Behavior Health Specialist 2, Qualified Mental Health Professional (Umatilla)
About The Position
The Oregon Department of Corrections is hiring a Qualified Mental Health Professional for Behavioral Health Services at Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla, Oregon. The position works with adults in custody in an adult prison and is part of a multidisciplinary team providing compassionate, individualized treatment. The specialist identifies mentally ill and developmentally disabled adults in custody according to established criteria; conducts regular mental status examinations and suicide assessments; develops treatment interventions, behavior plans, and risk management plans; and provides crisis services. The role also involves case management, treatment services, records management, release planning, consultation and training, and group facilitation. This position works in close contact with adults in custody, sometimes outside the visual range of security staff. The work may involve hostile situations, exposure to physically or verbally abusive behavior, and hazards associated with health care and correctional settings. Work takes place in a 24/7 facility; shifts may vary and include early shifts, late shifts, and weekends. The position requires vigilance and awareness.
Requirements
- Meet one of the stated minimum education or credential pathways: a graduate degree in psychology, social work, recreational therapy, art therapy, music therapy, or behavioral health science; current Qualified Mental Health Professional certification; a bachelor's degree in nursing and State of Oregon licensure; a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and State of 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.
- Meet the Qualified Mental Health Professional qualification requirements by the time of hire; the application will be reviewed to verify this.
- Demonstrate education and experience 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 mental status examinations; document a multi-axial DSM diagnosis; write and supervise a treatment plan; conduct comprehensive mental health assessments; and provide individual, family, and/or group therapy within the scope of training.
- Pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
- Assessment and diagnosis skills.
- Case conceptualization skills.
- Treatment planning skills.
- Crisis intervention skills.
- Suicide assessment skills.
- Behavior management skills.
- Case management skills.
- Ability to build relationships with clients.
Responsibilities
- Identify mentally ill and developmentally disabled adults in custody according to specific 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.
- Manage records and conduct release planning.
- Provide consultation and training.
- Facilitate groups.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic employee life coverage and term life insurance
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- 11 paid holidays
- 21 days of paid military leave for National Guard and reserve components
- Optional short- and long-term disability coverage
- Retirement benefits through PERS, including a fully paid retirement program
- Oregon Savings Growth Plan
- Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
- Potential compensation differentials for licensed QMHPs, bilingual QMHPs, and leader worker QMHPs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
