Mental Health Associate - 5345

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

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Flexible Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off

Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program

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

Paid Time Off for Mental Health

Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading behavioral health agency in Oregon is hiring a Residential Associate for their Fairview program. Responsibilities include providing direct support to adults with serious mental illness, maintaining clinical documentation, and assisting with medication administration. Applicants should have a qualifying degree in Behavioral Science or relevant experience. Competitive pay of $20.00 - $22.00 per hour, plus potential differentials for night shifts and bilingual skills.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) registration.
• Driving is an essential function with a valid driver's license required.
• Experience working with adults with serious mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to adults with serious mental illness.
• Maintain clinical documentation accurately.
• Administer medication and perform housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Crisis de-escalation

CPR certification

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science or related field

3 years behavioral health experience

Job description

Overview

We are hiring a Residential Associate to join our team at the Fairview Firs SRTF program in Fairview, Oregon. Residents are adults with serious mental illness; the team provides direct care, supports development of life skills and therapeutic interventions, and maintains clinical documentation.

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
• 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 Position

We are looking for a Residential Associate to join our team at our Fairview Firs SRTF program in Fairview, Oregon. Residential Associates 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. Experience as a QMHA, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Residential Assistant (RA), Residential Counselor, Skills Trainer, or caregiving for a client with behavioral health needs is welcome.

Work Schedule

Monday through Wednesday, 10:00pm – 8:00am (Part Time, Night).

What You’ll Make

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour DOE/Credentials. An additional $2.50 per hour night shift differential applies during 10:00pm–6:00am.

Additional 5% Language Differential offered for bilingual/multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired).

About the Program

Fairview Firs is a secure, co-ed, 4-bed program serving adults with mental illness who may have exceptional medical needs. The program includes an ADA-accessible unit and is equipped to support individuals with psychiatric polydipsia. Each resident has a private bedroom. Residents are screened for admission by Multnomah County and program staff to ensure appropriate placement. 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 one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science (e.g., Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Development) or related field;
• OR minimum three (3) years of verifiable behavioral health experience in a supervised setting;
• OR an equivalent combination of behavioral science education and satisfactory behavioral health experience/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 with additional training to meet QMHA testing requirements and to achieve the 1000 supervised hours for QMHA-I.

Additional Requirements

Driving is an essential function. A valid driver’s license, a safe driving record, and the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check are required. Physical requirements include the ability to frequently talk, listen, use hands/fingers, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs, and lift/carry/push/pull up to 40 pounds. Crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings are required and may involve physical tasks and assisting with lifting/transferring clients.

About Us

ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veterans services agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better. We are a diverse team focused on changing lives, with services including outpatient care, residential treatment, mental health housing, and other supports in therapeutic settings. We value diversity and promote equitable employment practices. We welcome applicants from historically underrepresented groups and prioritize protection for veterans and people with disabilities.

ColumbiaCare Services is an equal opportunity employer; we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Application and Contact

To apply or inquire about eligibility or the application process, please contact our HR department.