Mental Health Associate - 5411

ColumbiaCare Services, Inc.; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 27,552 - 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 Program

100% Vested Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Personal Growth Hours

Company Paid Life Insurance

Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A nonprofit behavioral health agency is seeking a Residential Associate for their program in Eugene, Oregon. This entry-level position involves supporting adults with serious mental illnesses, focusing on life skills development, therapeutic interventions, and clinical documentation. Candidates must have eligibility for QMHA registration and a bachelor's degree or relevant experience. The role offers a flexible part-time night schedule with competitive hourly pay. Apply to join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) registration required.
• Experience as a Direct Support Professional or similar role is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support development of life skills and therapeutic interventions.
• Manage housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication administration.
• Document clinical interactions accurately.

Skills

Experience with behavioral health needs

Crisis de-escalation

CPR training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science

Minimum three years of behavioral health experience

Job description

What We Offer

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
• 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 Position

We are looking for a Residential Associate to join our team at our River Bridge SRTF program in Eugene, Oregon. Residential Associates work as members of a direct care team serving adults with serious mental illness. Their 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 working as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA), Direct Support Professional (DSP), 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!

Vocational Training Program

For applicants starting as a QMHA-R, ColumbiaCare offers a Vocational Training Program to accelerate the training, on‑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

Monday through Tuesday, 10:00 pm – 8:00 am (Part‑time, Night)

What You’ll Make

$20.00 – $22.00 per hour, DOE/Credentials. An additional $2.50 per hour night shift differential will apply during the work hours of 10:00 pm – 6:00 am. Additional 5% language differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired).

About the Program

River Bridge is a secure, co‑ed, 16‑bed program serving adults living with a mental illness, some of whom are also under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB). River Bridge offers multiple therapeutic areas for residents, and a large, private backyard for 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 one of the following three criteria:

• 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 the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), we will assist you in registering within 30 days of hire.

Driving

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
• lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds
• occasionally use ladders, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable.

You must successfully complete crisis de‑escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands‑on maneuvers and techniques and may require an individual to lift and transfer clients.

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 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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider