Mental Health Specialist 259281

Medix™; John Day (OR); On-site; USD 81,000 - 102,000; Part time

Job summary

Medix™ in John Day, Oregon, seeks a compassionate QMHP/ Mental Health Specialist to deliver outpatient therapy, crisis intervention, and regional coordination for first-episode psychosis.

The role features a 7-on/7-off schedule, in-office work Monday–Wednesday with on-call rotations Thursday through Sunday, serving rural Eastern Oregon communities.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in SW/Psychology/Counseling or pursuing QMHP Intern Variance.
• LCSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in progress for QMHP Intern Variance in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Direct clinical care: screenings, assessments, individual and group therapy, crisis evaluations, and treatment planning.
• Crisis response: 24-hour after-hours emergency services on rotation; initiate holds and civil commitments with agencies/hospitals.
• Coordinate with schools, law enforcement, courts, DHS, hospitals, and clinics for joint case planning.
• Complete all documentation according to OAR guidelines and agency standards.
• Transport clients as needed; administer/observe UA testing.
• Identify and report abuse; complete investigations and safety plans.

Skills

Outpatient therapy

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Documentation & compliance

Emergency/crisis services

Client transport

Mandated reporting

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling

Bachelor’s Degree (in progress for QMHP Intern Variance)

Job description

Job Description: QMHP / Mental Health Specialist

Location: John Day, OR

Position Type: 26 week contact

Shift: M-W 12 hour shifts; On call THURS-SUN

Three 12–13 hour shifts per week (approx. 8:00 AM – 9:20 PM)

Typically Monday–Wednesday in-office, followed by on-call duty (7-on / 7-off schedule).

Pay Rates:

• Travel Weekly Package: $3400 - $3900/ weekly gross/week (includes $1610 non-taxed weekly stipend)
• Local Hourly Rate: $59 - $74/hr

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative Mental Health Specialist (QMHP) to join the behavioral health team in John Day, OR. In this multifaceted role, you will deliver outpatient therapy, provide rapid crisis intervention, and serve as the regional EASA Coordinator supporting youth and young adults experiencing first-episode psychosis. Working on a balanced 7-on / 7-off schedule, you will partner closely with local schools, law enforcement, and community agencies to provide comprehensive, high-impact clinical care across rural Eastern Oregon.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Clinical Care: Perform screenings, comprehensive assessments, individual and group therapy, crisis evaluations, and treatment planning.
• Crisis Response & Investigations: Provide 24-hour after-hours emergency/crisis services on a rotating basis. Initiate holds and conduct civil commitment investigations in collaboration with state agencies and hospitals.
• Community & Partner Collaboration: Coordinate joint case planning with schools, law enforcement, courts, DHS, hospitals, and local clinics.
• Documentation & Compliance: Complete professional, timely, and clinically sound documentation complying with OAR guidelines and agency standards.
• Client Transport & Testing: Transport clients as needed and administer/observe urinalysis (UA) testing.
• Mandated Reporting: Identify and report all abuse to appropriate legal offices, complete investigations, and establish safety plans.

Required Skills

Education (One of the following):

• Master’s or Doctorate in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred).
• Bachelor’s Degree if currently enrolled (or enrolling within 4 months) in an accredited Master’s program to obtain an Oregon QMHP Intern Variance.