Mental Health Associate

Agence PROvidence; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

TriMet annual pass

Medical plan assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (25 days)

Retirement plan

Caregiver assistance program

Job summary

Providence St Vincent Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health Associate for a full-time day shift in the inpatient psychiatry unit. Under RN supervision, you will provide focused patient care and milieu management, supporting treatment plans and ensuring patient safety.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field, or equivalent experience, plus BLS/CPR certification. Prior inpatient/outpatient exposure is preferred, with opportunities to grow within a caring hospital

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, or related behavioral health field, or equivalent experience.
• Equivalent 3 years in Residential Inpatient, Psych Outpatient, or Acute settings (behavioral health not required).
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
• 3 years of mixed experience in the specified settings or related degree pathway.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospital-level patient care under RN supervision and mental health professional guidance.
• Observe and report patient status changes and collaborate with the treatment team to develop plans.

Skills

BLS/CPR certification

Inpatient psychiatric experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Behavioral Health

3 years of combined inpatient/outpatient/acute setting experience

Job description

Mental Health Associate full-time, day shift at Providence St Vincent Medical Center

Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to:

• Free, convenient, and ample parking
• TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefiteligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford)
• Medical Plan Assistance Program- provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income
• Tuition reimbursement/education– includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog. Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap
• Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year
• Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/orRoth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Lyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year

The Associate-Mental Health (MHA) provides patient care under the direct supervision of the RN, with indirect supervision of mental health skills by an employed Mental Health Professional. Provides hospital level and focused patient care, support, and milieu management for patients with behavioral health conditions and illness. Under the direction of an RN, observes and reports on patient conditions, changes, and collaborates with treatment team in developing treatment plans. Is sensitive to needs of these patients and alerts care team leaders of a change in status of the patients on the inpatient psychiatric unit.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St Vincent Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's DegreeStudies include, but, are not limited to: Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, or related to a behavioral health field. Also included are major studies in the medical field, including, but not limited to: Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.,or equivalent experience of 3-years in a mix of Residential Inpatient, Psych Outpatient, or any Acute Settings (does not need to be behavioral health)
• Equivalent experience of 3-years in a mix of Residential Inpatient, Psych Outpatient, or any Acute Settings (does not need to be behavioral health)
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• 3 yearsof either Bachelors Degree of 3-years of mixed experience (see above)

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.