Behavioral Health Specialist 2 - QMHP bilingual SpanishEnglish
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$ 6123 - 8967
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Initial Posting Date:
01/07/2025Application Deadline:
/Agency:
Oregon Youth AuthoritySalary Range:
$6123.00 $8967.00Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Behavioral Health Specialist 2 QMHP (bilingual Spanish/English)Job Description:
OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY
Behavioral Health Specialist 2Qualified Mental Health Professional (Relocation Assistance Available)
Woodburn MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility
Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional Join our team at the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn with the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA). We are actively seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and while bilingualism in English and Spanish is not mandatory candidates with this valuable skill will receive preference and a bilingual differential!
At OYA we wholeheartedly welcome professionals like you who are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of youth. As a QMHP your role is pivotal in providing comprehensive mental and behavioral health treatment and services to the youth in our care. You will collaborate closely with a diverse team of experts including contracted psychiatrists psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) or psychologists to create and maintain a nurturing treatment environment within the assigned living unit.
Your primary mission will be to cultivate an engaging atmosphere that fosters the growth and development of young individuals empowering them to embrace responsibility adopt healthy habits lead fulfilling lives and engage in socially acceptable behaviors. Working alongside the Living Unit Manager (LUM) and the unit Case Coordinator (CC) you will exercise strong leadership within your designated living unit implementing and sustaining evidencebased interventions within a group living setting.
At OYA diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords; they are core values. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds encompassing different races ethnicities genders abilities and identities. We firmly believe that a diverse team brings a wide array of perspectives and enriches our collective expertise and we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of young individuals.
Would you like to learn more about this position or how our application process works Join our Recruitment team during our OYA Career Chat Sessions every other Wednesday between 11am11:30am PST. We can assist you with all your application questions and agency questions!
Click Here to Register for OYA Career Chats!
Additional Information:
- Open Until Filled: This recruitment will remain open until filled but we may close the announcement at any time when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
- We may use this recruitment to fill future vacancies.
- Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience skills and education. For more information on pay equity click here.
The salary range listed is the nonPERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible the salary range will increase by 6. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
This position receives annual increases on anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.
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ABOUT OYA
At OYA diversity equity and inclusion are more than just words on a page.To meet our mission and live our values as an agency DEI must be at the heart of all we do. We support cultural competence develop teams and cultivate leaders in ways that are equitable to everyone especially people of color those who identify as LGBTQ or those from other marginalized communities. We are explicit and intentional as we identify resources that all our youth and staff need to grow and prosper. Our DEI work connects closely with our culture of positive human development with safe and supportive environments where everyone is held accountable and connected to their community. The end goal is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.
If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences with the opportunity to contribute to youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity OYA wants to hear from you! People of color women and other members of historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply!
For more information please visitwww.oregon/oya.
Whats in it for You
OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package including lowcost highcoverage health insurance generous timeoff and a competitive retirement plan.
Discover moreabout working in Oregon state government byclicking here.
This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU). By joining and maintaining your membership with SEIU Local 503 the following benefits are available to you such as:
- $2500 life insurance policypaid for by your union SEIU Local 503. This policy is in effect if you are an active member.
- Up to $200000 of additional life insurancecan be purchased. Up to $100000 member life $40000 spouse and $10000 child is guaranteed within the first 90 days of new union membership.
- Short Term Disability insuranceis guaranteed if purchased within the first 90 days of new union membership.
- Legal insuranceenrollment is available to purchase within the first 90 days of new union membership.
- Tuition reimbursement.
What We Are Looking For:
- A Bachelors 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 Masters 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:
Eligible for certification as Qualified Mental Health Professional at the time of application.
NOTE:To be qualified as a Qualified Mental Health Professional you must have:
Graduate degree in psychology; or
Bachelors degree in nursing and be licensed by the State of Oregon; or
Graduate degree in social work; or
Graduate degree in a behavioral science field; or
Graduate degree in recreational art or music therapy; or
Bachelors degree in occupational therapy and be licensed by the State of Oregon:
AND
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/APPLICATION SCORING CRITERIA: If you have these qualities let us know! Its how we will choose whom to move forward!
Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.
- Preference given to those candidate that are bilingual in English/Spanish.
- Preference given to those candidates that has received licensure in their discipline.
- Certificates and/or work experience related to substance use treatment.
- Certificates and/or work experience related to sexual harming behaviors.
- 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.
How to apply:
1. Complete the application or submit a fully completed resume.
2. Complete questionnaire.
3. After you submit your application be sure to respond to the public records request authorization. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee the public records request task will come to your Workday inbox.
4. If you are a veteran the task to claim preference will come after the public records request question. Please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application. We will ask you for your documents later in the process.
Good To Know Information:
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire promote discipline or discharge will be individualized based on merit competence performance and business need.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion marital status age national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other status protected under federal state or local law. The more diverse we are the better our work will be.
Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at . Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 711.
Relocation Assistance:
OYA is prepared to offer relocation assistance to the successful candidate. This will come as a reimbursement and follow State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services Policy 40.055.20 which allows for reimbursement of expenses with receipts within the following categories (limits per category) not to exceed $1500.00:
- Moving of personal household belongings (up to 20000 lbs.
- Packing crating and unpacking of personal household belongings $1500
- Additional moving charges for full value insurance appliance blocking charges extra handling charges $2000
- Private vehicle mileage from old to new residence (two vehicles)
- Miscellaneous Expenses $5000
Preemployment Checks:
In keeping with our mission OYA will conduct a criminal record check per OAR 416 Division 800 a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional preemployment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check preemployment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.
All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a mandatory reporter of child abuse.
Visa Sponsorship:
We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Securitys I9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYAuses EVerify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.
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