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Behavioral Health Social Worker- Underfill Option (Pendleton Cottage)

  • Oregon Health Authority
  • Jan 31, 2023
Full time Government

Job Description

Behavioral Health Social Worker- Underfill Option (Pendleton Cottage)

 Application Deadline:

03/12/2023

Salary Range:

$5,148.00 - $7,902.00 monthly

 

Job Description:

The Pendleton Cottage, a division of the Oregon Health Authority, has a fantastic opportunity for a Behavioral Health Social Worker to join an excellent team working to help people recover from their illness and return to their lives in the community.

 

The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position at the Behavioral Health Specialist 3 level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for an Behavioral Health Specialist 2 to apply, as we may consider under-filling the position until the selected candidate meets the minimum qualifications for an Behavioral Health Specialist 2. Underfill training will not exceed two years.
 
What you will do!
The Behavioral Health Social Worker, provides psychosocial services to residents in a 24/7 16-bed, State Delivered Secure Residential Treatment Facility (SRTF), serving high risk/high profile individuals currently residing in the Oregon State Hospital. The social worker is the primary contact between the hospital, the SRTF and other agencies responsible for the resident’s care. 

What's in it for you?
We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.


This posting will be used to a fill one permanent position at Pendleton Cottage and may be used to fill future vacancies. This position will be posted until filled.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Possession of a Clinician license in the State of Oregon AND three years of professional experience related to the series concept

Underfill Option:

Behavioral Health Specialist 2 ($4693 -$7180)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • A Bachelor’s degree in nursing or occupational therapy AND licensed by the State of Oregon AND three years of progressively responsible experience related to the series concept; 

OR

  • A Master’s degree in psychology; social work; recreational, art, or music therapy; or behavioral health science AND two years of progressively responsible experience related to the series concept.

Preferred Skill

  • One year of direct service experience with severely or persistently mental ill adults in an inpatient or outpatient setting. 


The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.

 

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About Oregon Health Authority

The Oregon Health Authority is at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians. OHA is overseen by the nine-member citizen Oregon Health Policy Board working towards comprehensive health reform in our state.

Vision:
A healthy Oregon

Mission:
Ensuring all people and communities can achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnerships, prevention, and access to quality, affordable health care.

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