Behavioral Health Specialist 2 ​/ QMHP

Initial Posting Date:

07/10/2026

Final date to receive applications:

01/31/2027

Agency:

Oregon Youth Authority

Salary Range:

$6,581.00 - $9,191.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Behavioral Health Specialist 2 / QMHP

Job Description:

Are you passionate about delivering counseling and guidance to youth from diverse backgrounds? Join Camp Florence Youth Transitional Facility as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and make a meaningful impact!

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is looking for QMHP
s dedicated to providing comprehensive mental and behavioral health services to youth at Mac Laren Youth Correctional Facility. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including contracted psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), and psychologists, to create a supportive treatment environment within the assigned living unit.

Your mission will be to cultivate a positive and dynamic atmosphere that encourages youth to take responsibility, develop healthy habits, lead productive lives, and engage in socially acceptable behavior. Working alongside the Living Unit Manager (LUM) and Case Coordinator (CC), you will offer strong leadership and implement evidence-based interventions within a group living setting.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity enriches our team and enhances our collective expertise.

What’s in it for You?
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 competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.

What We Are Looking For:

• 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.

Special

Qualifications:

• Driver’s license required: Driving is an essential function of this position. A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record are required for this position. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s).
• 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.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA :
If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!

Note:

You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.

• 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…