Behavior Health Specialist 2, OCEAN Health Navigator (Salem) part-time limited duration
About the Role
The primary purpose of this position is to assess the release needs and arrange community support and health care for HIV-positive patients releasing from ODOC. This position is a limited duration anticipated to last through 6/30/2028, though it may be extended or decreased due to business need. This is a part-time, limited duration position with Central Services in Salem, Oregon.
Responsibilities
- Initial identification and assessments
- Case management, including coordinating with medical staff, release counselors, and outside agencies
- Records management
- Release planning
- Consultation and training
Working Conditions
- Work is performed 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
- Will be expected to share the mission, vision, and core values of the department
- Requires being a role model of pro-social behavior and having an attitude that conveys dignity and respect in the treatment of others
- Must be able to acknowledge that everyone is capable of positive change
- Requires walking or standing for long periods, requires climbing and descending stairs
- Possible exposure to chemicals, radiation, communicable diseases or other hazards inherent in a health care and correctional setting
- Supervision and control of AICs is an inherent responsibility
- Requires working in a correctional facility for the majority of the work week
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 309-019-0105(61)
- 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
Note: Some positions may require qualification as a QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional).
Requested Skills
- Knowledge of community resources
- Skill in written and verbal communications
- Skill in counseling individuals
- Skill in communicating effectively with persons of varying socioeconomic, racial, and cultural backgrounds
- Skill in making immediate decisions when dealing with crisis situations
- Assessment skills including mental health, substance use disorder treatment needs, and need for linkage to medical resources
- Case management, including connecting clients to services and supports in both the institution and the community
- Relationship building with clients
- Skills in collaborating with various other disciplines including security staff, medical staff, and mental health staff
Special Qualifications
Your application will be reviewed to verify you are a Qualified Mental Health Professional at the time of hire.
You must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record or be able to provide an acceptable alternative method of transportation.
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 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 treatment plan; conduct a comprehensive mental health assessment; and provide individual, family, and/or group therapy within the scope of their training
Requirements for Employment
The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer.
Pay
$7,570 - $10,040. The salary range listed is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.
Benefits
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.
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
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.
About the Department
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.
The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.
About the Process – What to Expect
- After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills
- Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager
- The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews
- Interviews will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preference points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews
- Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks
- A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages
- A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate