OR SW Jurisprudence study guide
OR SW Jurisprudence · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Oregon Social Work Jurisprudence Exam is the law-and-rules component that Oregon uses to confirm a social worker understands the statutes and administrative rules that govern practice in the state. It is aimed at candidates moving through Oregon licensure - CSWA, LCSW, LMSW and LCSW equivalents - and at licensees who need to show they know Oregon-specific obligations rather than general clinical theory. The content is legal and regulatory, not therapeutic: it tests how well you can locate and apply the Oregon Revised Statutes and the Board of Social Work's administrative rules to real practice situations, including scope of practice, supervision, confidentiality, mandatory reporting, and the disciplinary process. Preparation is best treated as a reading exercise. The OR SW Jurisprudence study guide has 4 sections and about 1,296 words.
01Oregon Statutes and Administrative Rules Governing Social Work Practice
Oregon social work is governed by statute in ORS chapter 675, principally ORS 675.510–675.600, and by rules the Board of Licensed Social Workers adopts in OAR chapter 877. The exam tests whether you know who has authority, how statutes and rules interact, and the procedural limits on the Board.
331 words, about 2 min02Scope of Practice, Licensure Levels, and Supervision Requirements
LBSW: CSWE-accredited BSW; generalist practice; may not practice clinical social work independently. LMSW: CSWE-accredited MSW; may provide clinical services only under an approved supervision plan with a qualified LCSW supervisor.
300 words, about 2 min03Ethics, Professional Conduct, and the Disciplinary Process
Board rules in OAR chapter 877 require competence, informed consent, confidentiality, accurate records, and clear boundaries. Prohibited conduct includes sexual contact with a client or with a former client within the prohibited period, financial exploitation, practicing while impaired, failing to report abuse, abandoning clients, and practicing outside scope.
319 words, about 2 min04Confidentiality, Mandatory Reporting, and Client Rights Under Oregon Law
Oregon's psychotherapist-patient privilege, ORS 40.230, covers licensed clinical social workers. The privilege belongs to the client, and the licensee asserts it on the client's behalf.
346 words, about 2 min