Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment Program, Qualified Mental Health Associate – Behavioral Health Specialist 1 - Portland, United States - State of Oregon

State of Oregon Portland, United States

1 week ago

Description

Job Description:

Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment Program, Qualified Mental Health Associate – Behavioral Health Specialist 1 (Portland)

Columbia River Correctional Facility –

The Behavioral Health Services (BHS) unit at Columbia River Correctional Institute (CRCI) Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment Program, in Portland, Oregon, is actively recruiting for a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) for this program. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates and may be used to fill future vacancies.

The mission of the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) is to promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior. DOC provides several levels of mental health treatment along with individualized case management.

Columbia River Correctional Institution (CRCI) is a 595-bed, minimum-security prison located on 26 acres in NE Portland; this facility is focused on alcohol and drug treatment, work programs, and preparing AICs for return to the community. The institution opened in September 1990, and houses adults in custody (AIC) in separate dormitory-style housing units. There are two SUD treatment programs that operate as their own housing units within the facility: a 6-month, alcohol and drug treatment program, with 61-beds and the BHS COD Treatment program, a 9–12-month program with 50 beds.

To learn more about our innovative New Foundations treatment program, please go to the , which features staff and a client from our program.

What does this job do?

The purpose of this position is to deliver gender-inclusive, co-occurring disorder (COD) treatment services in a minimum custody institution to AICs identified as having a need for mental health and substance use disorder treatment. The QMHA staff function as key service providers for this program. Services provided include intake assessment, treatment plan development, treatment plan intervention implementation, group facilitation, psychosocial skills development, behavior management, milieu management, case management, care coordination, release and transition planning. This position has contact with all levels of institution staff, as well as other agencies, individuals, and groups that interface with the ODOC. This position is supervised by a designated COD Treatment Program Manager.

Applicants must be credentialed as a QMHA or meet the criteria for credentialing as a QMHA; and must also be credentialed as an Oregon Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1 (CADC 1) or higher with the Mental Health and Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO).

Minimum Qualifications

Your application will be reviewed to verify that you have:

A Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field; OR
A combination of at least three years of relevant work, education, training, or experience; OR
Possession of a current Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) certification; OR
A qualified Mental Health Intern, as defined in

Special Requirements

List any special mandatory recruiting requirements for this position:

Are credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) with the Mental Health and Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), or are able to be credentialed as a QMHA (criteria listed below).
Demonstrate the competency necessary to communicate effectively; understand mental health assessment, treatment and service terminology, and apply these concepts; provide psychosocial skills development; implement interventions as assigned on an individual plan of care; and provide behavior management and case management duties.
Are credentialed as a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor I (CADC-I) or higher with MHACBO.
Have experience with evidence-based, trauma-informed, and gender-inclusive treatment interventions for adults with substance use disorders and possible co-occurring mental health disorders.

In the "Work Experience/Job History" section of your electronic application, clearly describe your experience in each of the above bullets listed in the Special Requirements. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration. A resume will not replace the "Work Experience/Job History" section of the application. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the needs of the position will be invited to interview. Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure to answer all supplemental questions and attach the required documents.

Additional requirements

This position requires knowledge in evidence-based, trauma-informed, gender-responsive treatment interventions for adults with substance related disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. It requires experience providing skills training for individuals impacted by substance related disorders and/or persistent mental health disorders, facilitating groups, and completing clinical documentation of individual encounters and groups in a timely manner.

Desired attributes

Knowledge of the chronic disease approach to substance use disorder treatment
Experience working with justice-system-involved clients or mandated populations

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