In addition to the powers otherwise granted under ORS 675.510 to 675.600, the State Board of Clinical Social Workers shall have the following powers:
(1) To determine the qualifications of applicants to practice clinical social work in this state.
(2) To cause to have examinations prepared, conducted and graded.
(3) To grant certificates or licenses to qualified applicants upon their compliance with the provisions of ORS 675.510 to 675.600 and the rules of the board.
(4) To grant or deny annual renewal of certificates or licenses and to renew certificates and licenses that have lapsed for nonpayment of the renewal fee, subject to the provisions of ORS 675.510 to 675.600.
(5) To suspend or revoke certificates or licenses, subject to ORS 675.510 to 675.600.
(6) To issue letters of reprimand or to impose probationary periods with the authority to restrict the scope of practice of a licensed clinical social worker or clinical social work associate.
(7) To require that a licensee practice under supervision.
(8) To require that a licensee obtain additional training in social work.
(9) To require that a licensee undergo psychological, physical or psychiatric assessment, enter into and remain in any prescribed treatment program and disclose the results of the treatment program to the board.
(10) To impose civil penalties not to exceed $1,000.
(11) To restore certificates or licenses that have been suspended, revoked or voided by nonpayment of the renewal fee.
(12)(a) To collect annual fees for application, examination and certification or licensing of applicants, for renewal of certificates and licenses, and for issuance of limited certificates, such fees to be used to defray the expenses of the board as provided in ORS 675.571; and
(b) To collect delinquent renewal fees as provided in ORS 675.571 (4).
(13) To investigate alleged violations of ORS 675.510 to 675.600.
(14) To issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses, take testimony, administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses, conduct hearings and require the production of relevant documents in all proceedings pertaining to the duties and powers of the board.
(15) To enforce 675.510 to 675.600 and exercise general supervision over the practice of clinical social work in this state.
(16) To adopt a common seal.
(17) To formulate and enforce a code of professional conduct for the practice of clinical social work giving particular consideration to the code of ethics.
(18) To formulate and enforce continuing education requirements for licensed clinical social workers to ensure the highest quality of professional services to the public.
(19) To take such other disciplinary action as the board in its discretion finds proper, including but not limited to assessment of the costs of the disciplinary process.
(20) For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181.534, to require the fingerprints of a person who is:
(a) Applying for a license or certificate that is issued by the board;
(b) Applying for renewal of a license or certificate that is issued by the board; or
(c) Under investigation by the board. [1989 c.721 §43; 1995 c.79 §340; 1997 c.381 §8; 2003 c.14 §430; 2005 c.730 §72]
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