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

Initial Posting Date:
11/09/2026
Application Deadline:
11/19/2026
Agency:
Department of Corrections
Salary Range:
$7,570 - $10,040
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Behavior Health Specialist 2, Qualified Mental Health Professional (Umatilla)
Job Description:
Behavior Health Specialist 2, Qualified Mental Health Professional (Umatilla)
Two Rivers Correctional Institution – Umatilla, Oregon
Oregon Department of Corrections
The Oregon Department of Corrections is looking for a Qualified Mental Health Professional in our Behavioral Health Services. This exciting employment opportunity exists within the Two Rivers Correctional Institution, located in Umatilla, Oregon. Behavioral Health Services has a multidisciplinary team that works hard to bring innovative and creative experiences to the clients in their care, and to provide compassionate and individualized treatment.
About the Job – Your Role
This 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.
Benefits
The 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
A qualified Mental Health Intern, as defined in 309-019-0105(61).
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 Qualifications
Your application will be reviewed to verify that you are a Qualified Mental Health Professional at the time of hire.
NOTE: To be qualified as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (OAR 309-032-0450(26)) you must have:
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

Skills
Risk Management