Evening Mental Health Associate for Youth & Young Adults

LifeWorks NW; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

LifeWorks NW’s Zenith Residential in Tigard seeks a Mental Health Associate to support youth and young adults (17-25) with serious mental health conditions in a residential setting. You will provide skills training, case management, and related services per the treatment plan.

The role requires a QMHA credential or equivalent experience, with a bachelor’s degree or 3+ years in the field, plus strong communication and culturally competent practice.

Qualifications

• Must hold a QMHA credential (MHACBO).
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field, OR at least 3 years experience with individuals with severe mental illness.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively; understand mental health terminology and counseling techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally-competent treatment services to diverse clients and work well in a diverse environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Word; ability to use electronic health record systems.

Responsibilities

• Administers oral medications per physician prescriptions and hospital procedures.
• Provides skills training, case management, and other services per treatment plan.
• Coordinates services with staff and external organizations (government and healthcare providers).
• Assesses client needs and progress, using observations and records; maintains client health and behavior data.
• Establishes rules and procedures for client behavior; monitors and reports observations.
• Counsels clients individually and in groups on relationships, mental health, and life skills.
• Organizes activities and supports participation in social, educational, and recreational events.
• Provides crisis intervention and back-up support for staff as needed.
• May transport clients and provide basic first aid where certified.

Skills

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Confidentiality

Outlook

Word

EMR systems

Education

QMHA credential (MHACBO)

Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years relevant experience

Tools

Electronic health record systems

Job description

LifeWorks NW’s Zenith Residential in Tigard seeks a Mental Health Associate to support youth and young adults (17-25) with serious mental health conditions in a residential setting. You will provide skills training, case management, and related services per the treatment plan.

The role requires a QMHA credential or equivalent experience, with a bachelor’s degree or 3+ years in the field, plus strong communication and culturally competent practice.