Description

Job Description:

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

Two Rivers Correctional Institution –

The Oregon Department of Corrections is looking to increase their staff in their Behavioral Health Services (BHS) for General Population. This exciting employment opportunity exists within the Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla, Oregon. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates and may be used to fill multiple/future vacancies.

These positions are represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) labor union. This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

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. Behavioral health services are targeted to adults in custody (AIC) with severe or persistent mental illness. Short-term services are available to AICs who are not mentally ill, but who show high suicide potential, or who are experiencing other emotional distress.

What does this job do?

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

The position is responsible for:

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

These positions:

• Perform work inside an adult prison
• Have contact with adults in custody during treatment/consultation, at times out of visual range of security staff
• Are exposed to adults in custody that may become physically and/or verbally abusive
• Require vigilance and awareness

What's in it for you?

DOC employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life coverage through the (PEBB) and retirement benefits through the (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:

• 4.75% differential for licensed QMHPs
• 5% for bilingual QMHPs
• 5% for leader worker QMHPs

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 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 qualified Mental Health Intern, as defined in

Note: Some positions may require qualification as a QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional).

The equivalent of one year of full-time experience (1,920 hours), which may include applicable

internships, of the experience which demonstrates the competencies noted in the Qualifications and Required Skills sections.

Required Skills

• Assessment and Diagnosis
• Case Conceptualization
• Treatment Planning
• Crisis Intervention
• Suicide Assessment
• Behavior Management
• Case Management
• Relationship Building with Clients

Special Qualifications

Your application will be reviewed to verify that you are a Qualified Mental Health Professional at the time of hire.