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

State of Oregon • Woodburn, OR

12d • Onsite

About The Position

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY Behavioral Health Specialist 2-Qualified Mental Health Professional (Relocation Assistance Available) Woodburn - MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional? Join our team at the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn with the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA). We are actively seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), and while bilingualism in English and Spanish is not mandatory, candidates with this valuable skill will receive preference and a bilingual differential! At OYA, we wholeheartedly welcome professionals like you who are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of youth. As a QMHP, your 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, including contracted psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), or psychologists, to create and maintain a nurturing treatment environment within the assigned living unit. Your primary mission will be to cultivate an engaging atmosphere that fosters the growth and development of young individuals, empowering them to embrace responsibility, adopt healthy habits, lead fulfilling lives, and engage in socially acceptable behaviors. Working alongside the Living Unit Manager (LUM) and the unit Case Coordinator (CC), you will exercise strong leadership within your designated living unit, implementing and sustaining evidence-based interventions within a group living setting. At OYA, diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords; they are core values. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, encompassing different races, ethnicities, genders, abilities, and identities. We firmly believe that a diverse team brings a wide array of perspectives and enriches our collective expertise, and we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of young individuals. Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team during our OYA Career Chat Sessions every other Wednesday between 11am-11:30am PST. We can assist you with all your application questions and agency questions! Click here to register for OYA Career Chats

Requirements

• A 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 A 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.
• NOTE: To be qualified as a Qualified Mental Health Professional you must have: • 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: AND 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.

Nice To Haves

• Preference given to those candidate that are bilingual in English/Spanish.
• 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

• providing comprehensive mental and behavioral health treatment and services to the youth in our care
• collaborate closely with a diverse team of experts, including contracted psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), or psychologists, to create and maintain a nurturing treatment environment within the assigned living unit
• cultivate an engaging atmosphere that fosters the growth and development of young individuals, empowering them to embrace responsibility, adopt healthy habits, lead fulfilling lives, and engage in socially acceptable behaviors
• exercise strong leadership within your designated living unit, implementing and sustaining evidence-based interventions within a group living setting

Benefits

• OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.
• $2,500 life insurance policy paid for by your union, SEIU Local 503. This policy is in effect if you are an active member.
• Up to $200,000 of additional life insurance can be purchased.
• Up to $100,000 member life, $40,000 spouse and $10,000 child is guaranteed within the first 90 days of new union membership.
• Short Term Disability insurance is guaranteed if purchased within the first 90 days of new union membership.
• Legal insurance enrollment is available to purchase within the first 90 days of new union membership.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Relocation Assistance: OYA is prepared to offer relocation assistance to the successful candidate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level