Behavioral Health Specialist - Qualified Mental Health Professional; QMHP

Position: Behavioral Health Specialist 2 - Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
* Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.
* **** Multiple Positions******:
** This recruitment will fill multiple positions that are limited duration, temporary, and permanent positions. We may used this recruitment to fill future vacancies.
* ** Open Until Filled:
** 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:
** 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- 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  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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* A Master’s degree in psychology; social work; recreational, art, or music therapy; or behavioral health science
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* * two years of progressively responsible experience related to the series concept.

A Bachelor’s degree in nursing or occupational therapy
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* * licensed by the State of Oregon
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* * three years of progressively responsible experience related to the series concept;
** OR*
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* NOTE:

** To be qualified as a Qualified Mental Health Professional you must have:  
• Graduate degree in psychology; or  
• Bachelor's degree in nursing and be licensed by the State of Oregon; or  
• Graduate degree in social work; or  
• Graduate degree in a behavioral science field; or  
• Graduate degree in recreational, art, or music therapy; or  
• Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and be licensed by the State of Oregon:

** AND
* * 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 multiaxial DSM diagnosis; write and supervise a treatment plan, conduct comprehensive mental health assessment; and provide individual, family, and/or group therapy within the scope of practice.
* Preference given to those candidates that has received licensure in their discipline.
* Strong clinical skills providing mental health treatment to adolescents and young adults.
* Experience providing treatment in gang affiliation, anger management, fire setting, and violent offending.
* Certificates and/or work experience related to substance use treatment.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills assessed.
* Ability to provide clinical work independently.
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