OAR 331-810-0031: Application Requirements for Certified Associate Sexual Offense Therapist

An individual applying for certification as a CASOT must: (1) Submit a completed application form that must contain the information listed in OAR 331-030-0000; (2) Submit a completed professional disclosure statement as defined in ORS 675.365; (3) Submit proof of having at least a bachelor’s degree in the Board-approved behavioral sciences. For a list of Board-approved degrees, contact the Office; (4) Submit proof of having at least 1,000 hours of direct clinical contact with clients; (5) Submit proof of having at least 30 hours of formal training applicable to sexual-abuse-specific evaluation and treatment, obtained within three years prior to the application date; (6) Be under the direct supervision of a CCSOT; (7) Submit a fingerprint-based national criminal background check and be determined fit to hold a certification, pursuant to OAR 331-030-0004; (8) Pay fees.