09/17/2026
10/01/2026
Department of Corrections
$6,895 - $9,140
Employee
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program, Behavioral Health Specialist 1/Qualified Mental Health Associate (Wilsonville/Portland) Limited Duration
Oregon Department of Corrections
We have an exceptional opportunity for a Behavior Health Specialist 1 with rotating shift locations between Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF) in Wilsonville, Oregon and Columbia River Correctional Institution in Portland, Oregon.
This position is expected to last through September 30, 2027; and will be filled as a Limited Duration; this position may be extended if additional funding is approved.
The purpose of this grant funded position is to provide care coordination for adults in custody (AICs) releasing from treatment into the community. These AICs are enrolled in Alternative Incarceration Program (AIP) or Co-occurring disorders (COD) treatment services in minimum custody institutions releasing to any of the 36 counties across the state of Oregon. AICs releasing from these programs may need assistance with identifying housing, transportation, clothing, SUD aftercare services, mentoring referrals, and/or medical or mental health referrals. The QMHA in this role is responsible for collaborating with systems stakeholders to identify resources, as well as referring out to community providers for care. Services provided include assessment, treatment planning, psychosocial skills development, behavior management, milieu management, case management, and care coordination. This position may also provide group facilitation as needed. This position has contact with all levels of institution staff, as well as other agencies, individuals, and groups that interface with the ODOC. This position is supervised by the Alternative Incarceration Treatment Program Manager.
This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
There may be multiple ways to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. We encourage you to review all the options carefully—whether through education, experience, training, or a combination. If you believe your background has prepared you to succeed in this role, we welcome your application!
Your application will be reviewed to verify you have:
These positions perform work inside an adult prison, have contact with adults in custody (AIC) during treatment/consultation, at times out of visual range of security staff, are exposed to AICs that may become physically and/or verbally abusive; and require vigilance and awareness.
This position requires travel between Correctional facilities in Portland and Wilsonville. You must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record or be able to provide an acceptable alternative method of transportation.
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.
The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.
The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:
The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.
The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.
Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application. You will have up until 24 hours after the posted application deadline to submit the appropriate documentation.
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.
Recruiter: Kelli Ketchum, Kelli.L.Ketchum@doc.oregon.gov
Reference Number: Req-205663
Official LinkedIn page for the state of Oregon. Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern boundaries, respectively. The area was inhabited by many indigenous tribes before the arrival of traders, explorers, and settlers who formed an autonomous government in Oregon Country in 1843. The Oregon Territory was created in 1848, and Oregon became the 33rd state on February 14, 1859.
