Residential Mental Health Specialist II​/III​/IV; QMHP

JOB CODE: ST12

JOB TITLE: Mental Health Specialist III/QMHP

LOCATION: Specialized Treatment and Resiliency (STAR)

FLSA: 1.0 FTE exempt (40 hours per week) Coverage needed for every day of the week.

SUPERVISOR: STAR Clinical Supervisor

Pay Grade: Varied QMHP/MHS II (Non-Exempt) - B09 ($27.55 - $40.58 per hour, depending on experience)

MHS III Master Level/QMHP: B11 ($68,200 - $102,300 annually, depending on experience)

MHS IV Licensed Therapist (LCSW or LPC): B12 ($74,900 - $112,700 annually, depending on experience)

Provides culturally competent and appropriate behavioral health treatment to people served by Community Counseling Solutions (CCS). The position provides treatment in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR’s) and the mission and values of CCS. Support at‑risk youth in a therapeutic residential setting. As a Mental Health Specialist III/QMHP, you’ll guide and heal youth and their caregiving systems by helping them build life skills, social‑emotional skills, confidence, and resilience.

Supervision Received:
This position is supervised jointly by the STAR Clinical Supervisor and STAR Administrator.

Supervision Exercised:
This position does not supervise other employees.

• Provide clinical services to youth, families, and community partners, including screening, assessment, individual, family and group therapy, consultation, and all other allowed clinical services.
• Actively participate in joint case planning and coordination with agency employees, community partners, families, and other supports involved in the youth’s care; act as liaison and client advocate when appropriate.
• Complete all paperwork in a professional, clinically sound, and timely manner as prescribed by the OAR’s and other pertinent guidelines; ensure all records are present and well maintained.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other residential staff on clinical decisions regarding customer care.
• Actively participate in group and individual supervision sessions.
• When requested, work with staff and community representatives to initiate, review, evaluate, and revise programs as necessary.
• Assist other clinicians in facilitating groups when requested.
• Participate in after‑hours on‑call rotation, sharing call responsibilities; handle telephone consultation, staffing open shifts, admission packet review, and other related tasks.
• Attend trainings, meetings, conferences, and other learning opportunities as directed by administration; apply learned information to benefit the agency and customers.
• Utilize agency software and computer systems to prepare client records and reports as required.
• Transport youth as required.
• Provide behavioral health, prevention, and informational services to various interest groups.
• Report all abuse to the appropriate legal office, complete necessary paperwork, conduct investigations, and develop safety plans as required.
• Participate in seclusion and restraint practices as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 6% initial 401(k) match
• Potential for tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation tiers ranging from 1 day to 4 days per month (annual rollover cap of 220 hours; additional hours may be paid out at fiscal year end)
• 9 paid holidays, community service day
• Floating holiday & 2 wellness days after 1 year of service
• Workplace flexibility schedule options (work from home hours vary by position and schedule)
• Exempt employees receive additional admin leave and work‑from‑home hours
• Student loan forgiveness (NHSC & Public Service)
• Paid licensure supervision
• Employee assistance, wellness benefits, dependent care, and long‑term disability insurance

• A master’s degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology, or another human service‑related field is required.
• MHS II – Bachelor's with variance: an active variance from the State (within 4 months of hire)
• Meet qualifications for a QMHA and be enrolled in a graduate program within 4 months of hire that will result in a degree in psychology, social work, or a related behavioral science field.
• MHS III – Master’s…