Behavioral Health Specialist - Oak Creek YCF QMHP POOL; Assistance

Behavioral Health Specialist 2 - Oak Creek YCF QMHP POOL (Relocation Assistance)

Initial Posting Date: 10/17/2025

Final date to receive applications: –

Agency: Oregon Youth Authority

Salary Range: $6,420.00 – $8,967.00

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Behavioral Health Specialist 2 – Oak Creek YCF QMHP POOL (Relocation Assistance)

OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY Behavioral Health Specialist 2 – Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) Albany – OAK CREEK YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Are you passionate about delivering counseling and guidance to youth from diverse backgrounds? Join the Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility team as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and make a meaningful impact!

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is looking for full‑time QMHPs dedicated to providing comprehensive mental and behavioral health services to youth at Oak Creek 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 evidence‑based 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.

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• Multiple Positions
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  This recruitment will fill multiple positions that are limited duration, temporary, and permanent positions. We may use this recruitment to fill future vacancies.
• Open Until Filled
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  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
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  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, .

• The salary range listed is the non‑PERS 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.

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NOTE: Please ensure you've 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.

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…