1. (1) The Board may grant a temporary practice authorization to the spouse or domestic partner of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed in Oregon as follows:

   1. (a) Temporary Professional Counselor Authorization 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.
   2. (b) Temporary Marriage and Family Therapist Authorization 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.
   3. (c) To qualify for Temporary Practice Authorization, an applicant must be in good standing, with no restrictions or limitations upon, actions taken against, or investigation or disciplinary action pending against his or her license in any jurisdiction where the applicant is or has been licensed.

2. (2) A Temporary Practice Authorization issued by the Board is not renewable, and is only valid until the earliest of the following:

   1. (a) Two years after the date of issuance;
   2. (b) The date the spouse or domestic partner of the person to whom the temporary practice authorization was issued completes the spouse’s or domestic partner’s term of service in Oregon; or
   3. (c) The date the person’s authorization issued by another state expires.

3. (3) To apply for a Temporary Practice Authorization, an applicant must submit the following in a form and manner prescribed by the Board:

   1. (a) A complete Temporary Authorization Application;
   2. (b) A copy of the evidence of marriage or domestic partnership (such as marriage certificate or domestic partnership registration) showing the name of the applicant and the name of the active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States;
   3. (c) A copy of the assignment to a duty station located in Oregon by official active duty military order for the spouse or domestic partner named in the document described provided under (b), above; and
   4. (d) The temporary practice authorization fee. This fee is not refundable, regardless of an applicant’s inability to qualify for temporary practice authorization.
4. (4) All applicants must pass an Oregon law and rules examination pursuant to OAR 833-020-0081 before the authorization will be issued.

5. (5) Current Information to the Board. An applicant or person who has been granted a temporary practice authorization must provide current contact information to the Board, and must notify the Board within 30 days in a form and manner prescribed by the Board if any information submitted on the application changes, including but not limited to:

   1. (a) Public and mailing address;
   2. (b) Telephone number;
   3. (c) Electronic mail address
   4. (d) Any nickname or alternative personal name used by the individual;
   5. (e) Change of name, which must be accompanied by acceptable identification and a copy of the legal document showing the name change;
   6. (f) Character and fitness information, including complaints, disciplinary actions, employment investigations that lead to termination or resignation, and civil, criminal, or ethical charges;
   7. (g) The status of the license to practice professional counseling or marriage and family therapy in another state; and
   8. (h) The status of the spouse’s or domestic partner’s term of service in Oregon.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 670.400, ORS 676.308 & ORS 675.785

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 670.400, ORS 676.308 & ORS 675.785

History

BLPCT 5-2023, amend filed 10/09/2023, effective 01/01/2024
BLPCT 1-2019, adopt filed 12/18/2019, effective 01/01/2020