cpsylist: FW: Notice: BLPCT Temporary Rule

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Subject: [OBLPCTeNews] Notice: BLPCT Temporary Rule
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BOARD TEMPORARY RULEMAKING NOTICE

Please find attached the following Temporary Administrative Order from the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists.
Rule Caption: Temporary suspension of in-person supervision requirement for registered interns and licensees under Board order.
Rule Summary
Amend OAR 833-050-0081: This amendment temporarily suspends the requirement that registered interns receive at least 25% of their monthly supervision in-person, allowing for 100% of supervision hours to be conducted through confidential electronic communications.
Amend OAR 833-110-0011: This amendment temporarily allows licensees and interns who are under a Board order or agreement that mandates supervision to meet with their supervisor through confidential electronic communications.
Need for the Rule(s)
In response to the COVID-19 global pandemic and resulting social distancing initiatives, the Board determined that there was an immediate need to temporarily allow supervision to occur through electronic means.
Website
The above document, along with rule text showing the changes, is available at https://www.oregon.gov/oblpct/Pages/Rulemaking.aspx<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.oregon.gov/oblpct/Pages/Rulemaking.aspx__;!!C5qS4YX3!SIyPbKflYzzZG5e1Mv_7jCYE01PaFEvAwPNfeJ72XvIPLILBHmUyn--WvhtJ8PA$>.

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