Or. Admin. R. 833-120-0011 - Purpose and Scope

(1) The purpose of these rules is to provide for the screening under ORS 181A.195 of licensees, registered associates, and applicants for licensure with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists to determine if they have a history of criminal behavior such that they would be unable to, or should not be allowed to, perform the services of a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.

(2) The following persons ("subject individuals") must take the steps necessary to complete a nationwide criminal history check under ORS 181A.195:

(a) All applicants for licensure to the Board in accordance with OAR 833 Division 20; and

(b) A licensee or registered associate who is the subject of inquiry or investigation by the Board.

Notes

Or. Admin. R. 833-120-0011

BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10; BLPCT 2-2011(Temp), f. 5-13-11, cert. ef. 5-15-11 thru 11-10-11; Reverted to BLPCT 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-10; BLPCT 3-2011, f. 12-3-11, cert. ef. 12-15-11; BLPCT 1-2016, f. & cert. ef. 4/1/2016; BLPCT 3-2016, f. & cert. ef. 8/8/2016; BLPCT 3-2021, temporary amend filed 08/11/2021, effective 8/11/2021 through 2/6/2022; BLPCT 5-2021, amend filed 10/08/2021, effective 10/8/2021

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.785 - 675.835 & 676.160 - 676.180

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 675.785 - 675.835