Posting number: 26-00142
Department: Health Services
Division: AFSCME
Job classification: Health Care Professional 2 - QMHP - Children and Family
Posting type: Open
Categories: Health Services, Mental Health, Human Services, Counseling, Community and Social Services
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Benton County is currently seeking a Children and Families Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
Benton County’s Behavioral Health team is hiring a QMHP to work as part of our Children and Family Mental Health program! This QMHP works with children and their families who are in need of mental health treatment. Services to be provided include conducting assessments, individual therapy, family therapy, and group facilitation, utilizing evidence-based clinical practice and skills, and in compliance with program standards. This QMHP will have an excellent balance of working collaboratively as part of a team while also having a significant level of autonomy and flexibility in their day-to-day duties. The main function of this role will serve the Philomath School District as a School-Based therapist and will maintain a caseload of K-12 students who are experiencing a variety of mental health challenges. In additional to the school-based mental health services, this position will also provide clinic- and community-based services as needed.
The Children and Family Mental Health team is comprised of QMHPs, QMHAs, Care Coordinators, and Peers who are energetic, creative, and committed to serving the youth and families of Benton County. Self-motivated, dependable, and organized individuals are encouraged to apply. Supervision to obtain LPC licensure is provided, and a $1000 training budget is currently allotted annually for continuing education.
Click here for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.
First review of applications will be October 21, 2026.
Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. Please note that this recruitment may close at any time after the first review date.
Kristi Reher, LPC
Children and Family Program Manager
Benton County Health Services
Telephone: (541) 766-6827
kristi.reher@bentoncountyor.gov
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”
Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
Job Interest Cards webpage
For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov or by phone at 541-766-6081.
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and the Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”
Voters elect three County Commissioners and a Sheriff to four-year terms. The District Attorney is also elected to a four-year term and is a state official. The County Commissioners are assisted in their administrative responsibilities by the County Administrator, who is responsible for implementing County policy, managing operations, budget, and supervising Department Directors. With a ’23-’25 adopted budget of approximately $485.9 million and 604 employees, Benton County provides a breadth of services through its departments of Assessment, Board of Commissioners, Community Development, District Attorney, Fairgrounds, Records and Elections, Financial Services, Health Centers, Health Department, Human Resources, Information Technology, Juvenile, Natural Areas and Parks, Public Works, and the Sheriff’s Office.
In addition to Oregon State University and local entrepreneurship, Benton County’s economy is driven by the tech and health industries and regional agriculture. Traditionally, county Ag has focused on grass seed, Christmas trees, wine grapes, seed crops, organic produce, lumber, sheep, cattle and dairy, but recent years have seen large upswing in hazelnuts and marijuana. The community’s passion for supporting a thriving local economy allow the county to boast chefs, restaurateurs, winemakers, brewmasters and distilleries committed to locally grown ingredients with a strong focus on sustainability.
