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

   1. (a) Temporary Psychologist Authorization may be issued to applicants that possess a current, active license to practice psychology in good standing in another state based on a doctoral degree in psychology.
   2. (b) 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 of the person to whom the temporary practice authorization was issued completes the spouse’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 to the Board’s office:

   1. (a) A complete Temporary Authorization Application;
   2. (b) A copy of the marriage certificate 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 named in the marriage certificate; and
   4. (d) The temporary practice authorization fee. This fee is not refundable except in extraordinary circumstances. An applicant’s failure to qualify for temporary practice authorization does not suffice for a refund.

4. (4) Information Changes. An applicant or person who has been granted a temporary practice authorization must notify the Board within 30 days if any information submitted on the application changes, including but not limited to:

   1. (a) Contact information;
   2. (b) Character and fitness information, including complaints, disciplinary actions, employment investigations that lead to termination or resignation, and civil, criminal, or ethical charges;
   3. (c) The status of the license to practice psychology in another state; and
   4. (d) The status of the spouse’s term of service in Oregon.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 670.400 & 675.110

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 670.400 & 675.110

History

OBP 2-2026, minor correction filed 04/30/2026, effective 04/30/2026
OBP 5-2021, amend filed 09/22/2021, effective 01/01/2022
OBP 1-2019, adopt filed 11/19/2019, effective 01/01/2020