Children & Families QMHP

Benton County • Corvallis, OR

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About The Position

Benton County is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to join its Children and Family Mental Health team. The position serves children, adolescents, young adults, and their families who need mental health support and treatment. Services include individual and family therapy and group facilitation, using evidence-based clinical practice and skills in compliance with program standards.

The QMHP is part of the Children’s Outpatient team and provides a combination of clinic-based and community-based services through outpatient, MRSS, and IIBHT programs. The team includes QMHPs, QMHAs, Care Coordinators, and Peers. Supervision toward LPC licensure is provided, along with an annual $1,000 continuing-education training budget. The role may be filled at the Health Care Professional 2 or 3 level, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

• For the Health Care Professional 2 level: a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or a behavioral science field; one year of health experience providing mental health services; and registration as a QMHP with MHACBO or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.
• For the Health Care Professional 3 level: a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, or a behavioral science field; two years of health experience providing mental health services; PsyD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent licensure; and registration as a QMHP with MHACBO or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted; candidates must have at least six months of actual work experience to be considered under this provision.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
• Successful completion of a background check is required.
• Complete the online application and questionnaire and answer all supplemental questions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children and families in a mental health setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of Oregon mental health laws for adolescents.
• Experience and comfort working as part of an intradisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with the Benton County area and local resources.
• Openness to providing community- and school-based mental health therapy.
• Skill in treatment planning.
• Self-motivation, dependability, and organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy, family therapy, and group facilitation to children, adolescents, young adults, and their families.
• Deliver clinic-based and community-based services through outpatient, MRSS, and IIBHT programs.
• Use evidence-based clinical practices and skills in compliance with program standards.
• Drive as required; use of a personal vehicle may be required.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including 11 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, monthly vacation accrual, and sick leave; vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with a $0 health insurance premium; eligible family members may be covered without additional premium.
• County contributions of up to $1,900 per year to a Health Savings or Health Reimbursement Account, depending on plan and personal contributions.
• After six months of employment, a County retirement contribution of 6% of salary toward Oregon PERS and a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of salary.
• Free wellness program with onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges, activities, monetary incentives, and prizes.
• 100% employer-paid AD&D coverage ($100,000), life insurance ($50,000), and long-term disability coverage.
• Supervision to obtain LPC licensure.
• Annual $1,000 continuing-education training budget.
• Two salary raises within the first year, provided performance is in good standing.

What This Job Offers

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