(a) A person who teaches psychology, conducts psychological research or provides consulting services to an organization or institution, provided that the person does not supervise direct psychological services and does not treat any behavioral, emotional or mental disorder of an individual.
(b) The provision of expert testimony by a person described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.
(c) A graduate student enrolled in an approved psychology program who is pursuing a graduate degree in psychology, provided that the graduate student renders services only for academic credit as part of an organized and supervised training program.
(d) A person pursuing certification, licensure or a graduate degree in any of the certified or licensed professions exempted from ORS 675.010 to 675.150.
(e) A person who is licensed, certified or otherwise authorized by the State of Oregon to provide mental health services, provided that the services are rendered within the person’s lawful scope of practice and that the person does not use the title "psychologist" in connection with the activities described in this paragraph.
(f) A person who is employed by a local, state or federal government agency or a public university listed in ORS 352.002, or employed by a community mental health program or drug and alcohol treatment program licensed or certified by the State of Oregon, to the extent that the person’s activities and services are rendered within the person’s scope of employment and are performed within the confines of the employing agency and provided that the person does not use the title "psychologist" in connection with the activities authorized under this paragraph.
(g) A person who is a recognized member of the clergy, provided that the person is acting in the person’s ministerial capacity and does not use the title "psychologist."
(h) A person who has credentials as a school psychologist, provided that the person is an employee of an educational institution and practices only within a school setting. A person acting under this paragraph may use the title "school psychologist."
(2)(a) Notwithstanding subsection (1)(f) of this section, a person with a doctoral degree in psychology who is employed by and practicing psychology at a local, state or federal government agency, a public university listed in ORS 352.002 or a community mental health program or drug and alcohol treatment program licensed or certified by the State of Oregon may practice psychology without a license under ORS 675.010 to 675.150 for no more than 24 months after the person begins practicing psychology at the agency or program.
(b) Before the person obtains a license under ORS 675.010 to 675.150:
(A) The person may practice psychology only within the scope of the person’s employment and within the confines of the employing agency or program; and
(B) The person may not use the title "psychologist."
(3) A person performing the functions described in subsection (1)(a) and (b) of this section may use the title "psychologist" only if the person holds a doctoral degree in psychology from an approved doctoral program in psychology.
(4) A person described in subsection (1)(c) of this section may use the title "psychological intern" or "psychological trainee," provided that the training program described in subsection (1)(c) of this section is under the supervision and responsibility of a licensed psychologist in accordance with rules adopted by the Oregon Board of Psychology.
(5) Nothing in this section exempts from ORS 675.010 to 675.150 a person whose license to practice psychology is revoked or suspended because the person engaged in sexual activity with a client. [1963 c.396 §10; 1971 c.362 §2; 1973 c.777 §8; 1985 c.90 §9; 1989 c.491 §66; 1991 c.67 §178; 1993 c.585 §6; 1995 c.810 §3; 1997 c.249 §205; 2009 c.441 §2; 2013 c.59 §1; 2017 c.6 §14; 2019 c.384 §4]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Section 675.010 - Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150.
Section 675.040 - Examinations for licensing.
Section 675.045 - Examinations administered by board; rules.
Section 675.050 - Licensing without national examination; fee; rules.
Section 675.070 - Authorized sanctions; grounds for imposing sanctions; civil penalty.
Section 675.075 - Confidentiality of information obtained under ORS 675.070 or 675.085.
Section 675.085 - Investigation; disciplinary procedure.
Section 675.090 - Application of ORS 675.010 to 675.150.
Section 675.100 - Oregon Board of Psychology.
Section 675.110 - Powers of board; rules; fees.
Section 675.115 - How fees determined.
Section 675.130 - Officers; quorum; meetings; records.
Section 675.140 - Oregon Board of Psychology Account; appropriation.
Section 675.160 - Mental Health Regulatory Agency.
Section 675.163 - Definitions for ORS 675.160 to 675.178.
Section 675.166 - Agency oversight; centralized service.
Section 675.169 - Responsibilities of agency.
Section 675.172 - Agency expenses.
Section 675.178 - Agency director appointment; powers.
Section 675.210 - Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340.
Section 675.240 - Qualifications for licensing as occupational therapist; rules.
Section 675.250 - Qualifications for licensing as occupational therapy assistant; rules.
Section 675.270 - Licensing without examination; fee.
Section 675.310 - Occupational Therapy Licensing Board.
Section 675.320 - Powers of board; fees; rules.
Section 675.330 - Occupational Therapy Licensing Board Account.
Section 675.335 - Investigation of alleged violations; subpoenas.
Section 675.336 - Civil penalties.
Section 675.365 - Definitions for ORS 675.365 to 675.410.
Section 675.368 - Application of ORS 675.365 to 675.410.
Section 675.370 - Unauthorized practice or use of title prohibited.
Section 675.375 - Certification; requirements.
Section 675.380 - Reciprocal certification.
Section 675.382 - Exceptions from requirements of ORS 675.365 to 675.410.
Section 675.384 - Exception from mental health professional licensure requirement.
Section 675.390 - Confidentiality of communication by clients; exceptions.
Section 675.395 - Sexual Offense Treatment Board.
Section 675.400 - Duties of board.
Section 675.410 - Duties of Health Licensing Office under ORS 675.365 to 675.410.
Section 675.510 - Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600.
Section 675.520 - Use of title prohibited without license; exceptions.
Section 675.523 - License or certification required to practice clinical social work; exceptions.
Section 675.530 - License; qualifications; rules.
Section 675.531 - Temporary authorizations; rules.
Section 675.532 - Registration for practice of baccalaureate social work.
Section 675.533 - Licensure for practice of master’s social work.
Section 675.535 - Examination; rules.
Section 675.537 - Certification as clinical social work associate; requirements.
Section 675.545 - Effect of revocation of authorization.
Section 675.560 - When authorization to practice effective; rules; renewal.
Section 675.565 - Continuing education; rules.
Section 675.571 - Fees; authorization; uses.
Section 675.580 - Confidentiality of communication by client; exceptions.
Section 675.590 - State Board of Licensed Social Workers.
Section 675.595 - General powers of board; fees.
Section 675.597 - State Board of Licensed Social Workers Account.
Section 675.600 - Duties of board; rules.
Section 675.653 - Behavioral Health Incentive Subaccount.
Section 675.658 - Supervision grant program for certain behavioral health care providers; rules.
Section 675.661 - Employer to pay supervision costs for certain behavioral health care providers.
Section 675.705 - Definitions for ORS 675.715 to 675.835.
Section 675.715 - Application; fee; qualifications; examinations; licensing; rules.
Section 675.720 - Registered associate; registration requirements; renewal; ethical standards.
Section 675.725 - Annual license; rules; fees; effect of expiration of license.
Section 675.755 - Professional disclosure statement required; content; exemptions; rules.
Section 675.765 - Confidentiality of information; exceptions.
Section 675.775 - Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists.
Section 675.785 - Powers and duties of board; rules; fees.
Section 675.795 - Board meeting; quorum; per diem; officers.
Section 675.805 - Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists Account.
Section 675.810 - Authorized practice names.
Section 675.825 - Prohibited practices; exceptions; civil penalty.
Section 675.835 - Injunctive proceedings.
Section 675.850 - Prohibition on practice of conversion therapy; definitions; discipline.