Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) – Adult
About The Position
The Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) provides trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and culturally responsive behavioral health services to adults enrolled in the CMHP. This position ensures service delivery in compliance with OAR 309-019 (Outpatient Behavioral Health Services), OAR 309-033 (Community Mental Health Program Operations), and all applicable professional ethics and BOLI employment standards. Access to thoughtful, responsive mental health care can change the direction of a person or family's life. Your clinical judgment and relationships help turn that access into meaningful progress.
Requirements
- Meets the Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) definition under OAR 309-019-0105(60).
- Master's degree in a behavioral health field (e.g., Social Work, Counseling, Psychology).
- Must pass background check under OAR 407-007-0200 to 407-007-0370
- Valid Oregon driver's license and insurable driving record.
- Clinical competency in DSM-5 diagnostics, case formulation, and crisis response.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed or registered toward licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.) preferred.
- Two years of experience providing mental health services to adults preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conducts comprehensive assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and individualized service plans per OAR 309-019-0125 and 309-019-0105.
- Provides individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based, trauma-informed practices.
- Completes suicide risk assessments, crisis interventions, and safety planning as indicated.
- Coordinates referrals to higher or lower levels of care, including residential, detoxification, or inpatient treatment.
- Maintains consistent, reliable, and in-person attendance as an essential job function under BOLI and agency policy.
- Coordinates care with psychiatrists, primary care, QMHAs, peer support, housing, and social service partners.
- Engages in discharge and transition planning to support community stability.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- retirement
- paid time off
- HSA/FSA options
- employee wellness
- professional development
- career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
