Behavior Health Specialist 2, Qualified Mental Health Professional (Salem)
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Corrections is looking for a Qualified Mental Health Professional in our General Population Behavioral Health Services. This exciting employment opportunity exists within the Oregon State Penitentiary located in Oregon, Oregon. The Behavioral Health Services has a multidisciplinary team that works hard to bring innovative and creative experiences to the clients in their care, and to provide compassionate and individualized treatment. This position identifies, according to specific criteria, all mentally ill and developmentally disabled (DD) AICs within the institution, coordinates regular contact with AICs to conduct mental status examinations, conducts suicide assessments, develops treatment interventions, behavior plans and risk management plans, and provides crisis services. The position is responsible for: Initial identification/Assessments Crisis Intervention Suicide Prevention Case Management Treatment Services Records Management Release Planning Consultation and Training Group Facilitation These positions: Perform work inside an adult prison Have contact with adults in custody during treatment/consultation, at times out of visual range of security staff Are exposed to adults in custody that may become physically and/or verbally abusive Require vigilance and awareness.
Requirements
- A graduate degree in psychology, social work, recreational therapy, art therapy, music therapy, or behavioral health science; OR Possession of a current Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) certification; OR A bachelor’s degree in nursing AND licensed by the State of Oregon; OR A bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy AND licensed by the State of Oregon; OR A qualified Mental Health Intern, as defined in 309-019-0105(61).
- Some positions may require qualification as a QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional).
- The equivalent of one year of full-time experience (1,920 hours), which may include applicable internships, of the experience which demonstrates the competencies noted in the Qualifications and Required Skills sections.
- Assessment and Diagnosis
- Case Conceptualization
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Assessment
- Behavior Management
- Case Management
- Relationship Building with Clients
- To be qualified as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (OAR 309-032-0450(26)) you must have: a Graduate degree in psychology; OR a Bachelor's degree in nursing and be licensed by the State of Oregon; OR a Graduate degree in social work; OR a Graduate degree in a behavioral science field; OR a Graduate degree in recreation, art, or music therapy; OR a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and be licensed by the State of Oregon; AND HAVE education and experience which demonstrates the competencies to identify precipitating events; gather histories of mental and physical disabilities, alcohol and drug use, past mental health services and criminal justice contacts; assess family, social and work relationships; conduct a mental status examination; document a multi axial DSM diagnosis; write and supervise a treatment plan, conduct a comprehensive mental health assessment; and provide individual, family, and/or group therapy within the scope of their training.
- Pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
- Complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- 4.75% differential for licensed QMHPs
- 5% for bilingual QMHPs
- 5% for leader worker QMHPs
Responsibilities
- Initial identification/Assessments
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Prevention
- Case Management
- Treatment Services
- Records Management
- Release Planning
- Consultation and Training
- Group Facilitation
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life coverage through the Public Employees' Benefit Board (PEBB)
- retirement benefits through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Paid vacation leave
- sick leave
- Family health, vision, and dental insurance
- Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
- 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
- Optional short and long-term disability
- Term life insurance
- Fully paid retirement program
- Oregon Saving Growth Plan
- Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
