What are the responsibilities and job description for the Qualified Mental Health Professional position at Oregon Department of Corrections?
About the Job – Your Role
This position identifies, according to specific criteria, all mentally ill and developmentally disabled (DD) AICs within the institution, coordinates regular contact with AICs to conduct mental status examinations, conducts suicide assessments, develops treatment interventions, behavior plans and risk management plans, and provides crisis services.
The position is responsible for:
- Initial identification/Assessments
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Prevention
- Case Management
- Treatment Services
- Records Management
- Release Planning
- Consultation and Training
- Group Facilitation
These positions:
- Perform work inside an adult prison
- Have contact with adults in custody during treatment/consultation, at times out of visual range of security staff
- Are exposed to adults in custody that may become physically and/or verbally abusive
- Require vigilance and awareness.
Salary : $7,541 - $9,986