Behavioral Health Aide (On call) - Temporary - Health and Human Services

Marion County, Oregon

Salem (OR)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Marion County Health and Human Services is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Aide for Horizon House, a 24/7 residential facility in Oregon. The role supports adults with serious mental illness, often with substance use or medical needs, under supervision within an interdisciplinary team.

Must have a high school diploma and related experience; drivers license required; graveyard shifts available. Responsibilities include group and individual skills training, medication monitoring, and

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
One year of paid or unpaid experience with the individuals served, or relevant health/training.
Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience as determined by Marion County HR.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and Mental Health services in a residential setting.
Monitor for emotional and behavioral changes and apply de-escalation techniques.
Transport residents to medical appointments when needed.
Assist with house management and daily living skills training.
Coordinate resident activities and community outings.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

De-escalation techniques

Group facilitation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

High school diploma

CADC1 certification eligibility

Job description

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

Marion County Health and Human Services is seeking a compassionate, energetic and flexible individual to work in its Horizon House Residential Treatment Facility. This individual will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to provide Person-Centered mental health treatment services in a 24-hour residential clinical setting, serving adults with serious mental illness often complicated by substance dependence and/or acute medical needs.

The ideal candidate will have direct or related experience in working in a therapeutic milieu environment, facilitating therapeutic groups, conducting individual skills training, administering medications, maintaining clinical documentation, and transporting clients as needed - Oregon Driver's License is required. All shifts available, most emergent need is graveyard coverage.

General Statement of Duties

Behavioral Health Aides assess the health and social service needs of individuals through home and agency visits; refer clients to appropriate services; advocate for access to care; and deliver health-related information and education.

Supervision Received

Works under the general direction of a supervisor who assigns work, establishes goals and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness.

Supervision Exercised

Positions in this classification are not responsible for supervision or lead work. If a supervisor assigns an employee to perform the full spectrum of lead worker duties, the county shall compensate the employee in accordance with the Marion County Personnel Rules. However, positions in all classifications can be assigned to train others—such as new employees, volunteers, or individuals involved in cross‑training and special projects—for limited periods.

Typical Duties

Provide oversight and Mental Health services in a residential setting serving adults with serious and persistent mental illness.
Help to create and maintain a caring and supportive setting.
Monitor for emotional and behavioral changes and implement de‑escalation strategies as needed.
Monitors for compliance with conditional release plan from the PSRB.
Reinforces culture of abstinence and recovery.
Manage milieu environment by modeling pro‑social behaviors, assisting clients by guiding them through coping strategies by using grounding techniques and Person‑Centered interventions.
Assist with house management (e.g. inventory, meal preparation, house sanitation).
Provide individual and group skills training to assist in promoting community tenure (e.g. mindfulness skills training, coping strategies, independent living skills).
Coordinate and facilitate resident activities and community outings.
Transport residents to medical appointments, shopping etc. when needed.
Monitor medications and assist with medication administration.
Assist with drug/alcohol screen UA’s as needed.
Work effectively with case managers, crisis workers, families of residents, and others involved to provide well‑coordinated treatment.
Assist residents with daily living activities such as shopping, cleaning, laundry and other housekeeping duties as needed.
Other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Response Level 2: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on‑line or in‑person training.

Requirements for the Position

Experience and Training (Individual Recruitment Will Specify Additional Details)

Graduation from high school, or equivalent; AND
One year of paid or unpaid experience working with the individuals served by the position, or post high school training in health occupations, behavioral or social sciences; OR
Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County Human Resources.

Special Requirements

This position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non‑procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at:http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.
If position is within a Drug & Alcohol Treatment program, must be able to obtain CADC1 certification within 6 months of date of hire.
This assignment is represented by a union.
This is a part‑time, relief, and on‑call temporary position, which is eligible for overtime.
Typical Work Schedule: Hours vary depending upon the needs of the department and program. Horizon House is a 24/7 staffed program.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge and understanding of general mental health issues of individuals served, training or education in health, social sciences, psychology, or substance abuse fields, childcare.

Skill and ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions; maintain confidentiality; interest and skill in providing services to people; to read and write English; must be willing to work hours conducive to individuals served; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clients, coworkers, and other agencies.

Physical Requirements

Operates a motor vehicle; sits; stands; moves about the work area; climbs stairs; lifts up to 10-20 lbs.; pushes and pulls up to 10-20 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 10 lbs.; carries items weighing up to 20 lbs. for up to 50 yards; keyboard operation; rapid‑mental/hand/eye coordination; speaks in clear and audible voice; reads at 12 point font; depth perception; ability to hear at a whispered level; exposed to Heat/Cold/Humidity- climate/weather determined outside availability is a must, but the house is a temperature controlled environment; Dust- frequently due to housekeeping expectations; Smoke-rarely, but the residents do smoke cigarettes outside of the home and often the smell lingers in their clothing; Wet area - occasionally due to housekeeping expectations; Common household cleaners - frequently due to housekeeping expectations. Use of household cleaning chemicals (e.g. bleach, cleansers, etc.). Exposure to secondhand smoke

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full‑time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

Visa Sponsorship

Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. 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. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

Veterans’ Preference

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

Documents Required For Veterans’ Preference

One of the following:
MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action, veteran and disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, through Human Resources, in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e‑mail Human Resources if you wish to request an accommodation.

Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part‑time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.

Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, click here. For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, click here, and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.

Salary and benefits are subject to union contract negotiations and may change as a result.