OAR 858-020-0025: Complaints on Which the Board Can Act

Any complaint submitted to the Board must be specific as to the conduct upon which the complaint is based and why this conduct is cause for a complaint. The Board will review and accept for consideration complaints that might affect the licensure of psychologists and psychologist associates who are already licensed or are applicants for licensure, complaints concerning persons applying for or granted a limited permit or temporary practice authorization, or complaints that concern the possible practice of psychology by non-psychologists or unlicensed psychologists. A complaint concerning a licensed psychologist associate or psychologist resident may be regarded as a complaint against the supervisor. A complaint will be rejected if it does not allege a violation for which the Board has the grounds to impose sanctions pursuant to ORS 675.070. If authorized by ORS 676.160 to 676.180, a complaint may be referred to appropriate individuals or groups with the consent of the complainant.