Behavioral Health Specialist 2 - Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) - Part-Time, Full-Time, or Temp

About the role

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) to provide comprehensive mental and behavioral health treatment and services to youth at Eastern Oregon Youth Correctional Facility.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a diverse team of professionals, including contracted psychiatrists, PMHNPs, or psychologists, to create and maintain a supportive treatment environment within the assigned living unit.
• Foster a dynamic atmosphere that promotes the growth and development of youth, encouraging them to take responsibility, adopt healthy habits, lead productive lifestyles, and engage in socially acceptable behavior.
• Provide strong leadership within your assigned living unit, implementing and sustaining evidence-based interventions within a group living setting.
• Collaborate with the Living Unit Manager (LUM) and the unit Case Coordinator (CC).

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;
• 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.

Special Qualifications

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

Desired Attributes/Scoring Criteria

• Familiarity with Drug and Alcohol and Sexually Harming Behavior Treatment.
• Experience facilitating treatment groups.
• Experience working with clients in crisis.
• Strong client documentation experience.