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Salary : $69,716.88 - $106,797.48 Annually Job Type: Regular Full-time Department: Health Services Division: AFSCME Bargaining Unit:: AFSCME Classification:: HCP42 FLSA Exempt Status: Overtime Exempt Job Summary Are you passionate about making a real impact in the lives of individuals with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders? If you thrive in dynamic, community-based environments and want to go beyond traditional office-based roles, this is the opportunity for you! Join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, where flexibility, creativity, and compassion are at the heart of our approach. About the ACT Team Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an evidence-based, client-centered service model that provides comprehensive, community-based mental health treatment and support. We believe in delivering care where it's needed most-out in the community, where our clients live, work, and interact. ACT provides highly integrated services from a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including mental health clinicians, medical staff, and substance use experts. We work with adults (ages 18 and over) who have Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and often experience co-occurring substance use disorders. These individuals may face significant barriers to accessing traditional treatment settings. ACT's goal is to support clients by bringing services directly to them-whether it's in their homes, shelters, or other familiar settings-helping them integrate into their communities and lead independent lives. Job Summary As a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) on the ACT Team, you will play a pivotal role in providing recovery-oriented, crisis, and therapeutic case management services to individuals with severe mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. You will offer services both in individual and group settings, using evidence-based clinical practices, harm reduction strategies, and trauma-informed care to help clients move toward stability and independence. This position is key to delivering intensive, community-based mental health services. Your role will include: Mental health assessments and service planning tailored to individual client needs Crisis intervention and management for clients experiencing acute episodes Community outreach to engage clients where they live, work, and socialize Collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to deliver integrated services Evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mental health challenges Cultural competence in working with diverse populations, ensuring services are inclusive and accessible to all Click here or a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position. About Us At Benton County Behavioral Health, we are committed to serving all residents of Benton County. We take pride in fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work environment for our team members and clients alike. Why Join Our Team? Impact: Be part of a team that makes a difference every day in the lives of those who need it most. Flexibility: Work in a variety of community settings, from homes to shelters to local parks. Comprehensive Training: Benefit from ongoing professional development and training in evidence-based practices. Supportive Team: Collaborate with a diverse, multidisciplinary team of experts dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care. The first review of applications will be Friday, February 6, 2026. Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. This listing may close at any time after the first review date. BENEFITS 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 - $100,793 QMHP - Health Care Professional 3: $73,881 - $106,797 This position is eligible for two salary raises within your 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? Reach out to us anytime: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The following minimum qualifications are REQUIREDfor 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. A master's degree is required with the exception of a bachelor's degree in nursing or occupational therapy. 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. Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link: Oregon Pay Equity Law Questions regarding this position can be directed to Anna Dennis, ACT Program Manager Benton County Health Department Telephone: ************** Benton County Mental Health Services Working at Benton County Living in Benton County 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 is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). 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: 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 ************. Benton County is an equal opportunity Employer. Helpful links and contact information Learn more about link For more information you may contact us by e-mail at or by phone at ************. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AT BENTON COUNTY Working for the County is so much more than a job. It is a chance to make a local difference - in your own life and the lives of the people around you. Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, ninety miles south of Portland and forty miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural and major sporting events. Combined with unmatched outdoor recreation, County residents like to say they "have it all". With the Cascade Range, eighty miles to the East, and the Pacific Ocean fifty miles to the West - going out for a day at the beach, fishing, hunting, cycling or hiking is all within reach - Benton County truly offers something for everyone. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of its employees and their families. Competitive benefits and an active employee wellness program is a top priority for the County. 01 Please list any active professional certifications or licenses you currently possess (ex. LCSW, LPC, PsyD, other). Please include expiration dates. If none, type N/A 02 Please select the option below that best applies to you: I am licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors or the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers. I am credentialed by the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board (MHACBO) as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). I have registered with MHACBO to become credentialed as a QMHP. I am NOT licensed with the State nor have I registered with MHACBO to become credentialed as a QMHP. Required Question