OAR 331-380-0026: APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIAL LICENSURE AS A PROVISIONAL LICENSED ART THERAPIST

The Office will enter all art therapist authorization holders and their status into its licensure database, which is available to the public. An individual applying for initial licensure as a provisional licensed art therapist must: (1) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 Division 30. (2) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Office, which must contain the information listed in OAR 331-030-0000. (3) Be at least 18 years old. (4) Have received at least a master’s degree from a program accepted by the ATCB. (5) Arrange for official documentation to be sent to the Office directly from the ATCB proving that the applicant meets the requirements as an ATR-P by the date of application. (6) Pass a fingerprint-based nationwide criminal records check pursuant to OAR 331-030-0004. (7) Pay all fees. (8) Have a supervisory relationship and submit documentation of the supervisory relationship on an HLO form. A supervisor must: (a) Be an active licensed art therapist in good standing from the Office for 36 months; or (b) Be an active licensed certified art therapist in good standing from the Office; or (c) Be an active ATCB Art Therapy Credentialed Supervisor. (9) A Provisional Licensed Art Therapist is good for one year and can be renewed.