Behavior Health Specialist , Qualified Mental Health Professional; Ontario Temp

Position Title

Behavior Health Specialist 2, Qualified Mental Health Professional (Ontario) Temp Opportunity

02/18/2026

03/01/2026

Department of Corrections

$7,385 - $9,795

Employee

Behavior Health Specialist 2, Qualified Mental Health Professional (Ontario) Temp Opportunity

Snake River Correctional Facility – Ontario, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

The Oregon Department of Corrections is looking for a Qualified Mental Health Professional in our General Population Behavioral Health Services. This exciting employment opportunity is in Ontario, Oregon. The Behavioral Health Services has a multidisciplinary team that works hard to bring innovative and creative experiences to the clients in their care, and to provide compassionate and individualized treatment.

This position is a temporary position and is anticipated to last until June 2026, though may be extended or decreased due to business need. Internal candidates may be considered as a job rotation with their current manager's approval.

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

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

• 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

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.

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

• 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.

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

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…