Behavior Health Specialist 2, Qualified Mental Health Professional (Wilsonville)
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).
- 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 complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.
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
- sick leave
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
