Chapter 630 Oregon Laws 2003

AN ACT

SB 155

Relating to licensing authority of State Board of Psychologist Examiners; amending ORS 675.010 and 675.110.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. ORS 675.110 is amended to read:

675.110. The State Board of Psychologist Examiners shall have the following powers, in addition to the powers otherwise granted under ORS 675.010 to 675.150, and shall have all powers necessary or proper to carry the granted powers into effect:

(1) To determine qualifications of applicants to practice psychology in this state; to cause to have examinations prepared, conducted and graded and to grant licensing to qualified applicants upon their compliance with the provisions of ORS 675.010 to 675.150 and the rules of the board.

(2) To grant or deny [annual] renewal of licenses, and to renew licenses which have lapsed for nonpayment of the renewal fee, subject to the provisions of ORS 675.010 to 675.150.

(3) To suspend or revoke licenses, subject to ORS 675.010 to 675.150.

(4) To issue letters of reprimand, to impose probationary periods with the authority to restrict the scope of practice of a licensed psychologist or to require practice under supervision.

(5) To impose civil penalties not to exceed $1,000.

(6) To restore licenses which have been suspended or revoked or voided by nonpayment of the renewal fee.

(7)(a) To collect [annual] fees for application, examination and licensing of applicants, for renewal of licenses, and for issuance of limited permits, such fees to be used to defray the expenses of the board as provided in ORS 675.140.

(b) The board may collect a delinquent renewal fee for licenses renewed after [January 1 but before February 1] the deadline for renewal but before the grace period for renewal has expired.

(8) To investigate alleged violations of ORS 675.010 to 675.150.

(9) To issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses, take testimony, administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses, conduct hearings, require the production of relevant documents in all proceedings pertaining to the duties and powers of the board.

(10) To enforce ORS 675.010 to 675.150 and to exercise general supervision over the practice of psychology in this state.

(11) To adopt a common seal.

(12) To formulate a code of professional conduct for the practice of psychology giving particular consideration to the Ethical Standards of Psychologists promulgated by the American Psychological Association.

(13) To establish standards of service and training and educational qualifications for the rendering of ethical psychological services in this state, including the formulation of standards for the issuance of licenses for areas of special competence.

(14) To formulate and enforce continuing education requirements for duly licensed psychologists to insure the highest quality of professional services to the public.

(15) Subject to the applicable provisions of ORS 183.310 to 183.550, to adopt reasonable rules to carry out the provisions of ORS 675.010 to 675.150.

SECTION 2. ORS 675.110, as amended by section 12, chapter 987, Oregon Laws 2001, is amended to read:

675.110. The State Board of Psychologist Examiners shall have the following powers, in addition to the powers otherwise granted under ORS 675.010 to 675.150, and shall have all powers necessary or proper to carry the granted powers into effect:

(1) To determine qualifications of applicants to practice psychology in this state; to cause to have examinations prepared, conducted and graded and to grant licensing to qualified applicants upon their compliance with the provisions of ORS 675.010 to 675.150 and the rules of the board.

(2) To grant or deny [annual] renewal of licenses, and to renew licenses which have lapsed for nonpayment of the renewal fee, subject to the provisions of ORS 675.010 to 675.150.

(3) To suspend or revoke licenses, subject to ORS 675.010 to 675.150.

(4) To issue letters of reprimand, to impose probationary periods with the authority to restrict the scope of practice of a licensed psychologist or to require practice under supervision.

(5) To impose civil penalties not to exceed $1,000.

(6) To restore licenses which have been suspended or revoked or voided by nonpayment of the renewal fee.

(7)(a) To collect [annual] fees for application, examination and licensing of applicants, for renewal of licenses, and for issuance of limited permits, such fees to be used to defray the expenses of the board as provided in ORS 675.140.

(b) The board may collect a delinquent renewal fee for licenses renewed after [January 1 but before February 1] the deadline for renewal but before the grace period for renewal has expired.

(8) To investigate alleged violations of ORS 675.010 to 675.150.

(9) To issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses, take testimony, administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses, conduct hearings, require the production of relevant documents in all proceedings pertaining to the duties and powers of the board.

(10) To enforce ORS 675.010 to 675.150 and to exercise general supervision over the practice of psychology in this state.

(11) To adopt a common seal.

(12) To formulate a code of professional conduct for the practice of psychology giving particular consideration to the Ethical Standards of Psychologists promulgated by the American Psychological Association.

(13) To establish standards of service and training and educational qualifications for the rendering of ethical psychological services in this state, including the formulation of standards for the issuance of licenses for areas of special competence.

(14) To formulate and enforce continuing education requirements for duly licensed psychologists to insure the highest quality of professional services to the public.

(15) To deny [annual] renewal of a license, or renewal of a license that has lapsed for nonpayment of the renewal fee, unless prior to payment of the renewal fee described in subsection (7) of this section the applicant completes, or provides documentation of previous completion of:

(a) A pain management education program approved by the board and developed in conjunction with the Pain Management Commission established under ORS 409.500; or

(b) An equivalent pain management education program, as determined by the board.

(16) Subject to the applicable provisions of ORS 183.310 to 183.550, to adopt reasonable rules to carry out the provisions of ORS 675.010 to 675.150.

SECTION 3. ORS 675.010 is amended to read:

675.010. As used in ORS 675.010 to 675.150, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Approved doctoral program in psychology” means a doctoral program in psychology accredited by the American Psychological Association or a doctoral program in psychology accredited individually or as part of an institutional accreditation by another private or governmental accrediting agency, when the association’s or agency’s standards and procedures have been approved by the State Board of Psychologist Examiners by rule.

(2) “Board” means the State Board of Psychologist Examiners.

(3) “Licensed psychologist” means a person licensed to practice psychology under the provisions of ORS 675.010 to 675.150.

(4) “Practice of psychology” means rendering or offering to render supervision, consultation, evaluation or therapy services to individuals, groups or organizations for the purpose of diagnosing or treating behavioral, emotional or mental disorders.” Practice of psychology” also includes delegating the administration and scoring of tests to technicians qualified by and under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist.

(5) “State” means any state or territory of the United States and the District of Columbia.

Approved by the Governor August 4, 2003

Filed in the office of Secretary of State August 4, 2003

Effective date January 1, 2004

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