Mental Health Associate - River Bridge SRTF

ColumbiaCare Services, Inc.; Eugene (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

Professional development opportunities

Vested Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Personal Growth Hours

Company Paid Life Insurance

Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading nonprofit behavioral health agency in Eugene, Oregon, is hiring a Residential Associate to support adults with serious mental illness. Duties include developing life skills, administering medication, and maintaining a therapeutic environment. The position offers competitive pay of $20.00 - $22.00 per hour, depending on experience. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) registration.
• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field or equivalent experience.
• Valid Oregon driver's license and a safe driving record are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of life skills and therapeutic interventions.
• Perform housekeeping and prepare meals.
• Administer medication and document clinical observations.

Skills

Behavioral science knowledge

Crisis de-escalation

CPR training

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science

3 years of behavioral health experience

Job description

Benefits

• 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

About The Job

We have an exciting opening for a Residential Associate position in Eugene, 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, preparing meals, administering medication, and keeping accurate clinical documentation.

Vocational Training Program

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

• Thursday through Saturday 7:00am - 5:30pm (Part Time, Day)
• Wednesday through Saturday 9:30pm - 8:00am (Full Time, Night)

What You’ll Make

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour starting wage, DOE/Credentials. Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired).

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.

Driving Requirements

Driving is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants MUST have a valid Oregon driver’s license, 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, stand, walk, reach; as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds. It may require the ability to occasionally sit, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, 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.

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 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 diversity 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 diverse backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer; therefore, 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 as well as bilingual and/or bicultural applicants.