Mental Health Associate - 4521

ColumbiaCare Services, Inc.; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Generous Paid Time Off

100% Vested Retirement Plan with up to 6% Match

Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility

Professional development and training opportunities

Job summary

ColumbiaCare Services, Inc. seeks a Residential Associate at our Kellogg Creek program. This full-time role supports adults living with serious mental illness, focusing on life skills development and therapeutic care in a 6-bed facility in Milwaukie, Oregon.

Offering a wage of $20.00 - $22.00 per hour based on experience, this position also includes comprehensive benefits. Must qualify for QMHA registration and have a valid Oregon driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Oregon driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Must complete crisis de-escalation and CPR training.
• Eligibility for QMHA registration required with specific qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support development of life skills and therapeutic interventions.
• Perform housekeeping and prepare meals.
• Administer medication and maintain clinical documentation.

Skills

Experience with mental health

Communication skills

Crisis de-escalation training

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science or related field

Three years of verifiable behavioral health experience

Equivalent combination of education and training

Job description

APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD!

What We Offer

Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including:

• 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

For more details about our benefits, visit our website!

About The Job

We have an exciting opening for a Residential Associate position at our Kellogg Creek RTF program in Milwaukie, Oregon. Residential Associates are members of a direct care team serving adults with serious mental illness. Primary responsibilities include supporting the development of life skills and therapeutic interventions, performing housekeeping, preparing meals, administering medication, and keeping accurate clinical documentation. If you have experience working as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), Residential Assistant (RA), Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA), Residential Counselor, Skills Trainer, or Caregiving for a client with behavioral health needs, then the Residential Associate position may be a great fit for you!

Vocational Training Program

For applicants starting as a QMHA-R, ColumbiaCare offers a Vocational Training Program to accelerate the training, on-the-job experiential learning, and testing preparation for qualified employees to achieve the 1000 supervised hours required to complete their certification as a QMHA-I. Through this program, this certification can be achieved in as little as 6 months. This is an optional program.

Work Schedule

Sunday through Wednesday, 7:00am - 5:30pm (Full Time, Day)

What You’ll Make

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour DOE/Credentials.

Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired).

About the Program

Kellogg Creek is a co‑ed, 6‑bed Residential Treatment Facility serving adults living with a mental illness who are also under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB). Kellogg Creek has a vintage, comfortable, and homey feel. It is near public services and transportation. Residents are screened for admission by the referring entity/state hospital, Clackamas County, the PSRB, and program staff for appropriate placement.

ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. QMHA employees are also eligible to apply for the Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program.

What You’ll Need

Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) registration. Eligibility requires 1 out of 3 Criteria below:

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science: Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Development, or related field;
• OR minimum three (3) years of verifiable behavioral health experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs in a supervised setting;
• OR equivalent combination of behavioral science education in addition to satisfactory supplemental behavioral health experience and training.

If not already registered as a QMHA through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), we will assist you in registering within 30 days of hire.

Vocational Training Program: Employees in the optional Vocational Training Program will have additional training expectations to meet the requirements for QMHA testing.

Driving & Physical Requirements

Driving is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants MUST also have a valid Oregon driver’s license, maintain a safe driving record, and have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, stand, walk, reach; as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds. It may require the ability to occasionally sit, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable. In addition, you must successfully complete crisis de‑escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands‑on maneuvers and techniques. Reasonable accommodations can be made.

About Us

ColumbiaCare Services is a non‑profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better. We are more than a company. We are a diverse team of individuals who are in the business of changing people’s lives. We specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in beautiful and therapeutic service settings. We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve. We value and honor diversity in all forms, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome persons from historically underrepresented groups to apply. We seek applicants who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affidavitive Action Employer; therefore, we invite individuals from all walks of life to apply. We strive to deliver equitable employment best practices and opportunities for all, from recruitment, to interviewing and hiring, to our retention activities, promotions, and training and growth opportunities. We give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran status as well as bilingual and/or bicultural applicants.