Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(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.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS
675.785 - 675.835
Statutes/Other Implemented: House Bill 3300
(2023)
