Behavioral Health Specialist 2 / QMHP

About the role

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to provide comprehensive mental and behavioral health services to youth at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to create a supportive treatment environment within the assigned living unit.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a positive and dynamic atmosphere that encourages youth to take responsibility, develop healthy habits, lead productive lives, and engage in socially acceptable behavior.
• Offer strong leadership and implement evidence-based interventions within a group living setting.
• Collaborate with the Living Unit Manager (LUM) and Case Coordinator (CC) to provide comprehensive mental health services.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 multiaxial DSM diagnosis; write and supervise a treatment plan, conduct comprehensive mental health assessment; and provide individual, family, and/or group therapy within the scope of practice.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills with adolescents and young adults, with the ability to provide clinical work independently.
• Experience providing treatment in gang affiliation, anger management, fire setting, and violent offending.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education.
• Annual increases on anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.

Pay

Salary range: $6,581.00 - $9,191.00

Schedule

Part-time or full-time, limited duration, temporary, and permanent positions.