Behavior Health Specialist 2, QMHP (Madras

Behavior Health Specialist 2, Qualified Mental Health Professional (Madras)

Deer Ridge Correctional Institution – Madras, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

About the Job – Your Role

This position identifies, according to specific criteria, all mentally ill and developmental disabled (DD) AICs within the institution, coordinate regular contact with AICs to conduct mental status examinations, suicide assessments, develop treatment interventions, behavior plans and risk management plans and provide crisis services.

The position is responsible for:

• Initial identification/Assessments
• Crisis Intervention
• Case Management
• Treatment Services
• Records Management
• Release Planning
• Consultation and Training
• Group Facilitation

These positions:

• Perform work inside an adult prison
• Have contact with adults in custody during treatment/consultation, at times out of visual range of security staff
• Are exposed to adults in custody that may become physically and/or verbally abusive
• Require vigilance and awareness

What's in it for you?

DOC employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life coverage through the Public Employees' Benefit Board (PEBB) and retirement benefits through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Paid vacation leave and sick leave are accrued monthly and wage increases are awarded in accordance with the applicable labor contract.

Additional applicable incentives:

• 4.75% differential for licensed QMHPs
• 5% for bilingual QMHPs
• 5% for leader worker QMHPs

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program
• Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more

Minimum Qualifications

• A graduate degree in psychology, social work, recreational therapy, art therapy, music therapy, or behavioral health science; OR
• Possession of a current Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) certification; OR
• A bachelor's degree in nursing AND licensed by the State of Oregon; OR
• A bachelor's degree in occupational therapy AND licensed by the State of Oregon; OR
• A qualified Mental Health Intern, as defined in (61).

Note:

Some positions may require qualification as a QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional).

The equivalent of one year of full-time experience (1,920 hours), which may include applicable

internships, of the experience which demonstrates the competencies noted in the Qualifications and Required Skills sections.

Requested Skills

• Assessment and Diagnosis
• Case Conceptualization
• Treatment Planning
• Crisis Intervention
• Suicide Assessment
• Behavior Management
• Case Management
• Relationship Building with Clients

Special Qualifications

Your application will be reviewed to verify that you are a Qualified Mental Health Professional at the time of hire.

NOTE:

To be qualified as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (OAR (26)) you must have:

• a Graduate degree in psychology; OR
• a Bachelor's degree in nursing and be licensed by the State of Oregon; OR
• a Graduate degree in social work; OR
• a Graduate degree in a behavioral science field; OR
• a Graduate degree in recreation, art, or music therapy; OR
• a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and be licensed by the State of Oregon; AND HAVE
• 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 multi axial DSM diagnosis; write and…