Behavioral Health Specialist 2 - Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
State of OregonAbout the role
Initial Posting Date:
12/16/2025Application Deadline:
/Agency:
Oregon Youth AuthoritySalary Range:
6,420.00 - 8,976.00Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Behavioral Health Specialist 2 - Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)Job Description:
OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY
Behavioral Health Specialist 2 – Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
Grants Pass – ROGUE VALLEY YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Are you passionate about delivering counseling and guidance to youth from diverse backgrounds? Join the Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility team as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and make a meaningful impact!
The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is looking for a full-time QMHP dedicated to providing comprehensive mental and behavioral health services to youth at Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including contracted psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), or psychologists, to create a supportive treatment environment within the assigned living unit.
Your mission will be to cultivate a positive and dynamic atmosphere that encourages youth to take responsibility, develop healthy habits, lead productive lives, and engage in socially acceptable behavior. Working alongside the Living Unit Manager (LUM) and Case Coordinator (CC), you will offer strong leadership and implement evidence-based interventions within a group living setting.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity enriches our team and enhances our collective expertise.
Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works? Join our Recruitment team during our OYA Career Chat Sessions every other Wednesday between 11am-11:30am PST. We can assist you with all your application and agency questions!
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Additional Information:
Multiple Positions: This recruitment will fill multiple positions that are limited duration, temporary, and permanent positions. We may used this recruitment to fill future vacancies.
Open Until Filled: This recruitment will remain open until filled but we may close the announcement at any time when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
Representation: This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU).
Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. For more information on pay equity, click here.
The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the
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