Behavioral Health Specialist 2, Qualified Mental Health Professional (Salem) Limited Duration Opportunity

Initial Posting Date:

04/22/2024

Application Deadline:

05/05/2024

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$6,034 - $8,788

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Behavioral Health Specialist 2, Qualified Mental Health Professional (Salem) limited duration opportunity

Job Description:

Behavioral Health Specialist 2, Qualified Mental Health Professional (Salem) limited duration opportunity

Oregon State Penitentiary

• Salem Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

The Oregon Department of Corrections is looking to fill a vacancy in their Behavioral Health Unit. This exciting employment opportunity works within the Oregon State Penitentiary located in Salem, Oregon. The Behavioral Health Unit is an inpatient mental health unit that provides clients with extensive opportunities to engage in group and individual therapy, as well as medication management. This unit is a program unit that includes several types of available groups, as well as a behavior therapy program. This multidisciplinary team works hard to bring innovative and creative experiences to the clients in their care, and to provide compassionate and individualized treatment.

This position is expected to last eighteen (18) months; and will be filled as a Limited Duration; this position may be extended if additional funding is approved.

This position is represented by the Association of Correctional Employees (AOCE) 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 care along with individualized mental health treatment. 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.

The Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) is a multi-custody prison and is the only maximum-security prison.

The Behavioral Health Unit at OSP is one of three Mental Health Special Housing units at the facility. It is an in-patient mental health unit for clients who have a serious mental illness and who have had behavioral problems in lower levels of care. It's two partnering Mental Health Special Housing units are the Mental Health Infirmary, a crisis unit, and Intermediate Care Housing, ODOC's second highest level of care. OSP is also home to a Day Treatment Unit and provides general out-patient services to identified clients. The penitentiary also has a full-service infirmary. OSP is proud of its commitment to provide quality care to some of the highest needs clients in the state, as well as its commitment to creating a culture of health and wellness for those clients and the staff who work with them.

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 Public Employees' Benefit Board (PEBB) and retirement benefits through the Public Employees Retirement System (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 lead 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 309-019-0105(61).

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

Preferred

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.

NOTE: To be qualified as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (OAR 309-032-0450(26)) you must have:

• a Graduate degree in psychology; OR

• a Bachelor's degree in nursing and be licensed by the State of Oregon; OR

• a Graduate degree in social work; OR

• a Graduate degree in a behavioral science field; OR

• a Graduate degree in recreation, art, or music therapy; OR

• a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and be licensed by the State of Oregon; AND HAVE

• 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 multi axial DSM diagnosis; write and supervise a treatment plan, conduct a comprehensive mental health assessment; and provide individual, family, and/or group therapy within the scope of their training.

How to Apply:

• In the Job History section of your online Workday application clearly describe your experience as it relates to the minimum and general knowledge requirements and requested skills.

• Be sure to demonstrate you have obtained any skills requested or required through education, work experience, or by showing you have transferable skills (i.e., skills obtained through military education or experience) that substantially relate to this position.

Working Conditions

This position is in Salem at the Oregon State Penitentiary. You will work in close contact with adults in custody in the institution setting and may be exposed to hostile situations or incidents. May be exposed to chemicals, radiation, communicable disease, or other hazards inherent in a health care facility and correctional setting. You will perform work inside a 24/7 facility, shifts may vary to include early shifts, late shifts, and weekends. You will have contact with adults in custody during treatment/consultation, at times out of visual range of security staff. You will be exposed to adults in custody that may become physically and/or verbally abusive and requires vigilance and awareness.

Requirements for Employment

You must be able to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following convictions are likely to result in being disqualified for this position: felony convictions, computer theft, identify theft and fraud. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer.

The Selection Process

• We expect to

• Initial review of minimum qualifications, knowledge, and skills.

• Consideration of top candidates

• Recruitment will review and refer the top candidates to the hiring manager.

• Hiring manager will review your application and an evaluation of your education, experience, training, and overall professionalism of your application materials.

• There will be interviews and/or testing to determine the best candidates for a position.

• Background check and reference checks

• All finalists must pass a thorough criminal records check and reference check.

• Note

• Your application materials will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range. The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes family health and dental insurance, optional short and long-term disability and term life insurance - all of which can be tailored to individual needs. Also provided are fully paid retirement program, modest life insurance policy, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Additional Information:

IMPORTANT: Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights (eeoc.gov)

ODOC is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone (that will have direct contact with residents) who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. For more information regarding PREA please visit: United States Department of Justice.

Veterans' Preference

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility. Please note - if you checked you are a veteran, you will be asked to upload your documents later in the application process, after you have applied.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter, Kelli Ketchum and reference number: Req-154871.

The fine print:

• Warning! The system will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You must submit your application after you begin the process - you cannot save your progress and come back to it later.

• Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours. Please plan accordingly.

• This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies.

• We may also use other factors to help us decide who will move forward, such as your related work experience, education, and overall professionalism of your application materials.

• Do not attach extra documents. We will only review documents requested in the posting.

• ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

• This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

• Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.

• This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

• Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. The pay and benefits on all announcement may change without notice.

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