RULE TITLE: Establishes temporary reciprocal licensure method for counselors and therapists licensed in other states.
(1) In response to the Declaration of Emergency Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), Executive Order No. 20-03, and the immediate need to meet the mental health care needs of Oregonians, it is the judgment of this Board that persons who present evidence to the satisfaction of the Board that they hold a license in good standing to practice as a professional counselor or as a marriage and family therapist in any state or the District of Columbia, shall be deemed to be qualified by reciprocity to practice in this state and may be registered with the Board to deliver mental health care services through confidential electronic communications to persons located in Oregon. Persons so registered with the Board are subject to the Board's jurisdiction for care provided to clients in Oregon.
(2) To qualify for reciprocal licensure under this rule, an applicant must be in good standing, with no restrictions or limitations upon, or investigation or disciplinary action pending against his or her license in any jurisdiction where the applicant is or has been licensed.
(3) Registrants must submit the application using the Board approved application form. No fee will be charged for this application.
(4) The Board delegates to the Executive Director the authority to approve a reciprocal license under this rule to any applicant in good standing.
(5) Reciprocal licenses issued under this rule are valid for no longer than 180 days from the effective date of this rule.
(6) The Board will maintain a registry for all persons granted a reciprocal license under this rule.
(7) A person registered under this rule may use the title "Temporary Licensed Professional Counselor" or "Temporary Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist," including the abbreviations "Temporary LPC" or "Temporary LMFT."
(8) Reciprocal licensees are subject to the Code of Ethics as set forth in OAR Ch. 833, Div. 100 and the Board's compliance procedures as set forth in OAR Ch. 833, Div. 110.
(9) Current Information to the Board. An applicant or person who has been granted a reciprocal license under this rule must provide current contact information to the Board, and must notify the Board within 30 days if any information submitted on the application changes, including but not limited to:
(a) Public and mailing address;
(b) Telephone number; and
(c) Electronic mail address.
STATUTORY/OTHER AUTHORITY: ORS 675.785 - 675.835
STATUTES/OTHER IMPLEMENTED: ORS 675.735