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. 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. The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives. The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Requirements

A graduate degree in psychology, social work, recreational therapy, art therapy, music therapy, or behavioral health science
Possession of a current Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) certification
A bachelor’s degree in nursing AND licensed by the State of Oregon
A bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy AND licensed by the State of Oregon
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
Assessment and Diagnosis
Case Conceptualization
Treatment Planning
Crisis Intervention
Suicide Assessment
Behavior Management
Case Management
Relationship Building with Clients
Pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility
Comply with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997) requirements
Complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire

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
Paid sick leave
Wage increases in accordance with the applicable labor contract
4.75% licensure differential (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
5% for bilingual QMHPs
Family health, vision, and dental insurance
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