Behavioral Health Specialist 2, Qualified Mental Health Professional - Wilsonville, United States - State of Oregon

Description

Behavioral Health Specialist 2, Qualified Mental Health Professional (Wilsonville)

Coffee Creek Correctional Facility

The Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking to expand their team in the Behavioral Health Services unit at the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville, Oregon. This recruitment aims to build a pool of qualified candidates for current and future opportunities.

These positions fall under the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees labor union and may be eligible for Police & Fire benefits through the Public Employees Retirement System.

The Oregon Department of Corrections' mission is to enhance public safety by holding offenders accountable and reducing the likelihood of reoffending. The facility offers various levels of mental health care and personalized case management, particularly focused on adults in custody with severe mental health conditions.

At Coffee Creek Correctional Facility, all female adults in custody in Oregon are accommodated. The facility conducts intake evaluations for both female and male individuals under state custody.

Responsibilities:

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

Key Aspects:

• Work in an adult prison environment
• Interact with adults in custody during treatment, sometimes without direct security supervision
• Potential exposure to verbally or physically aggressive individuals in custody
• Requires alertness and caution

Benefits:

Employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life coverage through the PEBB and retirement benefits through PERS. Paid leave, including vacation and sick days, are provided monthly, and salary increases follow the labor contract terms.

Additional incentives:

• 4.75% differential for licensed QMHPs
• 5% increase for bilingual QMHPs
• 5% raise for lead worker QMHPs

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing AND Oregon state license, OR
• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy AND Oregon state license, OR
• Graduate degree in psychology, social work, or related fields, OR
• Current Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) certification, OR
• Qualified Mental Health Intern status as per defined regulations

Essential Skills:

• Assessment and Diagnosis
• Case Conceptualization
• Treatment Planning
• Crisis Intervention
• Suicide Assessment
• Behavior Management
• Case Management
• Building Client Relationships

Additional Requirements:

The application process will confirm your Qualified Mental Health Professional status at the time of hiring.