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Behavior Health Specialist 2, QMHP (Madras)

Oregon Department of Corrections · Madras, OR · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time

About the role

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

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

The Position Is Responsible For:

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

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).

Special Qualifications

Your application will be reviewed to verify that you are a Qualified Mental Health Professional at the time of hire. To be qualified as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (OAR 309-032-0450(26)) you must have:

  • A Graduate degree in psychology;
  • A Bachelor's degree in nursing and be licensed by the State of Oregon;
  • A Graduate degree in social work;
  • A Graduate degree in a behavioral science field;
  • A Graduate degree in recreation, art, or music therapy;
  • 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.

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. Additional Applicable Incentives include 4.75% differential for licensed QMHPs, 5% for bilingual QMHPs, and 5% for leader worker QMHPs.

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