Qualified Mental Health Specialist

Company Description: Adey House is a licensed Residential Treatment Home that provides recovery-oriented, trauma-informed services for adults living with serious mental illness. Our mission is to provide a safe, home-like environment where residents receive individualized behavioral health treatment that promotes stability, independence, and community integration.

Role Description: This part-time, on-site Qualified Mental Health Professional role is located in Beaverton, OR. The Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) serves as the primary clinical leader for the Residential Treatment Home. This position is responsible for conducting clinical assessments, developing and monitoring individualized treatment plans, supervising behavioral health interventions, providing clinical consultation to staff, and ensuring compliance with Oregon Health Authority licensing standards and Medicaid requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

Clinical Assessment & Treatment

• Complete comprehensive mental health assessments for new admissions.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update Person-Centered Service Plans (PCSPs).
• Conduct ongoing clinical evaluations and monitor resident progress.
• Coordinate treatment recommendations with psychiatric and medical providers.
• Ensure treatment interventions align with evidence-based practices.

Clinical Oversight

• Provide clinical supervision and guidance to Support Professionals and Qualified Mental Health Associates (QMHAs), as applicable.
• Review clinical documentation for quality and compliance.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Support staff in managing complex behavioral health needs.

Crisis Intervention

• Respond to behavioral health crises and psychiatric emergencies.
• Conduct suicide risk and behavioral risk assessments.
• Develop crisis prevention and intervention strategies.
• Coordinate with mobile crisis teams, hospitals, and emergency responders when necessary.

Resident Care Coordination

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care providers, therapists, and community agencies.
• Facilitate successful admissions, transitions, and discharges.
• Monitor residents' progress toward recovery goals.
• Promote independent living skills and community integration.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR Chapter 309, Division 35), Oregon Health Authority requirements, and applicable Medicaid standards.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation.
• Participate in licensing inspections and quality assurance activities.
• Assist with policy development and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates include one or more of the following:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Psychologist
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
• Registered Nurse with qualifying education and Oregon licensure where applicable
• Other professionals meeting Oregon QMHP educational and competency standards, including qualifying graduate degrees in psychology, social work, behavioral sciences, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum three years of experience working with adults experiencing serious mental illness.
• Experience in residential treatment, crisis stabilization, psychiatric hospitals, or community behavioral health.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented services, and motivational interviewing.
• Experience working with Medicaid-funded behavioral health programs.
• Familiarity with Oregon Health Authority licensing requirements.
• Experience supervising behavioral health staff.

Knowledge & Skills:

Successful candidates will demonstrate expertise in:

• Mental health assessment
• Diagnostic formulation
• Treatment planning
• Crisis intervention
• Suicide risk assessment
• Behavioral management
• Clinical documentation
• Recovery-oriented care
• Trauma-informed treatment
• Clinical supervision
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely respond to behavioral emergencies.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to transport residents if required.
• Valid Oregon driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Schedule:

• Approximately 20–25 hours per week.
• Flexible weekday schedule.
• Participation in monthly treatment team meetings.
• On-call clinical consultation as arranged.

Compensation:

$35-$40 per hour.

All applicants can submit their resumes to Adeyhouse0@gmail.com for consideration.