Behavioral Health Specialist 2 - QMHP Relocation Assistance
Behavioral Health Specialist 2 - QMHP Relocation Assistance
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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 (Relocation Assistance)Job Description:
OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY
Behavioral Health Specialist 2 Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
Woodburn MACLAREN YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Are you passionate about delivering counseling and guidance to youth from diverse backgrounds Join the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility team as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and make a meaningful impact!
The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is looking for fulltime QMHPs dedicated to providing comprehensive mental and behavioral health services to youth at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including contracted psychiatrists psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) and psychologists to create a supportive treatment environment within the assigned living unit.
Your mission will be to cultivate a positive and dynamic atmosphere that encourages youth to take responsibility develop healthy habits lead productive lives and engage in socially acceptable behavior. Working alongside the Living Unit Manager (LUM) and Case Coordinator (CC) you will offer strong leadership and implement evidencebased interventions within a group living setting.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds as we believe diversity enriches our team and enhances our collective expertise.
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 and agency questions!
Click Here to Register for OYA Career Chats!
Additional Information:
- Multiple Positions: This recruitment will fill multiple positions that are limited duration temporary and permanent positions. We may used this recruitment to fill future vacancies.
- 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.
- Representation: This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU).
- 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.
- Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
NOTE: Please ensure youve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.
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.
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 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.
Working Conditions:
- All OYA locations are tobaccofree environments.
- Counseling and casework management is performed in a group living milieu. This may involve the treatment of emotionally unstable clientele and the danger of physical is present.
- Daily face to face contact with adjudicated youth and youth from the Department of Corrections who may exhibit hostile aggressive or ive behavior. This position is expected to enforce rules and to restrain youth during crisis situations.
- May be subject to a hostage situation.
- Employees are subject to recall during facility emergencies.
- May deal with angry and hostile family members and visitors.
- Weekend holiday or evening work may be required.
- Standby or oncall duty may be required.
- Travel to other OYA locations or to trainings throughout the state may be required.
- There is potential exposure to communicable diseases. The consistent and effective use of appropriate infectioncontrol materials and techniques is required.
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.
Have Questions:
For questions about the job announcement email the HR Recruiter at
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
