OAR 833-020-0051: Reciprocity Method

(1) The reciprocity method requires applicants to document that they obtained a comparable license in another state in which the requirements are equivalent to the standards required for Oregon licensure as a professional counselor or as a marriage and family therapist. (2) Applicants for licensure by reciprocity must possess a current, active license to practice professional counseling or marriage and family therapy issued by another state credentialing entity. (3) Application for licensure must be submitted to the Board office in accordance with OAR 833-020-0011. (4) The application must also include an official verification of each healthcare professional license, registration or certification held, current or expired. (5) To be considered equivalent, the applicant’s license in the state upon which reciprocity is based must have: (a) Required at least a graduate degree in counseling, a graduate degree in marriage and family therapy, or a related degree; and (b) Been issued to an applicant whose qualifying degree meets the educational requirements specified in: (A) OAR 833-030-0011 for licensure as a professional counselor; or (B) OAR 833-040-0011 for licensure as a marriage and family therapist. (6) The applicant must meet the supervised clinical experience requirements specified in: (a) OAR 833-030-0021 for licensure as a professional counselor; or (b) OAR 833-040-0021 for licensure as a marriage and family therapist. (7) The applicant must meet the examination requirements specified in: (a) OAR 833-020-0081 and 833-030-0041 for licensure as a professional counselor; or (b) OAR 833-020-0081 and 833-040-0041 for licensure as a marriage and family therapist. (8) Primary source verification is required for application materials. Transcripts, competency examination verification, and supervised clinical experience documentation required in Sections (5) to (7) above is considered primary source verified when received by the Board directly from the following sources: (a) Supervisor Reference Form from the supervisor (or successor or representative of the employer at which the supervision took place); (b) Transcript from the degree-granting institution; (c) File copy from the other jurisdiction(s) in which the applicant is licensed.