How many supervised hours do psychologists need in Oregon?

Statute: two years of supervised employment; rules: pre-doctoral internship (≥1,500 h) plus one post-doctoral year (≥1,500 h, ≥12 months)

Do I need a postdoc to be licensed as a psychologist in Oregon?

Yes. ≥1,500 hours of supervised psychological services over ≥12 months including ≥50 weeks

Is Oregon a PSYPACT state?

not member (HB 3339 of 2025 failed; no compact in ORS 675)

Which exams are required for a psychologist license in Oregon?

EPPP (scaled 500) + Oregon Jurisprudence Examination

Can I be supervised by video in Oregon?

Mostly, with some limits. Individual and group supervision may be in person in a professional setting or through live, synchronous, confidential electronic communications; the supervisor is not required to be on site. Weekly cadence: 1-20 h worked → ≥1 h individual; >20 h → ≥2 h (≥1 individual, ≤1 group). Supervisor must also ensure electronic access for urgent matters during absences ≤14 days.

Oregon requirements

Psychologist licensure requirements in Oregon

What it takes to become a Licensed Psychologist in Oregon: a postdoc required, plus supervision, time limits, exams and whether you can be supervised by video. Every figure is sourced to the state board and dated.

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Degree	Doctorate in psychology from APA-, CPA- or PCSAS-accredited program (or APA/CPA applicant with site visit, or evaluated foreign program)
Internship	Organized internship within the degree: ≥1,500 hours completed within 24 months; ≥25% direct client contact
Supervised experience	Statute: two years of supervised employment; rules: pre-doctoral internship (≥1,500 h) plus one post-doctoral year (≥1,500 h, ≥12 months)
Pre-doctoral hours	Internship is a degree requirement (OAR 858-010-0013); the post-doctoral year must follow conferral of the doctorate; practicum (≥300 h) is a degree element only
Postdoc required?	Yes
Postdoc hours	≥1,500 hours of supervised psychological services over ≥12 months including ≥50 weeks
Credential during the postdoc	Psychologist resident (Board-approved Resident Supervision Contract, required since Aug 1, 2018)
Exams	EPPP (scaled 500) + Oregon Jurisprudence Examination
EPPP-2	not adopted (rule names only the EPPP as the national written exam)
PSYPACT	not member (HB 3339 of 2025 failed; no compact in ORS 675)

Supervision during the postdoc

Supervision: 1–20 h/week worked: ≥1 h individual that week; >20 h/week: ≥2 h (≥1 individual, ≤1 group)
Who may supervise: Oregon-licensed psychologist licensed ≥2 years (Oregon or ASPPB-member jurisdiction, doctoral basis); >3 residents needs Board approval
Minimum time: 12 months (≥50 weeks) for the post-doctoral year
Time limit: Resident Supervision Contract ≤2 years from approval (extendable for good cause); exempt-site practice ≤24 months

Related credentials

Master’s level: Psychologist associate license closed: no new licenses after Jan 1, 2022 (2021 Or Laws c.211); existing associates still regulated
School psychology: Separate school credential; ORS 675.090 exempts credentialed school psychologists working in a school setting

Can you be supervised remotely in Oregon?

Mostly, with some limits. What shapes this: prior board approval.

Video supervision: Individual and group supervision may be in person in a professional setting or through live, synchronous, confidential electronic communications; the supervisor is not required to be on site. Weekly cadence: 1-20 h worked → ≥1 h individual; >20 h → ≥2 h (≥1 individual, ≤1 group). Supervisor must also ensure electronic access for urgent matters during absences ≤14 days.
Supervisor licensed in Oregon? required (Oregon experience: Oregon-licensed psychologist licensed ≥2 years in Oregon or another ASPPB jurisdiction at the doctoral level)
Supervisee cap: More than three concurrent residents requires prior Board approval
Board approval first: Board-approved Resident Supervision Contract required to practise in Oregon (since Aug 1, 2018); any change of primary/associate supervisor or residency site must be approved before practice under it.

The client’s location decides which state’s rules apply. This is not legal advice; confirm with the board before building a program. Compare every state on the remote-supervision map.

Recent and pending changes

OAR 858-010-0036/0025/0030 amended eff 05/11/2026 (OBP 3-2026). 2026 Or Laws c.26 (SB 1547) adds a board-licensed 'behavioral health and wellness practitioner' (bachelor's + 700 h) — not a psychology route.

Where the rules are unclear

Oregon’s own documents disagree or are silent on these points. Ask the board if they affect you:

Does audio-only supervision meet "live, synchronous confidential electronic communications" (OAR 858-010-0036(2)(e)(D))?

In the board’s own words

“The internship must include at least 1,500 hours of supervised experience and be completed within twenty-four months.” — OAR 858-010-0013(2)✓ checked by hand

“Has had two years of supervised employment in the field of psychology” — ORS 675.030(1)(d)✓ matched in the source

“must include a minimum of 1,500 hours of supervised psychological services.” — OAR 858-010-0036(2)(f)✓ matched in the source

“psychological services performed over a period not less than 12 months. The 12 months must include at least 50 total weeks” — OAR 858-010-0036(1)(a)✓ matched in the source

“The Board shall utilize the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) as the national written exam.” — OAR 858-010-0025(1)✓ checked by hand

“Eight measures introduced in 2025 would have adopted various interjurisdictional practice compacts (including PSYPACT, House Bill 3339) in Oregon, but none were successful.” — OBOP News, Summer 2025✓ checked by hand

“Individual and group supervision must be conducted: (i) In-person in a professional setting; or (ii) Through live, synchronous confidential electronic communications.” — OAR 858-010-0036(2)(e)(D)✓ matched in the source

“The supervisor is not required to be working on-site with the resident.” — OAR 858-010-0036(2)(d)✓ matched in the source

“Work experience completed in Oregon must be performed under the supervision of an Oregon licensed psychologist who has been licensed for at least two years” — OAR 858-010-0036(2)(b)✓ matched in the source

“Supervision of more than three residents concurrently shall require prior approval by the Board.” — OAR 858-010-0036(3)(f)✓ matched in the source

“If the supervisor is to be paid for supervision payment must be in the form of a per-hour fee.” — OAR 858-010-0036(3)(e)✓ matched in the source

“in order to practice psychology in Oregon, a person must be in a Board approved Resident Supervision Contract.” — OAR 858-010-0036(2)(a)✓ matched in the source

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Checked against Oregon Board of Psychology (Mental Health Regulatory Agency)’s rules, statutes and publications on September 25, 2026. The board decides; if your situation is unusual, confirm with them.

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