Behavioral Health Specialist - Qualified Mental Health Professional; QMHP - Part-Time

Behavioral Health Specialist 2 – Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Location: Burns, Oregon – Eastern Oregon Youth Correctional Facility

Agency: Oregon Youth Authority

• Provide counseling and guidance services to adolescents in a group living environment.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, PMHNPs, psychologists, Living Unit Manager and Case Coordinator to design and maintain a supportive treatment environment.
• Implement evidence‑based interventions and supervise individual, family, and group therapy in accordance with scope of practice.
• Assess and document mental health status, develop treatment plans, and conduct psych evaluations.
• Promote growth, responsibility, healthy habits, and positive behavior for youth.
• Enforce rules, restrain youth during crisis situations, and manage potential violence or hostage scenarios as required.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and maintain licensure.

• Graduate degree in psychology, social work, behavioral health science, recreational/art/music therapy, or licensed bachelor’s degree in nursing or occupational therapy (by Oregon State).
• For bachelor’s degree holders: licensing in Oregon and at least 3 years of progressively responsible experience related to series concept.
• For master’s degree holders: at least 2 years of progressively responsible experience related to series concept.
• All candidates must be a Qualified Mental Health Professional at time of application.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Commitment to reliable transportation as needed.

• Familiarity with drug, alcohol, and sexually harming behavior treatment.
• Experience facilitating treatment groups.
• Experience working with clients in crisis.
• Strong client documentation experience.

• Competitive salary within $6,420.00–$8,967.00 range.
• Full‑time benefits: health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off.
• Union Representation: SEIU/OPEU with life insurance, disability, legal insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

• Tobacco‑free environment.
• Group living milieu with contact with adjudicated youth and Department of Corrections youth.
• Risk of physical assault; potential hostage situation.
• May involve weekend, holiday, evening work, on‑call duty, and travel to other OYA locations.
• Exposure to communicable diseases.

Oregon Youth Authority is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or alternative format, contact OYA Recruitment.

Oregon Youth Authority does not sponsor visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. OYA uses E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility.