Behavioral Health Specialist 3

Initial Posting Date:

01/09/2025

Application Deadline:

01/31/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$7,562 - $11,065

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Behavioral Health Specialist 3

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Behavioral Health Specialist to join our team. In this lead role, you will provide specialized, evidence-based psychotherapeutic and psychoeducational treatments while supporting and guiding colleagues. You will play a critical role in developing individualized treatment plans, conducting assessments, and contributing to a collaborative care environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Services:

• Deliver evidence-based psychotherapeutic and psychoeducational treatments to individuals and groups.

• Conduct assessments to identify precipitating factors and develop behavioral support plans tailored to client needs.

• Administer tests and questionnaires to evaluate treatment needs and monitor progress.

• Perform suicide risk assessments and provide recommendations to the Interdisciplinary Treatment (IDT) team.

• Develop, review, and implement individualized treatment care plans and behavioral support plans.

• Consult with IDT teams to create and track evidence-based interventions for patient care.

• Respond to emergent patient needs and provide coverage for psychology peers as needed.

Supervision and Leadership:

• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to Behavioral Health Specialist 1 and 2 team members, trainees, and volunteers.

• Orient new employees, coordinate schedules, assign tasks, and assess performance in collaboration with supervisors.

• Lead in-service training sessions and offer expertise to colleagues and program staff.

• Guide work procedures, establish performance standards, and provide feedback to supervisors.

Program Development and Collaboration:

• Participate in the creation and evaluation of psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic programs for individual and group therapy.

• Attend unit rounds, inter-shift meetings, and other forums to ensure effective communication and high-quality treatment services.

• Generate accurate documentation of all treatment activities in line with organizational guidelines.

• Develop and implement positive reinforcement plans, patient engagement strategies, and behavioral support initiatives.

Professional Development:

• Participate in regular clinical and administrative supervision with assigned supervisors.

• Engage in continuing education to maintain professional competence and Oregon state licensure and stay current with advancements in the field.

Work Environment:

• On-site presence is required for patient interactions, clinical supervision, training, and responding to emergent needs.

• Access to specialized materials and equipment, such as assessment and treatment manuals, is provided on-site.

• Work hours are typically between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., with flexibility based on clinical requirements. Following successful completion of a six-month trial service period, up to 20% of non-direct clinical work may be completed remotely with an approved telecommuting contract

What's in it for you?
The Oregon State Hospital is one of the newest and best state psychiatric hospitals in the country whether you work at the Salem or the Junction City campus. The Pacific Northwest boasts year-round family outdoor activities with beautiful sandy beaches; lush, green mountain forests; deep, blue lakes; rushing white water rivers; and colorful, high deserts surround you for winter skiing; spectacular camping; fresh and salt-water fishing; day and long-distance hiking; and a multitude of diverse, cultural explorations.

We offer full medical, vision and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 11 paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you are a skilled behavioral health specialist with experience working in co-occurring disorders, apply today!

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements

Must possess a clinician license (i.e., LPC, LMFT, LCSW) in the State of OregonAND three years of professional experience related to behavioral and mental health treatment, specifically co-occurring disorders.  

Requested Skills

• Experience creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.

• Experience developing and implementing evidence based psychotherapeutic and psychoeducation treatment interventions, groups, and individual interventions.,

• Experience providing training to unit and program staff.

• Experience providing clinical supervision.

• Must participate in continuing education to maintain professional competence and Oregon state licensure as required by current standards.

• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams/Zoom.

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

How to Apply

• Complete application

• Complete questionnaire

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Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, please contact Barry Lein

Voice: 503-440-6484

Email: Barry.lein@oha.oregon.gov

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Additional Information

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• If you are offered employment, your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.

• Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test.

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Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Pay Equity

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition, we do not discriminate, or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. We determine salary by reviewing your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage. To learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values, click here.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.