QMHP Children and Family

Oregon Counties; Oregon; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training budget

Licensure reimbursement

Generous time off

Job summary

Benton County's Behavioral Health team is seeking a QMHP to serve as a School-Based therapist for the Philomath School District, handling assessments, individual and family therapy, and group sessions for K-12 students with diverse mental health needs. The role includes clinic- and community-based services as required.

Supervision to obtain LPC licensure is provided, alongside a $1,000 annual training budget for continuing education and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, individual therapy, family therapy, and group facilitation using evidence-based clinical practice.
• Maintain a caseload of K-12 students in a School-Based therapy setting and provide clinic- and community-based services as needed.
• Collaborate with the Children and Family Mental Health team and supervise for LPC licensure.

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field

Job description

QMHP Children and Family

• QMHP – Health Care Professional 2: $69,716.88– $104,019.11
• QMHP – Health Care Professional 3: $73,881.87– $110,215.00

Job Summary

Benton County's Behavioral Health team is hiring a QMHP to work as part of our Children and Family Mental Health program! This QMHP works with children and their families who are in need of mental health treatment. Services to be provided include conducting assessments, individual therapy, family therapy, and group facilitation, utilizing evidence-based clinical practice and skills, and in compliance with program standards. This QMHP will have an excellent balance of working collaboratively as part of a team while also having a significant level of autonomy and flexibility in their day-to-day duties. The main function of this role will serve the Philomath School District as a School-Based therapist and will maintain a caseload of K-12 students who are experiencing a variety of mental health challenges. In additional to the school-based mental health services, this position will also provide clinic- and community-based services as needed.

The Children and Family Mental Health team is comprised of QMHPs, QMHAs, Care Coordinators, and Peers who are energetic, creative, and committed to serving the youth and families of Benton County. Self-motivated, dependable, and organized individuals are encouraged to apply. Supervision to obtain LPC licensure is provided, and a $1000 training budget is currently allotted annually for continuing education.

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First review of applications will be October 21, 2026.

Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. Please note that this recruitment may close at any time after the first review date.

BENEFITS

• Training and Licensure support!
  • $1,000 annual Training Budget available
  • Reimbursement for Licensure fees or MHACBO certification available
• Generous time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance!
  • 11 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave. Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
• $0 Health Insurance Premium!
  • Medical, Dental and Vision – cover your eligible family members without additional premium.
  • In addition, the County contributes up to $1,900 per year to your Health Savings or Health Reimbursement account, depending on plan and personal contribution.
    • Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications
    • You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year
  • Dependents up to age 26 are covered.
• Get ready for retirement. Generous employer paid contributions!
  • After 6 months of employment:
    • The County makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS.
    • The County makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary. You can add more if you wish.
• A free and award-winning wellness program
  • Interactive and personalized approach focused on your whole health.
  • Onsite and virtual seminars, wellness challenges and fun activities.
  • Monetary incentives and cool prizes to engage everyone and meet your individual needs!
• 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
• Annual salary range of:
  • QMHP – Health Care Professional 2: $69,716.88– $104,019.11
  • QMHP – Health Care Professional 3: $73,881.87– $110,215.00
  • This position is eligible for two salary raises within your first year as long as your performance is in good standing!
  • Note: salary placement will be based on your level of directly related experience and education consistent with Oregon’s pay equity law.
• Have benefits questions?
  • Reach out to us anytime: [e-mail]

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: This position can be filled at a 2 or 3 level depending on qualifications.

QMHP – Health Care Professional 2 level

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field; AND
• One year of health experience providing mental health outpatient services; AND
• Must be registered as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) with Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) or be able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

QMHP – Health Care Professional 3 level

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or closely related field; AND
• Two years of health experience providing mental health outpatient services; AND
• PsyD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent licensure.

Special Requirements

• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Valid Oregon driver's license.
• PsyD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent licensure preferred for Health Care Professional Level 2; required for Level 3.

The Ideal Candidate

• Organized, Self-Motivated Worker
• Strong Professional Boundaries
• Prior experience serving Children and Families
• Knowledge and experience working within the school system.
• Bilingual Spanish/Englishpreferred.
• Passionate about providing school- and community-based services.

Working & Living in Benton County

Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they "have it all."

Helpful links and contact information

Learn more about Benton County Understanding the County Application Process JobInterest Cards webpage For more information you may contact us by e-mail at [e-mail] or by phone at 541-766-6081.

Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.