Mental Health Associate

ColumbiaCare Services, Inc.; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading behavioral health agency is seeking a Mental Health Associate to join their dedicated team in Springfield, Oregon. This role involves providing direct care to adults with serious mental illness, supporting their therapeutic needs, and maintaining documentation. The ideal candidate will have experience in caregiving or mental health, and will benefit from a range of professional development opportunities, flexible schedules, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Generous Paid Time Off

Professional development and training opportunities

100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% Match

Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience as a DSP, RA, Residential Counselor, or Skills Trainer preferred.
• Eligibility for QMHA registration is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with serious mental illness in developing life skills.
• Maintain clinical documentation and provide medication assistance.
• Assist with housekeeping and meal prep.

Skills

Caregiving

Mental Health Experience

Crisis De-escalation Techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science or related field

Three years of behavioral health experience

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What We Offer

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Professional development and training opportunities
• 100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% Match
• Holiday Pay (9)
• Paid Personal Growth Hours
• Paid Time Off for Mental Health
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Spontaneous & Longevity Bonuses
• Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program
• Vocational Training Program: Accelerated training path towards QMHA certification

About The Position

We are hiring Residential Associates and Personal Care Associates (PCAs) at various facilities in Lane County. These roles involve working as part of a direct care team supporting adults with serious mental illness, developing life skills, supporting therapeutic interventions, maintaining clinical documentation, and providing housekeeping, meal prep, and medication assistance.

If you have experience as a DSP, RA, Residential Counselor, Skills Trainer, or in caregiving for clients with severe mental illness, this may be a good fit.

Vocational Training Program

Persons with three years’ experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related field may qualify to register with MHACBO as a QMHA-R and work towards QMHA-I certification. Our program offers accelerated training and on-the-job learning to complete certification in as little as 6 months.

Work Schedule

Day, Swing, and Night shifts available, up to full-time (TBD in interview).

Compensation

$19.00 - $22.00 per hour DOE/Credentials. An additional $2.50/hour night shift differential applies from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. Bilingual/multilingual candidates (Spanish/English) receive a 5% differential.

Requirements

Personal Care Associate

• Caregiving and/or mental health experience preferred
• Dedication to client well-being and ADL support

Residential Associate

• Eligibility for QMHA registration, requiring one of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science or related field
  • Minimum three years of behavioral health experience in a supervised setting
  • Equivalent combination of education, experience, and training

Must have a valid driver’s license, pass a background check, and be able to perform physical activities including lifting up to 40 pounds and crisis de-escalation techniques. Reasonable accommodations are available.

About Us

ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency dedicated to improving lives through outpatient services, residential programs, and community supports. We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply.