Mental Health Associate - 5258

ColumbiaCare Services, Inc.; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Flexible Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off

Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement

Professional development

Retirement Plan with up to 6% Match

Holiday Pay

Paid Personal Growth Hours

Paid Time Off for Mental Health

Company Paid Life Insurance

Bonuses

Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility

Job summary

A non-profit behavioral health agency is looking for Residential and Personal Care Associates in Coos Bay, Oregon. The role involves supporting adults with mental illness through life-skill development, meal prep, and documentation. Candidates should have behavioral health experience and a commitment to client care. A Bachelor's degree or relevant experience is required, and the position offers competitive hourly wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• Caregiving and/or mental health experience preferred.
• Eligibility for Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) registration is a must.
• Ability to provide care for Activities of Daily Living (ADL).

Responsibilities

• Support the development of life skills and therapeutic interventions.
• Perform housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Administer medication and maintain clinical documentation.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Dedication to client well-being

Behavioral health experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science

Minimum three years behavioral health experience

Job description

About the Position

We have an exciting opening for a Residential Associate or Personal Care Associate. These positions work as 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 and meal preparation, administering medication, and keeping accurate clinical documentation. If you have experience as a QMHA, DSP, Residential Assistant, Residential Counselor, Skills Trainer, or Caregiving for a client with behavioral health needs, this position may be a great fit.

Work Schedule

Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00am - 3:30pm (Full Time, Day)

What You’ll Make

$19.00 - $22.00 per hour DOE/Credentials. Additional 5% language differential for bilingual or multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired).

Compensation details

19-22 Hourly Wage

Benefits / What We Offer

Enjoy our 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 with 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

About the Program

Coos Crisis Resolution Center (est. 2003) is a 6-bed, licensed, short-term Residential Treatment Facility providing crisis resolution services and an alternative to emergency, short-term psychiatric hospitalization for those patients whose illness allows them to be treated in a residential setting. The program is located in a residential neighborhood and is near Bay Area Hospital and other community services. It offers a home-like and therapeutic environment with multiple common areas.

ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

What You’ll Need

Personal Care Associate

• Caregiving and/or mental health experience (personal or professional) is preferred.
• A dedication to the well-being of each client and helping them meet their Activities of Daily Living (ADL).

OR

Residential Associate

Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) registration. Eligibility requires one of the following:

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

If not already registered as a QMHA through MHACBO, we will assist you in registering within 30 days of hire.

Vocational Training Program: Optional program to accelerate QMHA testing; includes additional training expectations to meet QMHA requirements.

Other Requirements

Driving is an essential function of this position. Applicants must provide a valid driver’s license within 30 days of hire, maintain a safe driving record, and pass a DHS criminal background check.

Physical Requirements: Ability to frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs, and lift/carry/push/pull up to 40 pounds. May include occasional ladder use, squat/kneel, and other tasks. Crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings are required. Reasonable accommodations available.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and welcome questions to HR about eligibility or the application process.

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 value diversity and invite applicants from historically underrepresented groups. We strive for equitable employment practices across recruitment, interviewing, hiring, retention, promotions, and training. We give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran status and people with disabilities.

Location and Schedule Note

Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00am - 3:30pm (Full Time, Day)