Behavioral Health Specialist 2 (Sex Offender Treatment Program)

State of Oregon

89d • $6,866 - $9,588

About The Position

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Behavioral Health Specialist 2 (Sex Offender Treatment Program) What you will do! You will interview patients to obtain pertinent information and administer assessments/tests/questionnaires to help identifying treatment needs and progress! You will consult with Interdisciplinary Treatment Teams! You will provide in-service training to treatment staff! You will develop, implement, and evaluate efficacy of positive reinforcement plans, patient engagement plans, and behavioral support plans! You will provide group and individual treatment for individuals with a history of problematic sexual behaviors!

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.
• A Master’s degree in psychology, social work or behavioral health science AND two years of progressively responsible experience related to the series concept.
• Some positions may require qualification as a QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
• Experience developing and implementing evidence-based psychotherapeutic and psychoeducation treatment interventions; groups and individual interventions.
• Experience in providing training to unit and program staff.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain pertinent information and administer assessments/tests/questionnaires to help identify treatment needs and progress.
• Consult with Interdisciplinary Treatment Teams.
• Provide in-service training to treatment staff.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate efficacy of positive reinforcement plans, patient engagement plans, and behavioral support plans.
• Provide group and individual treatment for individuals with a history of problematic sexual behaviors.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Employee benefits include 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

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