Initial Posting Date:

06/18/2024

Application Deadline:

07/02/2024

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$6,618 - $9,193

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Behavioral Health Specialist 2, Qualified Mental Health Professional (Salem)

Job Description:

Behavioral Health Specialist 2, Qualified Mental Health Professional (Salem)

Oregon State Penitentiary – Salem, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

 About the Job – Your Role

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

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; and

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in nursing or occupational therapy AND licensed by the State of Oregon AND three years of progressively responsible experience related to the series concept.

OR

• A Master’s degree in psychology; social work; recreational, art, or music therapy; or behavioral health science AND two years of progressively responsible experience related to the series concept.

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 309-032-0450(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 disabiliti