Mental Health Specialist/QMHP

Healthcare Recruiters International; Heppner (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,500

Relocation assistance up to $4,000

Health, dental and vision insurance

6% 401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Healthcare Recruiters International seeks onsite QMHP/MHS II‑IV for their behavioral health facilities in Oregon, with sites in Heppner and Arlington. A generous sign‑on bonus of $5,500 is offered.

The QMHP/MHS II‑IV provides culturally competent behavioral health treatment to people of all ages, working with partners and under supervision as required.

Qualifications

• Must have doctorate or licensure for MHS IV or a Master’s degree in relevant field with licensure for other levels.
• Master’s degree for MHS III; Bachelor's plus enrollment in a Master’s program for MHS II.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to children, adults and families including screening, assessment, therapy and consultation.
• Coordinate case planning with agency staff and other contractors; act as liaison and advocate.
• Participate in supervision sessions and collaborate with teams and community groups.
• Initiate new programs and review existing ones with staff as needed.
• Provide after-hours emergency services on a rotating basis with crisis intervention.
• Utilize agency software to maintain client treatment records and reports.

Skills

Behavioral health knowledge

Interagency coordination

Team collaboration

Recovery model knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

MHS IV: Doctorate or Licensure

MHS III: Master's degree

MHS II: Bachelor's + enrolled in Master's

Tools

Word processing

Job description

Healthcare Recruiters seeks onsite Qualified Mental Health Professionals/Mental Health Specialists (QMHP/MHS) for our client’s Behavioral Health facilities in OREGON: one in Heppner (located in Morrow County) and one in Arlington located in Gilliam/Wheeler County). Their mission is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well‑being of individuals and their communities. Hiring/sign‑on bonus of $5,500!

JOB DESCRIPTION

The QMHP/MHS II, III, or IV provides culturally competent and appropriate behavioral health treatment to individuals of all ages with all types of diagnosis. The position works closely with other involved community partners and is professional in all aspects of service delivery.

Additionally, this position assists administration in meeting the behavioral health needs of the community. Depending upon location, this position is supervised by the Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Director or Site Manager.

SOME RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clinical services to children, adults and families. This would include but is not limited to screening, assessment, individual and group therapy, consultation, and all other allowed clinical services.
• Actively participate in joint case planning and coordination with agency employees and relevant agency contractors. Act as a liaison between clients and other agencies. Act as a client advocate when appropriate.
• Actively participate in group and individual supervision sessions.
• Work with other staff and community representatives to initiate new programs, reviews, evaluates and revises existing programs, as necessary.
• Provide after‑hours emergency services on a 24‑hour, rotating basis to adults and children. This includes telephone consultation and crisis intervention in the community.
• Provide intensive children’s treatment services.
• Utilize agency software/computer systems to prepare current client records of treatment and reports as necessary and required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MHS IV (Licensed) - Requires a doctorate degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service‑related field, or a Master’s degree with accompanying certification as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT.
• MHS III (non‑licensed)- Requires a Master’s degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service‑related field.
• MHS II (non‑licensed w/ variance)- Requires Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or other human service‑related field and enrolled in or willing to enroll in a Master’s program within 4 months of hire.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have or be able to obtain certification from the Department of Human Services as a Certified Mental Health Investigator.
• Must have or be able to obtain Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor designation or Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor designation.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must possess, or have the ability to acquire, knowledge of symptoms and challenges faced by people with mental illness and addictions.
• Must have skills to professionally work with the public and the ability to coordinate services across various agencies and community groups.
• Must be able to develop cooperative and respectful relationships with clients and their families.
• Must have knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, about the recovery model.
• Must be computer literate and have the ability to type and utilize word processing and other software programs/systems.
• Must have the ability to work well with teams and other groups of individuals.

PAY GRADES:

• MHS IV: ($71,800 - $108,330K annually) Exempt (Expectation to work 40 hours a week) Requires Doctorate or Licensure

• MHS III: ($65,500 - $98,300K annually) Exempt (Expectation to work 40 hours a week) Requires Masters

• MHS II: ($55,000 - $80K annually) Non‑Exempt Requires Bachelor’s and enrolled in or willing to enroll in a Master’s program within 4 months of hire.

BENEFITS:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 6% initial 401K match
• Potential for Flexible Schedule Options
• Potential for tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid vacation, floating holiday, mental health days, etc. (Exempt employees receive additional admin leave hours)
• Paid holidays
• Relocation Benefit of up to $4,000 if moving over 100 miles, $ depending on distance
• Student loan forgiveness
• Paid licensure supervision
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Benefits