Behavioral Health Specialist 2 / QMHP

State of Oregon•Florence, AL

34d•$6,581 - $9,191•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist 2 – Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) for the Camp Florence Youth Transitional Facility. This role involves providing comprehensive mental and behavioral health services to youth, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and fostering a positive treatment environment. The goal is to encourage youth to take responsibility, develop healthy habits, lead productive lives, and engage in socially acceptable behavior. The position requires strong leadership and the implementation of evidence-based interventions within a group living setting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or occupational therapy AND licensed by the State of Oregon AND three years of progressively responsible experience related to the series concept; OR Master’s degree in psychology; social work; recreational, art, or music therapy; or behavioral health science AND two years of progressively responsible experience related to the series concept.
Eligible for certification as Qualified Mental Health Professional at the time of application.
Graduate degree in psychology; or Bachelor's degree in nursing and be licensed by the State of Oregon; or Graduate degree in social work; or Graduate degree in a behavioral science field; or Graduate degree in recreational, art, or music therapy; or Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and be licensed by the State of Oregon.
Education and experience which demonstrates the competencies 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 a mental status examination; document a multiaxial DSM diagnosis; write and supervise a treatment plan, conduct comprehensive mental health assessment; and provide individual, family, and/or group therapy within the scope of practice.
Valid driver license and an acceptable driving record.
Ability to work in a tobacco-free environment.
Ability to work with emotionally unstable clientele and potential for physical assault.
Daily face-to-face contact with adjudicated youth and youth from the Department of Corrections who may exhibit hostile, aggressive or assaultive behavior.
Ability to deal with angry and hostile family members and visitors.
Ability to use appropriate infection-control materials and techniques.
Ability to comply with National PREA standards.
Ability to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US.
Must be able to pass a criminal record check, driving record background check, and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to those candidates that has received licensure in their discipline.
Certificates and/or work experience related to substance use treatment.
Certificates and/or work experience related to sexual harming behaviors.
Strong clinical skills with adolescents and young adults, with the ability to provide clinical work independently.
Experience providing treatment in gang affiliation, anger management, fire setting, and violent offending.

Responsibilities

Deliver counseling and guidance to youth from diverse backgrounds.
Provide comprehensive mental and behavioral health services to youth.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), and psychologists.
Create a supportive treatment environment within the assigned living unit.
Cultivate a positive and dynamic atmosphere that encourages youth to take responsibility, develop healthy habits, lead productive lives, and engage in socially acceptable behavior.
Offer strong leadership and implement evidence-based interventions within a group living setting.
Manage counseling and casework in a group living milieu.
Enforce rules and restrain youth during crisis situations.
Serve as a mandatory reporter of child abuse.