Initial Posting Date: 11/02/2026
Application Deadline:11/12/2026
Agency:Department of Corrections
Salary Range:$7,570 - $10,040
Position Type:Employee
Position Title:Behavior Health Specialist 2, QMHP Limited Duration (Ontario)
Job Description:Behavior Health Specialist 2, Qualified Mental Health Professional Limited Duration (Ontario)Snake River Correctional Institute- Ontario, OregonOregon Department of CorrectionsThis is a limited duration position and estimated to last one year.
About the Job - Your RoleThis 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.
The position is responsible for:- Initial identification/Assessments
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Prevention
- 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
- Require vigilance and awareness.
What's in it for you?DOC employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life coverage through the Public Employees' Benefit Board (PEBB) and retirement benefits through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Paid vacation leave and sick leave are accrued monthly and wage increases are awarded in accordance with the applicable labor contract.
Additional applicable incentives:
- 4.75% differential for licensed QMHPs
- 5% for bilingual QMHPs
- 5% for leader worker QMHPs
This position is represented by Association of Oregon Corrections Employees, (AOCE). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
BenefitsThe salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.
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
- Oregon Saving Growth Plan
- Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
- And more
Minimum Qualifications- A graduate degree in psychology, social work, recreational therapy, art therapy, music therapy, or behavioral health science; OR
- Possession of a current Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) certification; OR
- A bachelor's degree in nursing AND licensed by the State of Oregon; OR
- A bachelor's degree in occupational therapy AND licensed by the State of Oregon; OR
Note: Some positions may require qualification as a QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional).
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.
Requested Skills- Assessment and Diagnosis
- Case Conceptualization
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Assessment
- Behavior Management
- Case Management
- Relationship Building with Clients
Special QualificationsYour application will be reviewed to verify that you are a Qualified Mental Health Professional at the time of hire.
NOTE:- 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.
Application Information- In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
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Working ConditionsYou 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.
Reference Number: REQ-209165
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- 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 applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
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