Behavior Health Specialist , Qualified Mental Health Professional; Umatilla

Position Title

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

• Initial Posting Date: 01/15/2026
• Final date to receive applications: 01/25/2026
• Agency:
  Oregon Department of Corrections
• Salary Range: $7,385 - $9,795
• Position Type:
  Employee

Two Rivers Correctional Institution – Umatilla, Oregon. The Behavioral Health Services team brings innovative and creative experiences and compassionate individualized treatment to the clients in care.

• Initial identification/Assessments of all mentally ill and developmentally disabled AICs
• Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention assessments
• Case Management, Treatment Services, and Records Management
• Release Planning and Consultation with other treatment teams
• Group Facilitation and training of staff

• Graduate degree in psychology, social work, recreational therapy, art therapy, music therapy, or behavioral health science; OR
• Current Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) certification; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing AND licensed by the State of Oregon; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy AND licensed by the State of Oregon; OR
• Qualified Mental Health Intern as defined in OAR (61)

• Assessment and Diagnosis, Case Conceptualization, Treatment Planning
• Crisis Intervention, Suicide Assessment, Behavior Management
• Case Management and Relationship Building with Clients

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life coverage through PEBB
• Retirement benefits through PERS; PERS qualifying applicants may receive an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%
• Paid vacation leave and sick leave accrued monthly; 11 paid holidays
• Optional short- and long-term disability, term life insurance, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• Full paid retirement program, Oregon Saving Growth Plan, and other benefits

• Include dates and duties of relevant positions and education to meet the minimum qualifications; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date; after application, respond to public records requests and veterans’ preference questions immediately.
• Monitor email and Workday account for updates; be prepared to submit skills assessment, writing sample, or other assessment during screening.
• Save a copy of the job announcement for reference; the announcement is not available after the deadline.

This full-time position is at Umatilla at the Two Rivers Correctional Institution. You will work in close contact with adults in custody and may be exposed to hostile situations. Exposure to chemicals, radiation, communicable disease, or other hazards inherent in a health care facility and correctional setting is likely. Shifts may include early, late, and weekend shifts; work inside a 24/7 facility.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons and supervises more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives. We commit to creating an organization reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging.

• After the Final date to receive applications, a recruiter reviews submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
• Top candidates are referred to the hiring manager; the hiring manager schedules interviews.
• Interview panels hold panels of stakeholders with predetermined questions and scoring guides; preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements.
• Final candidates undergo background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
• Classification and Compensation analyst reviews the successful candidate’s application to determine starting wages.
• Job offer is extended through Workday to the successful candidate.

Successful candidates must pass a Criminal Justice Information…