Oregon state government

Oregon state government

Behavior Health Specialist 2, Qualified Mental Health Professional (Salem)

Salem | ODOC | Oregon State Penitentiary · Internship

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About the role

  • Initial identification/Assessments
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Suicide Prevention

Responsibilities

  • The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody.
  • This position identifies, according to specific criteria, all mentally ill and developmentally disabled (DD) AICs within the institution, coordinates regular contact with AICs to conduct mental status examinations, conducts suicide assessments, develops treatment interventions, behavior plans and risk management plans, and provides crisis services.
  • Perform work inside an adult prison

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in nursing AND licensed by the State of Oregon
  • A bachelor's degree in occupational therapy AND licensed by the State of Oregon
  • 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.
  • a Graduate degree in psychology
  • a Bachelor's degree in nursing and be licensed by the State of Oregon
  • a Graduate degree in social work
  • a Graduate degree in a behavioral science field
  • a Graduate degree in recreation, art, or music therapy
  • a Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and be licensed by the State of Oregon

Compensation

  • Paid vacation leave and sick leave are accrued monthly and wage increases are awarded in accordance with the applicable labor contract.
  • The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants.

Benefits

  • The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:
  • Family health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
  • 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
  • Optional short and long-term disability
  • Term life insurance
  • Fully paid retirement program
  • Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare

Equal opportunity

  • Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.
  • The Oregon Department of Corrections 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.
  • Learn more about PREA.
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