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Qualified Mental Health Professional

Benton County Human Resources
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JOB SUMMARY
The Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) on the Crisis Team provides phone and face-to-face crisis screenings and referrals involving a variety of situations including high-risk children and adults needing hospital, residential or respite care. Clinicians may perform a variety of treatment services for both voluntary and involuntary clients including, but not limited to, comprehensive assessments, case management consultation, and crisis intervention. Services are provided at the newly established Benton County Crisis Center (BCCC). This position will perform civil commitment evaluations for involuntary hospitalization and will work non-traditional hours including evening hours. 

What you will do:
 

  • Apply Theory in behavioral health and addictions diagnosis.
  • Plan and implement intervention programs.
  • Handle crisis situations.
  • Work effectively both independently and in a team setting.
  • Collaborate with team members.
  • Act professionally with regard to code of ethics and confidentiality.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, clients and their families, other agencies and the public at all times.


What you will bring:

  • Community behavioral health and addictions concepts. 
  • Client assessment and case management.
  • Treatment services, planning and protocols. 
  • Behavioral health disorders, substance use disorders and diagnostic classifications. Psychological, sociological, and psychiatric theories.

Click here for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.
 The first review of applications will be on September 11, 2025.Applications that are submitted after this date may or may not be considered for interviews. The posting may close without notice after the first review date when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received.  Please Note:

  • This position is required to work a schedule of (4) 10-hour days, which may include weekends.
  • An employee working at the Crisis Center will be assigned a scheduled shift.
  • The shift assignments will be either Day, Swing, or Night. Employees will be paid a shift differential according to their assigned shift.
    • 6:00 am - 9:00 am; Days - None
    • 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm; Swing - 9%
    • 9:00 pm - 12:00 am; Nights - 12%
    • All differentials paid are calculated on the base salary of the employee's current wage.
  • The department reserves the right to assign mental health stand by duties as operationally needed.
  • This position can be filled at a level 2 or 3, depending on qualifications.
  • This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies.
  • The salaries listed are for employment beginning after 7/1/2025.
  • An employee working


BENEFITS

  • $4,000 Hiring Bonus
    • One-time incentive for employees assigned to the Crisis Center to be paid after completion of probationary period
  • 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 - $97,479.41
    • QMHP - Health Care Professional 3: $73,881.87 - $103,285.76 
    • This position is eligible for two salary raises within the 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?

We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County. 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following minimum qualifications are REQUIRED for this position:

QMHP - Health Care Professional 2 level (HCP42):

  • 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 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 (HCP43):

  • 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 services; AND
  • PsyD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent licensure.

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.

Preferred Knowledge

  • Current licensure without restrictions from a recognized governing board in Oregon as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
  • Previous experience with SPMI.