Mental Health Associate- CRC

Options for Southern Oregon, Inc.; Grants Pass (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family medical, dental, long-term disb

403(b) plan with 6% match

Generous PTO and 11 holidays

Job summary

Options for Southern Oregon, Inc. seeks a QMHA to assist residents with psychiatric disabilities, provide life skills training, document services in the EHR, and support safety and daily routines within the facility.

The role requires a BA/BS in a human services field or 3 years of relevant experience, MHACBO registry eligibility, and the ability to pass background/DMV checks. Proficiency with MS Office and the EHR is expected, with a valid Oregon driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (BA/BS) in a human services field or three years of relevant experience.
• Must be a QMHA on MHACBO registry or eligible to register.
• Must pass state background and DMV checks; valid OR driver’s license.
• Proficiency with Word and MS Office; ability to learn EHR system.

Responsibilities

• Teach life skills and manage residents’ symptoms.
• Access community resources and document services in the EHR.
• Assist residents in reaching their full potential and participate in cooking/cleaning duties.
• Transport clients between sites and maintain safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Independent work

Flexible/adaptable

Compassionate care

Education

Bachelors in human services

Tools

EHR system

MS Word

Job description

• Family medical, dental, long-term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more.
• Generous paid time off policy. (Annual accrual up to 208 hours - based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual). Plus, 11 paid holidays annually.

Overview

The MH Associate is a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) who assists in the care and treatment of residents with psychiatric disabilities. Provides individual and group life skills training and a wide variety of other paraprofessional duties to residents. Participates in keeping the facility and its residents safe, secure, and clean.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include teaching life skills, managing symptoms, accessing community resources, documenting services in the electronic health record, and assisting residents in reaching their full potential. This position also participates in facility cooking, cleaning and general maintenance duties.

Program and direct care staff on all shifts, including overnight shifts, must be awake, dressed, observant of program operations, and accessible to residents at all times

Transports clients to facilitate client-directed services, travels between sites and is required to drive.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree in a human services field OR three years of experience providing services in a similar setting with individuals who have emotional and/or mental and/or developmental disabilities, OR a combination of education and experience that provides the desired skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform the job.

Must be a QMHA on the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) registry.

-OR-

Meet eligibility qualifications to register with MHACBO.

Please visit www.mhacbo.org for more information.

Candidates must be able to use e-mail, compose documents, save and locate documents electronically, and learn to use our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Proficiency in Word and other MS Office applications preferred.

Must pass state-required background and DMV checks; possess a valid OR driver's license and a satisfactory driving record to be approved for driving rights. Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision.

Possess mature attitude and sensitivity to the needs of people who have a mental illness, understanding of HIPAA laws regarding confidentiality of privileged information, and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Options for Southern Oregon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.