Description:

This document provides an orientation to duty to warn and duty to protect concerns for associates practicing in Oregon and Washington. It emphasizes that Oregon and Washington should not be treated as having the same framework. It covers threat assessment, identifiable victims, serious threats of physical violence, telehealth complications, documentation, supervisor consultation, and the need to verify current law before clinical reliance.

Audience: Associate

Status: Educational Reference — Verification Required

Last revised: May 16, 2026

Verification note:

This document is intended for supervision, orientation, and clinical education. It is not legal advice.

Materials involving Oregon law, Washington law, board rules, mandated reporting, minor consent, duty to warn/protect, supervision hours, informed consent, professional disclosure requirements, and related legal or ethical obligations must be checked against current law, board rules, payer requirements, and practice policies before clinical reliance.

Consult the relevant licensing board, professional liability carrier, agency policy, or qualified legal counsel when needed.

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