Oregon Psychology Board Regulations Quiz

Actions the Oregon Board of Psychology can take against licensed or applying psychologists for violations of regulations.

A condition that affects a psychologist's ability to practice safely and competently, according to ORS 676.303.

A conviction for a crime related to illegal drugs.

A felony conviction involving a transgression of moral principles.

Actions in the practice of psychology that are unethical or show a serious lack of care.

Renewal of a psychology license requires completion of a pain management education program (or an equivalent), as determined by the board.

The board establishes ethical standards, service/training standards, educational qualifications for psychological services and licensing standards for specialties.

Psychology board fees must be approved by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and cannot exceed the costs of administering the program.

Psychology license applicants and those under investigation by the board are required to submit fingerprints for criminal background checks.

Licensed psychologists must complete continuing education to maintain their licenses, ensuring high-quality public services.

The Oregon Board of Psychology creates and enforces ethical standards in the field of psychology, aligning with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Standards.

The board sets specific standards for the issuance of licenses, based on areas of expertise.

The director's duties are prescribed in consultation with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists.

Assessing or diagnosing mental disorders or mental functioning, including administering, scoring, and interpreting tests of mental abilities or personality.

Treating mental disorders as defined by the DSM, the standard manual for diagnosing mental disorders.

Conferring or giving expert advice on the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorders.

The ongoing process by a supervisor who monitors and guides a person's psychology skills and competency.

American Board of Professional Psychology

American Psychological Association

Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards

A person who has met the educational and experience requirements for licensure and is eligible to take the required examinations.

The Board Chair can take immediate action to protect the public from harm between meetings. These actions must be ratified by the full board at the next meeting.

If the Chair is unavailable, the Vice-Chair steps in to perform the Chair's duties.

Only the Board Chair can write official letters on behalf of the Board, unless specifically authorized.

Any communication that might significantly impact policies needs prior Board approval.

All official Board documents are kept in the Board's office under the direction of the Chair. The Executive Director manages file movement and records.

Meeting minutes are typically distributed to all Board members at least a week before the next scheduled meeting.

The agenda for each meeting is usually prepared by the Chair or Executive Director and distributed to all Board members a week prior to the meeting.

The agenda includes reports from the Executive Director, the Chair, and any Board members with specific assignments.

At least 18 graduate semester hours or 27 quarter hours in specific areas like personality & intellectual assessment, diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and evaluating intervention effectiveness.

If your program lacks some required coursework, you can make up to 6 semester (or 9 quarter) hours by taking graduate-level courses in the missing areas at an accredited institution.

A structured practicum, at least two semesters or three quarters long, totaling 300 hours of supervised psychological services. It's part of the program necessary for licensure.

Your practicum supervisor must discuss your work, help with case planning, teach theoretical concepts, cover professional management and ethics, and evaluate the process. They also discuss coordination with other professionals.

A structured internship, typically 1,500+ hours, completed within 24 months. It's part of the program necessary for licensure.

Internships must have a written statement describing their goals and content, outlining expectations for students, and making this information available to prospective interns.

Supervised training before graduation, with real-world practice in psychology.

A longer, more advanced, and supervised training experience that follows the practicum.

Applicants with at least 5 years of active psychologist licensure must meet specific education, supervised work experience, and exam requirements for Oregon licensure.

Applicants with less than 5 years of active licensure must meet similar requirements, including specific hours of supervised work experience.

All candidates seeking a psychology license in Oregon must pass this examination, which tests knowledge of the state's laws and ethical guidelines.

Applicants must provide original documentation, directly from the source, for their education, exam scores, supervised work experience, and other licensing materials.

A critical document for license applicants, this form is completed by the applicant's supervisor, verifying their supervised work experience.

The Oregon Board of Psychology can conduct additional investigations beyond the application to ensure a candidate's qualifications for licensure.

The Board can investigate an applicant's qualifications before they take the exams or enter a residency, ensuring their readiness for practice.

The Board may consider any prior complaints against an applicant during the investigation process as part of their assessment.

The Board Chair can take immediate action between meetings to protect the public from harm. These actions must be ratified by the full board at the next meeting.

The Vice-Chair takes over the Chair's duties.

Any communication that might significantly impact Board policies and procedures needs prior Board approval.

All official Board documents are kept in the Board's office, managed by the Executive Director under the Chair's direction.

Meeting minutes are typically distributed to all Board members at least one week before the next scheduled meeting.

The agenda is usually prepared by the Chair or Executive Director, and distributed to all Board members a week before the meeting.

The agenda includes reports from the Executive Director, the Chair, and any Board members with specific assignments.

The National Practitioner Data Bank maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The Oregon Psychological Association.

A formal, pre-degree training experience designed to develop clinical skills and prepare for internship.

An integrated program of doctoral study designed to train professional psychologists.

One of six agencies recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education that accredits higher education institutions.

A supervised post-terminal degree experience approved by the board.

A defined area of practice requiring advanced knowledge and skills obtained after basic psychology training.

The ongoing process of monitoring and guidance provided by a supervisor to a psychologist.

Licensed psychologists in Oregon can practice under their name and potentially an assumed name for the place where they practice.

To become a licensed psychologist in Oregon, you need a doctoral degree from an approved program, complete required coursework and training, have two years of supervised experience, and demonstrate good moral character.

It means demonstrating honesty, fairness, and respect for others' rights and the laws of the state and nation. Any conduct that raises significant doubts about these qualities might disqualify an applicant.

No, Oregon law specifically excludes professional corporations from offering psychological services.

The Oregon Board of Psychology is responsible for granting licenses after ensuring applicants meet all requirements and pass the board examinations.

They can make up to 6 graduate semester hours by taking additional coursework at an accredited institution.

Applicants need two years of experience, either under the direction of an Oregon licensed psychologist or a person with similar qualifications.

You still need to meet the specific education, supervised work experience, and examination requirements for Oregon.

A doctoral program must have a minimum of three academic years of full-time graduate study, including at least one continuous year in residence at the institution granting the degree. It also needs to include an original dissertation or equivalent that was psychological in nature and at least 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of credit in graded courses.

A psychology doctoral program must include at least 3 graduate semester hours (or 4.5 quarter hours) in each of these content areas: scientific and professional ethics, research methods, statistics, psychometric theory, biological bases of behavior, cognitive-affective bases of behavior, social bases of behavior, and individual differences in behavior.

A formal written request for adjustments to testing procedures based on limited English proficiency.

Proof of English language skills, including speaking and writing experience, supporting a request for accommodations.

Previous instances of receiving special assistance in similar testing environments.

Being removed from an exam due to behavior that compromises its integrity.

A candidate's chance to look at their incorrect answers and learn from mistakes.

The ability to retake the exam after a mandatory waiting period following failure.

Submitting a detailed learning plan to the licensing board before taking a third exam.

Failing the exam three times results in denial of licensure.

The associate supervisor steps in to provide supervision when the primary supervisor is unavailable, and reports any professional or ethical concerns about the resident's conduct or performance to both the primary supervisor and the Board.

To become a licensed psychologist in Oregon, applicants must complete a one-year full-time internship or an equivalent practicum, and then three years of full-time post-master's degree supervised work experience as a 'psychologist associate resident'.

A contract outlining the specific terms of supervision for a psychologist associate resident, valid for up to four years, and potentially extendable by the Board.

After initial licensure, a "Contract for Continued Supervision" is required, ensuring ongoing guidance and mentorship for the newly licensed psychologist associate.

The licensed psychologist associate's day-to-day supervision is the responsibility of the supervising psychologist, ensuring continuous guidance and oversight.