School-Based QMHP Specialist (HCP42)

Job Summary
The School-Based Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) provides both prevention-focused and outpatient-level mental health services to children and families in K-12 settings. Services provided include brief-individual therapy, family therapy, groups, case management and, if interested, providing presentations and trainings on mental health topics to the school community. This position will also provide occasional support to the Children’s Outpatient team in providing CATS (Crisis and Transition Services) to higher risk youth and their families which consists of participating in care coordination meetings and providing brief-therapy to support and stabilize the current crisis, often conducted in a clinic-based setting.

Our Children and Family program is a new addition to the Mental Health services offered at Benton County and our team continues to grow to meet the needs of our community. The School-Based QMHP will be a collaborative part of our interdisciplinary team of qualified providers while also functioning as a partner to the schools. Our current team is energetic, creative, and motivated and works closely with our community partners to support the youth and families of Benton County.

Click here (Download PDF reader) for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.

The next review of applications for this position will be completed on April 25th, 2022.
Please apply now if you are interested. Once the position is filled, the announcement could close at any time.

Considerations for joining our Team

• This is an 8:00 am to 5:00 pm position but each QMHP is in charge of their own daily schedule.
• Each employee is allotted a $1000 training budget each year for continuing education.
• LPC licensure supervision is provided.
• Our School-Based QMHPs enjoy the flexibility of their days/weeks and the creativity that the school-based format allows.
• This position provides a nice variety of services ranging from low-level, preventative mental health work in the schools to helping with our CATS (Crisis and Transition Services) youth in the clinic who are of higher acuity and engage in a team approach of intensive services. This variety and range help combat provider burnout!
• Depending on your comfort level and passions, we have opportunities to facilitate trainings, run groups, provide parent education, etc.
• Also review the benefits package outlined below!

Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Counseling, Social Work or Psychology; AND
• 1 year of clinical work experience in Counseling, Social Work or Psychology.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted. Please note candidates must have at least 6 months of actual work experience to be considered as equivalent.

Special Requirements

• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license. This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
• Benton County requires all Health Services and Clinic employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series or have an approved exception to the requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Successful candidates for this position must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception prior to their first day of employment. Failure to provide proof of full documentation or receipt of an approved exception will lead to withdrawal of the job offer.

Ideal Candidate

• PsyD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent licensure

Your Total Compensation/Benefits

• Annual salary range of $57,781 – $77,983.
• Rewarding work in a productive, innovative, and creative environment.
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service.
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave; and a great work-life balance.
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with Benton County.
• Choose between a traditional PPO (low deductible) medical plan in which you pay a portion of the monthly premium or an employer-paid (high deductible) medical plan with additional options for an HSA or HRA account.
  • The County funds up to $1400 (available for the high deductible plan only) for the HSA or HRA account.
• Choose between two dental group plans – MODA or Willamette Dental Plan.
• The Vision plan is embedded in the medical plans.
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance coverage, plus optional supplemental available for employee/spouse.
• Employer paid Long Term Disability coverage.
• Employer paid retirement contribution towards Oregon PERS.
• Deferred Compensation 457b Plan with employer contribution and optional employee contribution.
• Live, work, and play in Corvallis, Oregon.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to
Kristi Reher, Children & Family Program Manager
Benton County Health Services
Telephone: (541) 766-6827
kristi.reher@co.benton.or.us

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.”

How to Apply

• To apply for this position, click on the “Apply” button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
• Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
• Answer all supplemental questions.

After you Apply

• You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications, and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
• Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.

Additional information

• This is a FLSA exempt position.
• This position requires driving and may require use of a personal vehicle.
• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
• Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.

Helpful links and contact information
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
Job Interest Cards webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@co.benton.or.us or by phone at 541-766-6081.