Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) – Adult

**Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) \- Adult Outpatient Services** **New Directions Northwest \| Baker City, Oregon** **FIND YOUR PURPOSE. FIND YOUR PLACE.** *Do meaningful clinical work in a community where you can make an impact.* The Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) provides trauma\-informed, recovery\-oriented, and culturally responsive behavioral health services to adults enrolled in the CMHP. This position ensures service delivery in compliance with OAR 309\-019 (Outpatient Behavioral Health Services), OAR 309\-033 (Community Mental Health Program Operations), and all applicable professional ethics and BOLI employment standards. **Why This Work Matters** Access to thoughtful, responsive mental health care can change the direction of a person or family's life. Your clinical judgment and relationships help turn that access into meaningful progress. **What You'll Do** * Conducts comprehensive assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and individualized service plans per OAR 309\-019\-0125 and 309\-019\-0105\. * Provides individual, family, and group therapy using evidence\-based, trauma\-informed practices. * Completes suicide risk assessments, crisis interventions, and safety planning as indicated. * Coordinates referrals to higher or lower levels of care, including residential, detoxification, or inpatient treatment. * Maintains consistent, reliable, and in\-person attendance as an essential job function under BOLI and agency policy. * Coordinates care with psychiatrists, primary care, QMHAs, peer support, housing, and social service partners. * Engages in discharge and transition planning to support community stability. **What We're Looking For** * Meets the Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) definition under OAR 309\-019\-0105(60\). * Master's degree in a behavioral health field (e.g., Social Work, Counseling, Psychology). * Licensed or registered toward licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.) preferred. * Two years of experience providing mental health services to adults preferred. * Must pass background check under OAR 407\-007\-0200 to 407\-007\-0370 * Valid Oregon driver's license and insurable driving record. * Clinical competency in DSM\-5 diagnostics, case formulation, and crisis response. **Build Your Career at NDN** At New Directions Northwest, we believe in developing people \- not just filling positions. Depending on your role and career path, opportunities may include training, professional development, credentialing support, supervision, and advancement within a multidisciplinary behavioral health organization. **Benefits That Support Your Life** Eligible NDN employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, HSA/FSA options, employee wellness, professional development, and career growth. Specific eligibility and benefit information will be provided during the hiring process. **A Rewarding Career. An Exceptional Life.** Living in Baker City means your life outside work can be pretty good, too. Surrounded by the Elkhorn Mountains and some of Eastern Oregon's most beautiful country, Baker City combines a historic downtown, short commutes, four distinct seasons, and a close\-knit community with easy access to hiking, camping, fishing, skiing, and other outdoor recreation. **Big Mountains. Small\-Town Connections. Great Careers.** **Ready for a New Direction?** **Find Your Purpose. Find Your Place.** **Build your career. Make Baker City home.** Explore current openings: newdirectionsnw.org/career