Mental Health Associate - 5177

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

Professional development opportunities

100% Vested Retirement Plan

Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility

Job summary

A non-profit behavioral health service agency in Milwaukie, Oregon is seeking a Residential Associate. The role involves supporting adults with severe mental illness through life skills development, therapeutic interventions, and maintaining a safe living environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience or education in behavioral health. This position offers a starting wage of $20.00 - $22.00 per hour with various benefits including flexible spending and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) registration.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of life skills and therapeutic interventions.
• Perform housekeeping, prepare meals, and administer medication.
• Keep accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Experience with behavioral health

Communication skills

Crisis de-escalation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science or related field

Three years of verifiable behavioral health experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opening for a Residential Associate for our Johnson Creek SRTF program in Milwaukie, Oregon. Residential Associates work as members of a direct care team serving adults with severe and persistent 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), Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA), Residential Assistant (RA), Residential Counselor, Skills Trainer, or caregiving for a client with behavioral health needs, then this position may be a great fit for you.

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

Work Schedule

Sunday through Tuesday 11:00am - 9:30pm and Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm (Full Time, Day/Swing)

Compensation

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour starting wage, DOE/Credentials.

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

About the Program

Johnson Creek is a secure, 8-bed program serving adults living with a mental illness who may be under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB). The program offers multiple common living spaces including a living room with fireplace, a large open kitchen, and a park-like fenced backyard for outdoor enjoyment. Residents are screened for admission by the referring entity, Clackamas County, the PSRB and Oregon State Hospital as applicable, and program staff for appropriate placement. Johnson Creek sits on a large lot with a private, spacious backyard for outdoor recreational activities.

ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) 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 is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must provide a valid driver’s license from their state of residence or obtain and submit one within 30 days of hire, 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, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs, as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds. It may require the ability to occasionally use ladders, 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.

We recognize that expertise can arise from diverse experiences. If you’re passionate about our mission but unsure about meeting all qualifications, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about eligibility or the application process, please contact our HR department.

About Us

ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veterans 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 the culture in our communities 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 different backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.

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 and people with disabilities.