Behavior Health Specialist , Qualified Mental Health Professional; Salem

Oregon State Penitentiary – Salem, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

About the Job – Your Role

The Oregon Department of Corrections is looking for a Qualified Mental Health Professional in one of our mental health special housing units , the Behavioral Health Unit s exciting employment opportunity exists within the Oregon State Penitentiary located in Oregon, 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.

The position is responsible for:

• Initial identification/Assessments
• Crisis Intervention
• Suicide Prevention
• 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, andbasic 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 Association of Oregon Corrections Employees, (AOCE). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

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 supervise a…