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

State of Oregon•Wilsonville, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Corrections is looking for a Qualified Mental Health Professional in one of our intake housing units, with the Behavioral Health Unit at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF). This exciting employment opportunity exists within CCCF located in Wilsonville, 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.

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).
Note: 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.
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.
The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to those who are bilingual with Spanish.

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
4.75% differential for licensed QMHPs
5% for bilingual QMHPs
5% for leader worker QMHPs
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