State of Oregon
Location
Woodburn, Oregon
Salary
$6,420 - $8,967 / MONTH
The role involves providing comprehensive mental and behavioral health treatment and services to youth in care, collaborating with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, or psychologists to maintain a nurturing treatment environment. The specialist will exercise leadership within the living unit, implementing evidence-based interventions to foster youth development, responsibility, and socially acceptable behaviors.
Candidates must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) certification, which requires specific educational backgrounds such as a graduate degree in psychology or social work, or a licensed nursing/occupational therapy degree plus relevant experience. Preference is given to candidates bilingual in English and Spanish, and those with licensure in their discipline.
$6,420.00 - $8,967.00 Position Type: Employee
Behavioral Health Specialist 2 - QMHP (bilingual Spanish/English)
OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY Behavioral Health Specialist 2-Qualified 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 evidence-based 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 11am-11:30am PST. We can assist you with all your application questions and agency questions! Click here to register for OYA Career Chats
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 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1. Relocation Assistance: OYA is prepared to offer relocation assistance to the successful candidate. This reimbursement package must be requested by the candidate and approved before accepting the position. Approved assistance packages, noted in the offer letter, will be processed as a reimbursement and must 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 $1,500.00: Moving of personal household belongings (up to 20,000 lbs.) Packing, crating, and unpacking of personal household belongings ($1,500) Additional moving charges for full value insurance, appliance blocking charges, extra handling charges ($2,000) Private vehicle mileage from old to new residence (two vehicles) Miscellaneous Expenses ($5,000) Pre-employment 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 pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening education verification, and/or board certification and/or professional licensing status check as required for the position. In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities. In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards. 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 Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYA uses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States. Have Questions?: For questions about the job announcement, email OYAJobs@oya.oregon.gov. Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”
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