QMHP Children and Family

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 (Download PDF reader) 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.
 

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: $69,716.88 - $104,019.11
  • QMHP - Health Care Professional 3: $73,881.87 - $110,215.00
  • 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: recruiting@bentoncountyor.gov

Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:  

Please Note: This position can be filled at a 2 or 3 level depending on qualifications.

 QMHP - Health Care Professional 2 level:

• 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 outpatient 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:

• 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 outpatient services; AND
• PsyD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent licensure.

 Special Requirements:

• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. 
• Valid Oregon driver's license.
• PsyD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT or equivalent licensure preferred for Health Care Professional Level 2; required for Level 3.

 The Ideal Candidate

• Organized, Self-Motivated Worker
• Strong Professional Boundaries
• Prior experience serving Children and Families
• Knowledge and experience working within the school system.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Passionate about providing school- and community-based services.

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.
• This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
• This recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies. 
• 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: Veterans Resources. 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 541-766-6081.

Benton County is an equal opportunity employer.
 
Helpful links and contact information
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.