OAR 833-020-0102: Limited Permit

(1) The Board may grant a non-renewable limited permit to practice professional counseling or marriage and family therapy in the State of Oregon as follows: (a) A professional counselor limited permit may be issued to applicants that possess a current, active license to practice professional counseling in good standing in another state based on a graduate degree. (b) A marriage and family therapist limited permit may be issued to applicants that possess a current, active license practice marriage and family therapy in good standing in another state based on a graduate degree. (2) A limited permit is for individuals to provide professional counseling or marriage and family therapy services only for a limited specific purpose and time-specific period. It is not intended to be a substitute for or to allow unlimited, general provision of services in Oregon. (3) To qualify for a limited permit, an applicant must submit to the Board: (a) An application for a limited permit in a form and manner prescribed by the Board; (b) Verification of licensure in good standing in another state; (c) A statement certifying that the applicant has read and understands Oregon law and administrative rule pertaining to the practice of professional counseling or marriage and family therapy and the Board’s adopted code of professional conduct; (d) A statement of work that includes the limited purpose, location, and specific dates of service to be rendered; (e) Other clarifying information requested by the Board; and (f) The limited permit fee. This fee is not refundable, regardless of an applicant’s inability to qualify for a permit. (4) A limited permit issued by the Board: (a) Is effective for no more than 30 days in a 12-month period. The 30 days may be nonconsecutive. (b) Expires if the person is no longer actively licensed to practice professional counseling or marriage and family therapy in another state.