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BEFORE THE
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BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGIST EXAMINERS
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STATE OF OREGON
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In the Matter of
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JAMES L. BORN, Psy.D.,
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LICENSE NO. 1805.
) AGENCY NO: OBPE #2017-003 ) ) NOTICE OF PROPOSED DISCIPLINARY ) ACTION )
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The Board of Psychologist Examiners (Board) is the state agency responsible for
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licensing and disciplining psychologists, and for regulating the practice of psychology in the
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State of Oregon. James L. Born, Psy.D., (Licensee) is licensed by the Board to practice
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psychology in the State of Oregon.
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1.
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The Board proposes to take disciplinary action pursuant to ORS 675.070(2) against
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Licensee, by requiring Licensee to complete at least 8 hours of continuing education (CE) on
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conflict of interests that is pre-approved by the Board’s Executive Director (this course work
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shall not count towards Licensee’s regular biennial CE requirements) and to pay a civil penalty
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of $1,000, for violating ORS 675.070(2)(d)(A), ORS 675.070(2)(h) and the following
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professional ethical standards; ES 3.06 Conflict of Interest; and ES 10.02 Therapy Involving
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Couples of Families, as adopted under OAR 858-010-0075.
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2. The Board’s proposal to impose terms of discipline is based on the following alleged facts that constitute violations of ORS 675.070 and the specified ethical standards: 2.1
Licensee began to provide psychotherapy services to Client A, an adolescent
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female, who was the subject of a recent custody dispute between her divorced
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parents, on January 17, 2017. Client A was expressing emotional distress from PAGE 1 –NOTICE OF PROPOSED DISCIPLINE AND SUPERVISION – James L. Born, Psy.D.
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