ORS 675.745
Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of license or refusal to issue license

  • probation
  • confidentiality of information
  • penalties

(1)

The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists may deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to issue or to renew any license issued under ORS 675.715 (Application) to 675.835 (Injunctive proceedings) upon proof that the applicant for licensure or the licensee:

(a)

Has been convicted of violating ORS 675.825 (Prohibited practices) or of a crime in this or any other state or territory or against the federal government that brings into question the competence of the licensee in the role of a counselor or a therapist;

(b)

Is unable to perform the practice of professional counseling or marriage and family therapy by reason of physical illness;

(c)

Has an impairment as defined in ORS 676.303 (Purposes of health professional regulatory boards);

(d)

Has been grossly negligent in the practice of professional counseling or marriage and family therapy;

(e)

Has violated any provision of ORS 675.715 (Application) to 675.835 (Injunctive proceedings) or 675.850 (Prohibition on practice of conversion therapy);

(f)

Has violated any rule of the board pertaining to the licensure of professional counselors or licensed marriage and family therapists;

(g)

Has failed to file a professional disclosure statement or has filed a false, incomplete or misleading professional disclosure statement;

(h)

Has practiced outside the scope of activities, including administering, constructing or interpreting tests or diagnosing or treating mental disorders, for which the licensee has individual training and qualification;

(i)

Has been disciplined by a state mental health licensing board or program in this or any other state for violation of competency or conduct standards; or

(j)

Notwithstanding ORS 670.280 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license based on criminal conviction), has been convicted of a sex crime as defined in ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235) or has been convicted in another state or jurisdiction of a crime that is substantially equivalent to a sex crime as defined in ORS 163A.005 (Definitions for ORS 163A.005 to 163A.235).

(2)

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(a)

The board may reprimand or impose probation on a licensee or a registered associate upon proof of any of the grounds for discipline provided in subsection (1) of this section.

(b)

If the board elects to place a licensee or a registered associate on probation, the board may impose:

(A)

Restrictions on the scope of practice of the licensee or associate;

(B)

Requirements for specific training;

(C)

Supervision of the practice of the licensee or associate; or

(D)

Other conditions the board finds necessary for the protection of the public.

(3)

The board may initiate injunctive proceedings in any circuit court against persons violating any provision of ORS 675.715 (Application) to 675.835 (Injunctive proceedings) or any rules adopted by the board.

(4)

Pursuant to ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures), the board may impose a civil penalty of not more than $2,500 for each ground for discipline listed in subsection (1) of this section found by the board.

(5)

Pursuant to ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures), the board may impose a civil penalty of not more than $2,500 for each violation of or failure to observe any limitation or condition imposed by the board on the licensee’s or registered associate’s practice under subsection (2) of this section.

(6)

Information that the board obtains as part of an investigation into licensee or applicant conduct or as part of a contested case proceeding, consent order or stipulated agreement involving licensee or applicant conduct is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175 (Complaints and investigations confidential).

(7)

In addition to the actions authorized by subsections (1) and (2) of this section, the board may take such disciplinary action as the board in its discretion finds proper, including but not limited to the assessment of the costs of the disciplinary process. [1989 c.721 §15; 1991 c.67 §180; 1993 c.56 §1; 1997 c.791 §17; 1999 c.463 §3; 2001 c.120 §3; 2009 c.549 §8; 2009 c.756 §17; 2015 c.79 §6; 2015 c.611 §3; 2021 c.677 §10]

Source: Section 675.745 — Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of license or refusal to issue license; probation; confidentiality of information; penalties, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html.

675.010
Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150
675.020
Practice or representation as psychologist prohibited without license
675.025
Application of ORS 58.325 to 58.365
675.030
Licensing of psychologists after examination
675.040
Examinations for licensing
675.045
Examinations administered by board
675.050
Licensing without national examination
675.063
Limited permit to practice as psychologist
675.070
Authorized sanctions
675.075
Confidentiality of information obtained under ORS 675.070 or 675.085
675.085
Investigation
675.087
Continuing authority of board upon lapse, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender of license
675.090
Application of ORS 675.010 to 675.150
675.100
Oregon Board of Psychology
675.110
Powers of board
675.115
How fees determined
675.130
Officers
675.140
Oregon Board of Psychology Account
675.145
Duty to report prohibited conduct
675.150
Enforcement procedures
675.160
Mental Health Regulatory Agency
675.163
Definitions for ORS 675.160 to 675.178
675.166
Agency oversight
675.169
Responsibilities of agency
675.172
Agency expenses
675.175
Rules
675.178
Agency director appointment
675.210
Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340
675.220
Representation as occupational therapist or therapy assistant prohibited without license
675.222
Employing unlicensed person prohibited
675.230
Application for licensing
675.240
Qualifications for licensing as occupational therapist
675.250
Qualifications for licensing as occupational therapy assistant
675.270
Licensing without examination
675.280
License period
675.290
License renewal procedure
675.300
Grounds and procedures for denial, refusal to renew, suspension or revocation of license
675.310
Occupational Therapy Licensing Board
675.320
Powers of board
675.330
Occupational Therapy Licensing Board Account
675.332
Duty to report prohibited conduct
675.335
Investigation of alleged violations
675.336
Civil penalties
675.340
Enforcement procedure
675.365
Definitions for ORS 675.365 to 675.410
675.368
Application of ORS 675.365 to 675.410
675.370
Unauthorized practice or use of title prohibited
675.375
Certification
675.380
Reciprocal certification
675.382
Exceptions from requirements of ORS 675.365 to 675.410
675.384
Exception from mental health professional licensure requirement
675.385
Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office
675.390
Confidentiality of communication by clients
675.395
Sexual Offense Treatment Board
675.400
Duties of board
675.410
Duties of Health Licensing Office under ORS 675.365 to 675.410
675.510
Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600
675.520
Use of title prohibited without license
675.523
License or certification required to practice clinical social work
675.530
License
675.531
Temporary authorizations
675.532
Registration for practice of baccalaureate social work
675.533
Licensure for practice of master’s social work
675.535
Examination
675.537
Certification as clinical social work associate
675.540
Grounds for disciplinary action
675.545
Effect of revocation of authorization
675.550
Reissuance of authorization to practice
675.560
When authorization to practice effective
675.565
Continuing education
675.571
Fees
675.580
Confidentiality of communication by client
675.583
Duty to report evidence of impairment or unprofessional or prohibited conduct
675.585
Investigation of alleged violations
675.590
State Board of Licensed Social Workers
675.595
General powers of board
675.597
State Board of Licensed Social Workers Account
675.600
Duties of board
675.650
Oregon Health Authority duties regarding behavioral health care workforce training, endorsements, certifications
675.653
Behavioral Health Incentive Subaccount
675.655
Oregon Health Authority duties regarding incentives for recruitment, retention of behavioral health care workforce
675.658
Supervision grant program for certain behavioral health care providers
675.661
Employer to pay supervision costs for certain behavioral health care providers
675.664
Oregon Health Authority duties regarding behavioral health care workforce investments
675.705
Definitions for ORS 675.715 to 675.835
675.715
Application
675.720
Registered associate
675.725
Annual license
675.735
Reciprocal license
675.745
Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of license or refusal to issue license
675.755
Professional disclosure statement required
675.765
Confidentiality of information
675.775
Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists
675.785
Powers and duties of board
675.795
Board meeting
675.805
Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists Account
675.810
Authorized practice names
675.815
Duty to report prohibited conduct
675.825
Prohibited practices
675.835
Injunctive proceedings
675.850
Prohibition on practice of conversion therapy
675.990
Penalties
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