Behavioral Health Specialist 2, Qualified Mental Health Professional (Wilsonville) Temporary Opportunity Job at Department of Corrections
Department of Corrections Wilsonville, OR
$5,398 - $8,250 a month
Initial Posting Date:
05/12/2023
Application Deadline:
05/23/2023
Agency:
Department of Corrections
Salary Range:
$5,398 - $8,250
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Behavioral Health Specialist 2, Qualified Mental Health Professional (Wilsonville) Temporary Opportunity
Job Description:
Behavioral Health Specialist 2, Qualified Mental Health Professional – Temporary Opportunity
Coffee Creek Correctional Facility Intake Center (Wilsonville)
Oregon Department of Corrections
The Oregon Department of Corrections is looking to temporarily fill a vacancy to work with AIC’s coming into custody at our Intake Center. This exciting employment opportunity works within the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility Intake Center in Wilsonville, Oregon. This opening is available to current State of Oregon employees and MUST receive current supervisor’s authorization to apply. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants and will be used to fill future vacancies.
A snapshot of daily work is primarily focused on completing mental health assessments, including diagnosis according to the DSM 5-TR. Other tasks may include screening new intakes, suicidal risk assessments and safety planning, and attending multidisciplinary team meeting, triaging client needs, and brief crisis support.
This is a temporary position: a position established in either administratively or an agency’s budget for a workload need to be reviewed every six months. We are looking for applicants that are interested in working from 8-40 hours a week.
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 treatment along with individualized case management. 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.
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; and
- Require vigilance and awareness.
Required Skills
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.
- Assessment and Diagnosis
- Case Conceptualization
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Assessment
- Behavior Management
- Case Management
- Relationship Building with Clients
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.
It is highly desirable to have a Master’s degree in Psychology, Behavioral Science or similar field.
How to Apply:
- In the Work History Experience section of your online application clearly describe your experience as it relates to the minimum and special qualifications, required skills, and/or desired attributes. Be sure you demonstrate that you have obtained any skills or attributes requested or required by the employer through education, work experience (including military) or by showing that you have transferable skills (i.e., skills obtained through military education or experience) that substantially relate to this position.
- All current State of Oregon employees MUST attach their current supervisor’s authorization to apply.
Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration. A resume will not substitute for completing the work experience section of your application. Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure to answer all supplemental questions and attach any required documents
Working Conditions
This position is in Wilsonville at the Coffee Creek Intake Center. 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.
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,
Maria Arellano
and reference number: REQ-127844.
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.
- Job posting may lose at any time after 12:01 a.m. on the closing date posted.
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