Salary: $6,924.24 - $9,853.10 Monthly
Location : Bend, OR
Job Type: Regular, full time, full benefits
Job Number:
Department: Health Services
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: 7/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

ABOUT THE JOB:
As a part of the Behavioral Health Specialist II, School Based Health Center team, you will have the opportunity to provide various intensive outpatient services to a diverse group of children, teens, and families seeking both mental health and addiction services. This includes individuals with a variety of diagnoses or experiences including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, attachment issues, ADHD, PTSD, Bi-polar disorder, substance abuse and psychosis. In addition to being skilled at providing individual counseling with children and teens, a successful candidate is one who is willing and able to provide integrated health interventions, family focused treatment services, case management services, lead therapy groups, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

This position works within School Based Health Clinics, on site at higher needs schools in the community. In this position, you will work closely with the schools and medical providers at these sites to provide intensive services to youth in the North County communities. You will also work closely with other DCBH teams, including WRAP, YAT, and other intensive youth services programs. Services will be provided face-to-face, via video, and over the phone with clients.

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, though an adjusted work schedule can be discussed. This position is primarily located in Redmond, however, travel to locations in Deschutes County may be required to meet department needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct and indirect behavioral health services to youth and families within a school based health center.
• Prepare comprehensive assessments and provide community-based intensive services.
• Behavioral Health treatment for children and families.
• Coordination with schools and medical providers.
• Collaboration with DCBH teams.

Knowledge of or experience with:

• Preparing concise and complete reports and documentation related to client treatment, progress and services in a timely and professional manner.
• Screening, assessing and diagnosing clients for services.

Skill in:

• Effective communication both verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients and their families, other agencies, and the public at all times.
• Maintaining professionalism in accordance with ethical standards and confidentiality requirements.
• Working effectively both independently and in a team setting.

*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.

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Compensation

$6,924.24 to $9,279.11 per month for a 172.67 hour work month.

$7,352.53 to $9,853.10 per month for a 172.67 hour work month for those possessing current licensure without restrictions from a recognized governing board in Oregon as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union-represented position is available immediately.

BENEFITS:

Our robust healthcare package covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $100 for employee only and $121 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.
Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy or a behavioral science field; AND one (1) year of experience in the behavioral health field;
• OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job.

There are registration/certification requirements under the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO) that apply to Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP) hired by Deschutes County Health Services (DCHS). This only applies to QMHPs who do not possess current licensure or are currently pursuing licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPC. Please see website for information on these requirements:https://mhacbo.org/en/.
There is no need to take action at this point. More information will be provided to candidates who progress to the final stage of the interview process. Registration and/or certification must be received within 14 days of hire date. Fees will be paid by DCHS if the candidate selected for the position meets the criteria for registration/certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a behavioral health field with two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in providing counseling and casework services.
• Current licensure without restrictions from a recognized governing board in Oregon as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
• Familiarity with the WRAP-Around and other intensive youth services programs.
• Experience in Integrated Behavioral Health and Medical Care programs.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Necessary Special Requirements
Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
Must have dependable transportation and be willing and able to drive throughout the tri-county area in sometimes adverse weather conditions.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule when necessary, to meet client and department needs.

NOTE: this position requires a Criminal Background check through the State Background Check Unit/Orchards, which may also include being fingerprinted. These rules provide for the reasonable screening under ORS 181A.195, 181A.200, 409.027 AND 413.036 of the County's employees to determine if they have a history of specific criminal behavior identified in federal or state law or rules such that they should not be allowed to work, be employed, or perform in positions covered by these rules. Please click to review Criminal Records Check Rules. All offers of employment for this position are contingent upon the candidate receiving final approval from the State Background Check Unit/Orchards to work in this position.

Per Deschutes County Health Services' contracts with Bend-La Pine Schools (BLS), anyone with unsupervised contact with students must complete a fingerprint-based background check. This check is a requirement to follow Oregon State law (ORS 326.603). Instructions will be provided if a contingent offer of employment is extended.

Behavioral Health Specialist II, Licensed:

• Candidates must not be excluded (or Opt-out) from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
• All clinicians providing Mental Health services must be eligible to be enrolled in Oregon Medicaid as a MH Provider within the first 30 days for hire.