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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A person may not practice clinical social work unless the person is a clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530 or a clinical social work associate certified under ORS 675.537, except if the person is:
(1) Licensed or certified by the State of Oregon to provide mental health services, provided that the person is acting within the lawful scope of practice for the person's license or certification and does not represent that the person is a regulated social worker;
(2) Certified to provide alcohol and drug abuse prevention services, intervention services and treatment in compliance with rules adopted under ORS 430.256 and 430.357, provided that the person is acting within the lawful scope of practice for the person's certification and does not represent that the person is a regulated social worker;
(3) Employed by or contracting with an entity that is certified or licensed by the State of Oregon under ORS 430.610 to 430.695 to provide mental health treatment or addiction services, provided that the person is practicing within the lawful scope of the person's employment or contract;
(4) A recognized member of the clergy, provided that the person is acting in the person's ministerial capacity and does not represent that the person is a regulated social worker; or
(5) A student in a social work graduate degree program that meets the requirements established by the State Board of Licensed Social Workers by rule.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Occupations and Professions § 675.523 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-52-occupations-and-professions/or-rev-st-sect-675-523/
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