Behavioral Health Specialist 2 - QMHP (bilingual Spanish/English)

State of Oregon

125d • $6,420 - $8,967

About The Position

Join our team at the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn with the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). This role is pivotal in providing comprehensive mental and behavioral health treatment and services to the youth in our care. You will collaborate closely with a diverse team of experts to create and maintain a nurturing treatment environment. Your primary mission will be to cultivate an engaging atmosphere that fosters the growth and development of young individuals, empowering them to embrace responsibility and adopt healthy habits. At OYA, diversity and inclusion are core values, and we actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or occupational therapy AND licensed by the State of Oregon AND three years of progressively responsible experience; OR
• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, recreational, art, or music therapy, or behavioral health science AND two years of progressively responsible experience.
• Eligible for certification as Qualified Mental Health Professional at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Licensure in their discipline.
• Certificates and/or work experience related to substance use treatment.
• Strong clinical skills with adolescents and young adults.
• Experience providing treatment in gang affiliation, anger management, fire setting, and violent offending.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental and behavioral health treatment and services to youth.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, and psychologists.
• Create and maintain a nurturing treatment environment within the assigned living unit.
• Implement and sustain evidence-based interventions within a group living setting.
• Exercise strong leadership within the designated living unit.

Benefits

• Low-cost, high-coverage health insurance.
• Generous time-off.
• Competitive retirement plan.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees