at minimum show the licensee’s name as the presenter, date, start and end time, and subject matter.

(f) For supervision received: signed statement of professional supervision by the individual providing the supervision.

(4) Credit shall be attributed only to the reporting period in which the meeting or presentation occurred, the article or book is published, or the assessment (exam) is completed, regardless of when any drafting, research, reading, or other preparation occurred.

(5) The Board may request additional documentation to verify eligibility.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785
BLPCT 3-2026, amend filed 08/12/2026, effective 08/12/2026
BLPCT 5-2023, amend filed 10/09/2023, effective 01/01/2024
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-080-0061 Continuing Education Audit and Penalties

(1) The Board will conduct an audit of the records of randomly selected licensees to verify actual participation, completion, and compliance with standards for content and providers of approved continuing professional education.

(2) Failure to comply with any provision of OAR Chapter 833, Division 80, or misrepresentation of compliance, constitutes a violation of ORS 675.745(1)(f) and is grounds for disciplinary action.

(3) Audited licensees hold the burden of proof of submission.

(4) A licensee selected for the continuing education random audit who responds after the stated due date is subject to disciplinary action, to include but not limited to the following sanction:

(a) Up to 30 days late: $200 delinquent fee.

(b) Up to 60 days late: $300 delinquent fee.

(c) Failure to respond after 60 days late: $500 delinquent fee and the licensee's license will be suspended until the licensee provides a complete response documenting the licensee's compliance with the continuing education requirements.

(5) A licensee selected for the continuing education audit whose hours are deficient, including a licensee’s failure to submit complete documentation, is subject to disciplinary action, to include but not limited to the following sanctions:

(a) Deficiency up to 10 clock hours: $250;

(b) Deficiency up to 20 clock hours: $500;

(d) Deficiency up to 40 clock hours: $1,000.

(e) A licensee found to be deficient will be given 30 days to complete the deficient hours. Hours made up may not be double counted towards a subsequent reporting period.

(A) If the licensee fails to complete the deficient hours within 30 days, an additional $250 fine will be assessed, and licensee may be subject to further disciplinary action.

(B) If the licensee fails to complete the deficient hours within 90 days, the licensee’s license will be suspended for a minimum of 60 days.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
BLPCT 3-2026, amend filed 08/12/2026, effective 08/12/2026
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Division 100 CODE OF ETHICS

Or. Admin. R. 833-100-0011 General Purpose and Scope

(1) The Board adopts the 2014 American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics as the code of professional conduct.

(2) The ACA code constitutes the standards against which the required professional conduct of professional counselors and marriage and family therapists is measured. It has as its goal the welfare and protection of the individuals and groups with whom counselors and therapists work. This Code applies to the conduct of all licensees, registered associates, persons granted a limited permit or temporary practice authorization, and applicants, including the applicant’s conduct during the period of education, training, and employment which is required for licensure. Violation of the provisions of this Code of Ethics will be considered unprofessional or unethical conduct and is sufficient reason for disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, denial of licensure or authorization.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & ORS 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 5-2023, amend filed 10/09/2023, effective 01/01/2024
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 1-2019, amend filed 12/18/2019, effective 01/01/2020
BLPCT 1-2018, temporary amend filed 04/13/2018, effective 04/13/2018 through 06/30/2018
BLPCT 8-2017, temporary amend filed 12/13/2017, effective 01/01/2018 through 06/29/2018
BLPCT 3-2017, f. 6-12-17, cert. ef. 1-1-18
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-100-0012 Preamble

Licensees, registered associates, persons granted a limited permit or temporary practice authorization, and applicants must:

(1) Accept the obligation to conform to higher standards of conduct in the capacity of a counseling professional. The private conduct of a practitioner is a personal matter to the degree that it does not compromise the fulfillment of professional responsibilities.

(2) Respect the traditions of the profession, and refrain from any conduct that would bring discredit to the profession.

(3) Correct, wherever possible, false, misleading, or inaccurate information and representations made by others concerning the person's qualifications, services, or products. Advertisements must not be false, fraudulent, or misleading to the public. Testimonials from current clients are not solicited for advertising or other purposes due to the client’s vulnerability to undue influence.

(4) Not engage in any conduct likely to deceive or defraud the public or the Board, or participate in, condone, or become associated with dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & ORS 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 5-2023, amend filed 10/09/2023, effective 01/01/2024
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 1-2019, amend filed 12/18/2019, effective 01/01/2020
BLPCT 3-2017, f. 6-12-17, cert. ef. 1-1-18

Or. Admin. R. 833-100-0021 Responsibility

Licensees, registered associates, persons granted a limited permit or temporary practice authorization, and applicants must:

(1) Abide by the Code of Ethics and all applicable statutes and administrative rules regulating the practice of counseling or therapy or any other applicable laws, including, but not limited to, the reporting of abuse of children or vulnerable adults.

(2) Report to the Board within 30 days any civil lawsuit brought against the person that relates in any way to the licensee, registered associate, temporary practitioner, or applicant’s professional conduct and notifies the Board of any disciplinary action or loss of a mental health professional or state license, certification, or registration.

(3) File a complaint with the Board within 10 days when the person has reason to believe that another licensee, registered associate, permitted or temporary practitioner, or applicant is or has been engaged in conduct that violates law or rules adopted by the Board. This requirement to file a complaint does not apply when the belief is based on information obtained in the course of a professional relationship with a client who is the other counselor or therapist. In that case, the client-therapist confidentiality supersedes the person’s requirement to report the other therapist. However, this does not relieve a person from the duty to file any reports required by law concerning abuse of children or vulnerable adults.

(4) Not initiate, participate in, or encourage the filing of ethics complaints that are unwarranted or intended to harm a counselor/therapist rather than to protect clients or the public.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & ORS 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 5-2023, amend filed 10/09/2023, effective 01/01/2024
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 1-2019, amend filed 12/18/2019, effective 01/01/2020
BLPCT 3-2017, f. 6-12-17, cert. ef. 1-1-18
BLPCT 2-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-11-14
BLPCT 6-2010, f. 12-13-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Division 110 COMPLIANCE

Or. Admin. R. 833-110-0011 Response to Complaints

(1) The Board will review and accept for consideration a complaint filed by any person, group of persons, or the Board on its own action that is specific as to the conduct upon which the complaint is based. A complaint will be rejected if it does not allege a violation for which the Board has the grounds to impose sanctions pursuant to ORS 675.745 or 675.825.

(2) A complaint that a licensee, registered associate, temporary practitioner, or applicant is incompetent or has committed an act or acts in violation of the law or rules adopted by the Board including the Code of Ethics will be considered a complaint of professional misconduct. A complaint that an unlicensed person has practiced or used a title in violation of ORS 675.825 will be considered a complaint of unlicensed practice.

(3) The Board will make forms available to the public and encourage complainants to use the Board's investigation request form. If a complaint is first made in verbal form, or does not contain information substantially equivalent to the Board’s form, then the Board’s representative may require the complainant to use the Board’s form to initiate an investigation. If the complainant is a client or former client of the respondent, then the complainant should sign a release form allowing the Board and its legal counsel access to records and other materials that are the ethical and legal responsibility of the respondent. Refusal by a complainant to comply with this requirement may result in dismissal of the complaint.

(4) Upon receipt of a valid complaint, a complaint file will be opened. A preliminary investigation or review will be conducted to determine if additional investigation and the assignment of additional investigators is necessary, or whether to file a report with the Board recommending the complaint be dismissed without further action. If additional investigation is deemed necessary, then the subject of the complaint will be notified that he/she is under investigation and provided with general information regarding the allegations being investigated. Notification may request a written response.

(5) Failure to cooperate with Board representatives during an investigation constitutes unprofessional conduct which may subject a licensee, registered associate, temporary practitioner, or applicant to disciplinary action.

(a) Cooperation includes:

(A) Submitting client records to the Board’s representative, with or without a signed release by the client, for a full investigation of the allegations;

(B) Sending a complete case file to the Board’s representative;

(D) Responding truthfully and accurately to all questions presented by the Board’s representative.

(b) Licensees, registered associates, temporary practitioners, and applicants must not:

(A) Use threats or harassment to delay or obstruct any person in providing evidence in any investigation, contested case, or other legal action instituted by the Board.

(B) Use threats or harassment to obstruct or delay the Board in carrying out its regulatory functions.

(C) Deceive or attempt to deceive the Board with respect to any matter under investigation including altering or destroying any records.

(D) Attempt to influence the testimony or participation in an investigation of any person believed to be a complainant or witness in a Board investigation, or to permit or encourage another person to do so.

(E) Engage in retaliation against another person for their participation in a Board investigation or provision of information to the Board.

(6) The Board may delay approving a licensure application or issuing an associate registration, temporary practice authorization, or license until a complaint has been resolved.

(7) The investigator shall collect evidence and interview witnesses. At the conclusion of the investigation, a report will be filed with the Board in accordance with the timelines and procedures outlined in ORS 676.160–676.180. The report will clearly set forth the issues on which the Board should consider possible action.

(8) The Board will maintain written procedures for handling complaints, which will be available through the Board office.

(9) Complaint and information gathered by investigation into licensee or applicant competency or conduct will be kept confidential in accordance with ORS 676.160–676.180.

(10) Licensees, registered associates, temporary practitioners, and applicants must comply with the terms of all Board Orders and Agreements. Failure to comply constitutes a violation of ORS 675.745(1)(f) and is grounds for disciplinary action.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & ORS 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 4-2023, amend filed 08/08/2023, effective 08/08/2023
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 7-2020, amend filed 10/02/2020, effective 10/02/2020
BLPCT 2-2020, temporary amend filed 03/18/2020, effective 03/18/2020 through 09/13/2020
BLPCT 1-2020, temporary amend filed 03/18/2020, effective 03/18/2020 through 09/13/2020
BLPCT 1-2019, amend filed 12/18/2019, effective 01/01/2020
BLPCT 3-2018, amend filed 08/13/2018, effective 08/13/2018
BLPCT 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-16
BLPCT 3-2010, f. 4-30-10, cert. ef. 5-3-10
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-110-0021 Complaint Disposition

(1) Following review of the investigation report, the Board may:

(a) Dismiss the complaint;

(b) Continue the investigation;

(d) Propose non-disciplinary action; or

(e) Negotiate a stipulated agreement in lieu of hearing, default, or disciplinary action.

(2) Board discussions will be held in executive session, closed to the public. Decisions as to action will be voted upon during a public meeting, but case numbers will be used. Decisions to propose enforcement action will be made known to the public if adopted by a majority vote of the Board. A notice of intent to propose enforcement action with opportunity for hearing will be issued by the Board Administrator and served upon the applicant or licensee, and may be provided to the complainant.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-16
BLPCT 6-2010, f. 12-13-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-110-0031 Representations to the Board

(1) Policy. To carry out its public protection mandate, the Board must ensure the accuracy, integrity, and authenticity of its processes and the information it receives and relies upon to make decisions. This rule applies to all licensees, registered associates, temporary practitioners, and applicants (collectively, "subjects").

(2) Subjects must not make omissions or false, misleading or deceptive statements on any correspondence or form submitted to the Board.

(3) Subjects must not authorize, direct, or permit any third party to submit substantive responses to any Board form, including applications and renewals, on behalf of the subject.

(4) Subjects must personally provide accurate and complete responses to all questions required by the Board, including but not limited to character and fitness disclosures, criminal history information, history of education and supervised clinical experience, attestations, and certifications.

(5) Nothing in this rule precludes a subject from receiving limited clerical or technical assistance, including translation services, reasonable accommodations for disability, or independent legal advice, provided that the subject personally determines and supplies all responses.

(6) Failure to comply with any provision of this rule, or misrepresentation of compliance, constitutes a violation of ORS 675.825(1)(a) and may be grounds for disciplinary action by the Board.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.705 – 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.745, 675.785 & 675.825
BLPCT 2-2026, amend filed 06/09/2026, effective 06/09/2026
BLPCT 5-2023, amend filed 10/09/2023, effective 01/01/2024
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 1-2019, amend filed 12/18/2019, effective 01/01/2020
BLPCT 3-2018, amend filed 08/13/2018, effective 08/13/2018
BLPCT 6-2017, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-17

Or. Admin. R. 833-110-0041 Compliance with the Governor’s Executive Orders during a Governor declared emergency.

(1) During a Governor declared emergency, gross negligence includes failing to comply with any applicable provision of a Governor’s Executive Order or any provision of this rule.

(2) Failing to comply as described in subsection (1) includes, but is not limited to:

(a) Engaging in the practice of a profession required by an Executive Order to be closed;

(b) Operating a business required by an Executive Order to be closed;

(c) Failing to comply with the requirements of Oregon Health Authority (OHA) guidance implementing an Executive Order, including but not limited to:

(A) Failing to screen clients in accordance with OHA guidance prior to providing services;

(B) Failing to limit the number of individuals inside the premises or implement other protocols necessary to maintain physical distancing of six (6) feet;

(D) Failing to clean and disinfect in accordance with OHA guidance.

(d) Failing to comply with any requirements of a Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists guidance implementing an Executive Order.

(3) No disciplinary action or penalty action shall be taken under this rule if the Executive Order alleged to have been violated is not in effect at the time of the alleged violation.

(4) The Board may impose sanctions for violations of this rule in accordance with ORS 675.745.

Note: Copies of the Governor’s Executive Orders are available at: https://www.oregon.gov/gov/admin/Pages/executive-orders.aspx

Copies of Oregon Health Authority Guidance are available at: https://govstatus.egov.com/OR-OHA-COVID-19

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & ORS 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.745, ORS 675.785 & EO 20-03
BLPCT 1-2021, adopt filed 04/16/2021, effective 04/16/2021
BLPCT 6-2020, temporary adopt filed 10/02/2020, effective 10/02/2020 through 03/30/2021

Or. Admin. R. 833-110-0042 Compliance with the Oregon Health Authority’s COVID-19 Requirements

(1) The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has adopted certain rules to control the communicable disease COVID-19. Gross negligence includes failing to comply with any applicable provision of an OHA COVID-19-related rule or any provision of this rule.

(2) Failing to comply as described in subsection (1) includes, but is not limited to:

(a) Failing to comply with OHA’s rules requiring masks, face coverings or face shields, including OAR 333-019-1011, OAR 333-019-1015, and OAR 333-019-1025, if applicable; and

(b) Failing to comply with OHA’s rules requiring vaccinations, including OAR 333-019-1010 and OAR 333-019-1030.

(3) No disciplinary action or penalty action shall be taken under this rule if the rule alleged to have been violated is not in effect at the time of the alleged violation.

(4) The Board may impose sanctions for violations of this rule in accordance with ORS 675.745.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & ORS 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.745 & ORS 675.785
BLPCT 2-2022, adopt filed 02/07/2022, effective 02/07/2022

Or. Admin. R. 833-110-0051 Registered Health Care Interpreters

Licensees, registered associates, and individuals granted a temporary practice authorization must comply with the provisions of ORS 413.559 and OAR 950-050-0010 related to working with health care interpreters.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.559
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 413.559
BLPCT 3-2023, minor correction filed 04/24/2023, effective 04/24/2023
BLPCT 5-2022, adopt filed 08/08/2022, effective 08/08/2022

Or. Admin. R. 833-110-0061 Access to Mental Health Assessment, Treatment, or Services

Licensees, registered associates, and temporary practitioners may not deny any individual access to mental health assessment, treatment or services on the basis that the individual also has an intellectual or developmental disability.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.705 - 675.835, 2024 Or Laws ch 96, § 5 & 2025 Or Laws ch 313
Statutes/Other Implemented: 2024 Or Laws ch 96, § 5 & 2025 Or Laws ch 313
BLPCT 4-2025, adopt filed 08/06/2025, effective 08/06/2025

Or. Admin. R. 833-110-0071 Practice in Oregon

(1) A person engages in professional counseling or marriage and family therapy in Oregon if, at the time the services are provided, the client, patient, consultee, supervisee, research subject, or any other individual or group receiving those services is located in Oregon.

(2) A person purports to be engaged in the practice of professional counseling or marriage and family therapy within the meaning of ORS 675.825(1)(a) or (b), respectively, under the title of “licensed professional counselor” or “marriage and family therapist” when the person makes such representations to an individual located in Oregon, regardless of whether that representation is targeted to the individual or made generally.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785(1)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.745, ORS 675.825 & ORS 675.835
BLPCT 7-2025, adopt filed 10/27/2025, effective 10/27/2025

Or. Admin. R. 833-110-0081 Schedule of Violations

Pursuant to 2025 Or Laws ch. 373, the following schedule of violations applies to penalties imposed by the Board on licensees or registered associates.

(1) “Greater or similar violation” means a violation for which the Board imposes suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew on an existing license or registration.

(2) “Lesser or similar violation” means any violation under ORS 675.745 that is not a “greater or similar violation” or a “permanent denial of a license.”

(3) “Licensee or registered associate,” for purposes of this rule, means a person who was licensed by or registered with the Board within two years prior to the conduct which formed the basis for the violation or denial.

(4) “Permanent denial of a license” means the denial of a licensure application that includes a term that disallows the person from ever reapplying for licensure with the Board

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & ORS 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: 2025 Or Laws ch. 373
BLPCT 9-2025, adopt filed 12/18/2025, effective 01/01/2026

Division 120 CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS

Or. Admin. R. 833-120-0011 Purpose and Scope

(1) The purpose of these rules is to provide for the screening under ORS 181A.195 of licensees, registered associates, and applicants for licensure with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists to determine if they have a history of criminal behavior such that they would be unable to, or should not be allowed to, perform the services of a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

(2) The following persons (“subject individuals”) must take the steps necessary to complete a nationwide criminal history check under ORS 181A.195:

(a) All applicants for licensure to the Board in accordance with OAR 833 Division 20; and

(b) A licensee or registered associate who is the subject of inquiry or investigation by the Board.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-16
BLPCT 1-2016, f. & cert. ef. 4-1-16
BLPCT 3-2011, f. 12-3-11, cert. ef. 12-15-11
Reverted to BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10
BLPCT 2-2011(Temp), f. 5-13-11, cert. ef. 5-15-11 thru 11-10-11
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-120-0021 Procedural Requirements

(1) To complete a criminal history check, the Board will require each subject individual to:

(a) Provide fingerprints pursuant to ORS 181A.170 (additional fingerprints may be required if the initial fingerprints are rejected);

(b) Provide personal information necessary to obtain the criminal history check pursuant to OAR 125-007-0220; and

(c) Pay to the Board the actual costs charged by the Oregon State Police (OSP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

(2) The Board may also request, and the applicant, licensee, or registered associate must provide, the following information:

(a) Responses to a criminal history questionnaire; and

(b) Written response to questions by the Board regarding the person’s criminal history.

(3) The Board will make a final fitness determination based on criminal offender information and other factors, pursuant to ORS 181A.195(10)(c) and OAR 125-007-0260 to 125-007-0270.

(4) A subject individual may contest an adverse final fitness determination pursuant to OAR 125-007-0300.

(5) If a subject individual refuses to consent to the criminal records check or refuses to be fingerprinted, the Board will deny the licensure application or revoke the license.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835, 676.160 - 676.180 & ORS 181A.195
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 4-2023, amend filed 08/08/2023, effective 08/08/2023
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-16
BLPCT 3-2011, f. 12-3-11, cert. ef. 12-15-11
Reverted to BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10
BLPCT 2-2011(Temp), f. 5-13-11, cert. ef. 5-15-11 thru 11-10-11
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-120-0041 Record Keeping and Confidentiality

(1) Criminal offender information is confidential under ORS 181A.195(11) and 676.175 and OAR 125-007-0310, and will not be disseminated by the Board except to persons with a demonstrated and legitimate need to know the information, including:

(a) The subject of a fingerprint-based criminal history check may be provided a copy of the results, if requested in writing prior to the completion of the criminal history check process; and

(b) Criminal history information may be used as exhibits during a contested case hearing process.

(2) Information obtained directly from the Law Enforcement Data System will be managed by the Board in accordance with applicable OSP requirements.

(3) Fingerprint cards, if returned to the Board by OSP or the FBI, will be destroyed. No copies, facsimiles, or other materials from which the fingerprints could be reproduced will be maintained by the Board.

(4) Challenges to the accuracy or completeness of criminal background information must be made to the reporting agency and not to the Board.

(5) A person against whom disciplinary action is taken by the Board on the basis of information obtained as the result of a criminal records check conducted pursuant to this rule is entitled to notice and hearing in accordance with the provisions for contested cases in ORS Chapter 183.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 676.160 - 676.180
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
BLPCT 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 8-8-16
BLPCT 3-2011, f. 12-3-11, cert. ef. 12-15-11
Reverted to BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10
BLPCT 2-2011(Temp), f. 5-13-11, cert. ef. 5-15-11 thru 11-10-11
BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10

Division 130 REGISTERED ASSOCIATE SUPERVISOR REQUIREMENTS

Or. Admin. R. 833-130-0010 Registry Established

(1) Effective September 1, 2010, the Board will establish a Supervisor Registry that consists of licensed professional counselors and licensed marriage and family therapists.

(2) The Board may approve placement of a licensee on the Supervisor Registry if the licensee is a Supervisor Candidate or an Approved Supervisor.

(3) Registered associates pursuing licensure will be encouraged to find qualified supervisors from the registry.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 5-2010, f. 6-15-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-130-0020 Placement on Supervisor Registry

(1) To be placed on the Supervisor Registry, an active licensee must submit a request on forms provided by the Board.

(2) Licensees on inactive status will be denied or removed from placement.

(3) Licensees may request in writing to be removed from the registry.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 5-2010, f. 6-15-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-130-0040 Supervisor Candidates

(1) Supervisor Candidates must work toward meeting the requirements of an Approved Supervisor.

(2) To qualify as a Supervisor Candidate, a licensee must meet the following requirements:

(a) Hold an active Oregon license as a professional counselor or as a marriage and family therapist;

(b) Complete 30 clock hours of post-master’s degree supervision training;

(d) For supervisors of marriage and family therapist associates only: supervision training that includes systems components.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
BLPCT 4-2023, amend filed 08/08/2023, effective 08/08/2023
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 5-2010, f. 6-15-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-130-0050 Approved Supervisors

(1) To qualify to supervise registered associates, a licensee who is not on the Supervisor Registry must meet the following requirements:

(a) Meet or have previously met all of the requirements to qualify as a Supervisor Candidate per OAR 833-130-0040; and

(b) Hold an active Oregon license as a professional counselor or marriage and family therapist, and:

(A) Have been actively licensed by the Board for at least 2 years;

(B) Be an Approved Supervisor through the AAMFT or the NBCC Center for Credentialing and Education; or

(2) To qualify as an Approved Supervisor for purposes of placement on the Supervisor Registry, in addition to the requirements of section (1) above, the licensee must:

(a) Document at least 6 hours of post-licensure supervision of licensee’s clinical supervision.

(A) Supervision completed in Oregon must be under a Board Approved Supervisor. The licensee may have up to two Approved Supervisors, and both Approved Supervisors must complete an evaluation. Approved supervision may include one-on-one or group supervision of not more than 6 supervisees.

(B) Supervision completed in other states must be under one or more supervisors that have at least two years of licensure as a mental health professional based on a graduate degree; and

(b) Document a minimum of 100 hours of post-licensure experience supervising registered associates (or equivalent pre-licensed supervisees in other states) or student interns from graduate programs at regionally accredited institutions.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.720
BLPCT 6-2025, amend filed 08/06/2025, effective 08/06/2025
BLPCT 4-2023, amend filed 08/08/2023, effective 08/08/2023
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 5-2010, f. 6-15-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-130-0070 Supervisors Not on the Registry

Other mental health professionals may serve as supervisors of registered associates if they meet the following requirements:

(1) Hold a current, active license in Oregon as a mental health professional based on a graduate degree;

(2) Have been licensed in Oregon as a mental health professional based on a graduate degree for at least 3 years;

(3) Complete 30 clock hours of post-master’s degree supervision training;

(4) Successfully pass the Board’s law and rules exam; and

(5) For supervisors of marriage and family therapist associates only: supervision training that includes systems components.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.705 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.720
BLPCT 6-2025, amend filed 08/06/2025, effective 08/06/2025
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 5-2010, f. 6-15-10, cert. ef. 7-1-10

Or. Admin. R. 833-130-0080 Discipline Review Process

(1) A proposed supervisor must disclose any history of disciplinary action, which must be reviewed by the Board.

(2) A licensee that receives Board disciplinary action subsequent to placement on the Supervisor Registry must discontinue supervision of registered associates pending discipline review by the Board.

(3) During discipline review, the Board will consider:

(a) Type of violation and imposed discipline;

(b) The passage of time since the violation and discipline;

(d) Compliance with imposed discipline;

(e) Results of national health care database search;

(f) Whether behavior resulted in harm to clients;

(g) Previous complaints resulting in discipline;

(h) Results of criminal background check; and

(i) Any other information the Board finds relevant.

(4) At the conclusion of the review, the Board will determine whether to approve or deny:

(a) The licensee or other mental health professional to provide supervision; and/or

(b) The licensee for initial or continued placement on the Supervisor Registry.

History

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.705 - 675.835 & 676.150 - 676.405
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.705 - 675.835 & 676.150 - 676.405
BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/08/2021
BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 08/11/2021 through 02/06/2022
BLPCT 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 10-10-16
BLPCT 6-2010, f. 12-13-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11