OAR 877-020-0000
Definitions

An “agency” is a private or public organization that, through its employees, engages in clinical social work (defined in ORS 675.510 (Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600) (2)) generally characterized by the following:

(1)

Cases are assigned through a central process;

(2)

Billing is centralized and done in the organization’s name;

(3)

The organization collects all fees including deductibles and co-payments;

(4)

The organization controls client records and is responsible for their proper storage and destruction;

(5)

The organization displays its name on the premises so as to be clearly visible to clients;

(6)

The name of the organization is on all forms given to the client;

(7)

The organization maintains the responsibilities for hiring and firing of staff;

(8)

Supervision of clinical social work associates is provided on a regular basis; and

(9)

Policies and procedures of the organization are available in written form for the staff and clients.

Source: Rule 877-020-0000 — Definitions, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=877-020-0000.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 877-020-0000’s source at or​.us