ORS 675.655
Oregon Health Authority duties regarding incentives for recruitment, retention of behavioral health care workforce

  • increase in access to services
  • provider loan forgiveness program
  • rules

(1)

The Oregon Health Authority shall provide incentives to increase the recruitment and retention of providers in the behavioral health care workforce with associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees or other credentials who are people of color, tribal members or residents of rural areas in this state and who can provide culturally responsive behavioral health services to:

(a)

Tribal members;

(b)

People of color;

(c)

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth;

(d)

Veterans;

(e)

Persons with disabilities;

(f)

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities;

(g)

Individuals with limited English proficiency;

(h)

Individuals working in correctional facilities; and

(i)

Other underserved communities.

(2)

The authority shall increase access to services for rural and underserved communities by:

(a)

Expanding funding to provide incentives to culturally specific peers, traditional health workers, unlicensed, licensed or certified providers of behavioral health care and licensed prescribers.

(b)

Developing programs and providing incentives to increase the number of individuals training for and entering the field of behavioral health and to improve the retention of behavioral health care providers in this state through:

(A)

Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students going into the behavioral health field;

(B)

Loan forgiveness and repayment incentives for qualified behavioral health care providers;

(C)

Housing assistance;

(D)

Sign-on bonuses;

(E)

Part-time and flex time opportunities;

(F)

Retention bonuses;

(G)

Professional development;

(H)

Tax subsidies;

(I)

Child care subsidies;

(J)

Subsidized dual certification with a specific focus on rural and vulnerable populations and pay equity;

(K)

Tuition assistance;

(L)

Bonuses and stipends for supervisors of interns;

(M)

Licensing examination preparation;

(N)

Stipends for students enrolled in graduate behavioral health programs; or

(O)

Other programs and incentives.

(3)

The authority shall develop a program to award qualified mental health care providers student loan forgiveness or student loan repayment subsidies if the qualified mental health care provider commits to two consecutive years of full-time practice in:

(a)

A publicly funded or public mental health facility;

(b)

A nonprofit mental health facility that contracts with a county to provide mental health services;

(c)

A mental health professional shortage area, as defined by the authority by rule; or

(d)

Other programs or facilities that serve the communities described in subsection (1) of this section.

(4)

The subsidy described in subsection (3) of this section applies to a qualified mental health care provider’s student loans incurred for the educational program that led to the qualified mental health care provider’s licensure or certification as:

(a)

A licensed psychologist, as defined in ORS 675.010 (Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150);

(b)

A clinical social worker licensed under ORS 675.530 (License);

(c)

A master’s social worker licensed under ORS 675.533 (Licensure for practice of master’s social work);

(d)

A clinical social work associate certified under ORS 675.537 (Certification as clinical social work associate);

(e)

A licensed marriage and family therapist, as defined in ORS 675.705 (Definitions for ORS 675.715 to 675.835);

(f)

A licensed professional counselor, as defined in ORS 675.705 (Definitions for ORS 675.715 to 675.835); or

(g)

Another type of behavioral health care provider as prescribed by the authority by rule.

(5)

The authority may adopt rules to carry out this section. [2021 c.677 §2]
Note: See note under 675.650 (Oregon Health Authority duties regarding behavioral health care workforce training, endorsements, certifications).

Source: Section 675.655 — Oregon Health Authority duties regarding incentives for recruitment, retention of behavioral health care workforce; increase in access to services; provider loan forgiveness program; rules, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors675.­html.

675.010
Definitions for ORS 675.010 to 675.150 675.020
Practice or representation as psychologist prohibited without license 675.025
Application of ORS 58.325 to 58.365 675.030
Licensing of psychologists after examination 675.040
Examinations for licensing 675.045
Examinations administered by board 675.050
Licensing without national examination 675.063
Limited permit to practice as psychologist 675.070
Authorized sanctions 675.075
Confidentiality of information obtained under ORS 675.070 or 675.085 675.085
Investigation 675.087
Continuing authority of board upon lapse, suspension, revocation or voluntary surrender of license 675.090
Application of ORS 675.010 to 675.150 675.100
Oregon Board of Psychology 675.110
Powers of board 675.115
How fees determined 675.130
Officers 675.140
Oregon Board of Psychology Account 675.145
Duty to report prohibited conduct 675.150
Enforcement procedures 675.160
Mental Health Regulatory Agency 675.163
Definitions for ORS 675.160 to 675.178 675.166
Agency oversight 675.169
Responsibilities of agency 675.172
Agency expenses 675.175
Rules 675.178
Agency director appointment 675.210
Definitions for ORS 675.210 to 675.340 675.220
Representation as occupational therapist or therapy assistant prohibited without license 675.222
Employing unlicensed person prohibited 675.230
Application for licensing 675.240
Qualifications for licensing as occupational therapist 675.250
Qualifications for licensing as occupational therapy assistant 675.270
Licensing without examination 675.280
License period 675.290
License renewal procedure 675.300
Grounds and procedures for denial, refusal to renew, suspension or revocation of license 675.310
Occupational Therapy Licensing Board 675.320
Powers of board 675.330
Occupational Therapy Licensing Board Account 675.332
Duty to report prohibited conduct 675.335
Investigation of alleged violations 675.336
Civil penalties 675.340
Enforcement procedure 675.365
Definitions for ORS 675.365 to 675.410 675.368
Application of ORS 675.365 to 675.410 675.370
Unauthorized practice or use of title prohibited 675.375
Certification 675.380
Reciprocal certification 675.382
Exceptions from requirements of ORS 675.365 to 675.410 675.384
Exception from mental health professional licensure requirement 675.385
Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office 675.390
Confidentiality of communication by clients 675.395
Sexual Offense Treatment Board 675.400
Duties of board 675.410
Duties of Health Licensing Office under ORS 675.365 to 675.410 675.510
Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600 675.520
Use of title prohibited without license 675.523
License or certification required to practice clinical social work 675.530
License 675.531
Temporary authorizations 675.532
Registration for practice of baccalaureate social work 675.533
Licensure for practice of master’s social work 675.535
Examination 675.537
Certification as clinical social work associate 675.540
Grounds for disciplinary action 675.545
Effect of revocation of authorization 675.550
Reissuance of authorization to practice 675.560
When authorization to practice effective 675.565
Continuing education 675.571
Fees 675.580
Confidentiality of communication by client 675.583
Duty to report evidence of impairment or unprofessional or prohibited conduct 675.585
Investigation of alleged violations 675.590
State Board of Licensed Social Workers 675.595
General powers of board 675.597
State Board of Licensed Social Workers Account 675.600
Duties of board 675.650
Oregon Health Authority duties regarding behavioral health care workforce training, endorsements, certifications 675.653
Behavioral Health Incentive Subaccount 675.655
Oregon Health Authority duties regarding incentives for recruitment, retention of behavioral health care workforce 675.658
Supervision grant program for certain behavioral health care providers 675.661
Employer to pay supervision costs for certain behavioral health care providers 675.664
Oregon Health Authority duties regarding behavioral health care workforce investments 675.705
Definitions for ORS 675.715 to 675.835 675.715
Application 675.720
Registered associate 675.725
Annual license 675.735
Reciprocal license 675.745
Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of license or refusal to issue license 675.755
Professional disclosure statement required 675.765
Confidentiality of information 675.775
Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists 675.785
Powers and duties of board 675.795
Board meeting 675.805
Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists Account 675.810
Authorized practice names 675.815
Duty to report prohibited conduct 675.825
Prohibited practices 675.835
Injunctive proceedings 675.850
Prohibition on practice of conversion therapy 675.990
Penalties
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Current through early 2024

§ 675.655’s source at oregon​.gov