Behavior Health Specialist 2, QMHP Limited Duration (Ontario)

State of Oregon•Ontario | ODOC | Snake River Correctional Institution, NY

6d•$7,570 - $10,040•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Corrections is hiring a Qualified Mental Health Professional for General Population Behavioral Health Services at Snake River Correctional Institution in Ontario, Oregon. This limited-duration position is estimated to last one year and works as part of a multidisciplinary team providing innovative, compassionate, and individualized treatment to adults in custody. The position identifies mentally ill and developmentally disabled adults in custody according to established criteria; coordinates regular contact and conducts mental status examinations and suicide assessments; develops treatment interventions, behavior plans, and risk management plans; and provides crisis services. Duties include initial identification and assessment, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, case management, treatment services, records management, release planning, consultation and training, and group facilitation. The work takes place inside an adult prison. The employee has close contact with adults in custody, sometimes outside the visual range of security staff, and may encounter hostile situations or people who become physically or verbally abusive. The role requires vigilance and awareness. Work takes place in a 24/7 facility, and shifts may vary to include early shifts, late shifts, and weekends. Exposure to chemicals, radiation, communicable disease, or other hazards associated with a health care facility and correctional setting may occur.

Requirements

Meet at least one minimum education or credential pathway: graduate degree in psychology, social work, recreational therapy, art therapy, music therapy, or behavioral health science; current QMHP certification; bachelor's degree in nursing and Oregon licensure; bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and Oregon licensure; or qualification as a Mental Health Intern under the cited rule.
Have the equivalent of one year of full-time experience (1,920 hours), which may include applicable internships, demonstrating the competencies in the qualifications and required skills sections.
Be verified as a Qualified Mental Health Professional at the time of hire; the posting specifies applicable degrees or licensure and demonstrated competencies in mental health assessment and treatment.
Demonstrate assessment and diagnosis, case conceptualization, treatment planning, crisis intervention, suicide assessment, behavior management, case management, and relationship-building skills with clients.
Pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
Complete I-9 employment authorization verification within three days of hire.

Responsibilities

Identify mentally ill and developmentally disabled adults in custody according to specified criteria.
Coordinate regular contact with adults in custody and conduct mental status examinations.
Conduct suicide assessments and provide suicide prevention services.
Develop treatment interventions, behavior plans, and risk management plans.
Provide crisis intervention and crisis services.
Provide case management and treatment services.
Maintain records.
Provide release planning.
Consult and provide training.
Facilitate groups.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic employee life coverage and term life insurance.
Paid vacation leave, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.
Retirement benefits through PERS, including a fully paid retirement program; eligible applicants may qualify for Police & Fire benefits.
21 days of paid military leave for National Guard and reserve components.
Optional short- and long-term disability.
Oregon Savings Growth Plan.
Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
Potential 4.75% differential for licensed QMHPs.
Potential 5% differential for bilingual QMHPs.
Potential 5% differential for leader worker QMHPs.