2015 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 15 - Occupations
Chapter 675 - Psychologists; Occupational Therapists; Certified Sex Offender Therapists; Regulated Social Workers
Section 675.755 - Professional disclosure statement required; content; exemptions; rules.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, prior to the performance of professional counseling or marriage and family therapy, the licensee must furnish the client with a copy of a professional disclosure statement. If the licensee fails to provide the statement, the licensee shall not charge a client a fee for services.

(2) A professional disclosure statement shall include the following information regarding the applicant or licensee:

(a) Name, business address and telephone number;

(b) Philosophy and approach to counseling or marriage and family therapy;

(c) Formal education and training;

(d) Continuing education and supervision requirements; and

(e) Fee schedules.

(3) The statement must include the name, address and telephone number of the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists.

(4) An applicant shall submit a professional disclosure statement for board approval upon application for a license.

(5) Whenever an applicant or licensee makes a change in the professional disclosure statement, the new statement shall be presented to the board for approval.

(6) The board may adopt by rule exemptions from the requirements of this section.

[1989 c.721 §7; 1999 c.463 §4]