Behavior Health Specialist 2, Qualified Mental Health Professional (Wilsonville)

State of Oregon•Wilsonville, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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; and 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).
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.
Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
Must 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.

Nice To Haves

4.75% licensure differential (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
5% for bilingual 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 and sick leave are accrued monthly
Wage increases are awarded in accordance with the applicable labor contract
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