On Call Mental Health Associate

ColumbiaCare Services, Inc.; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Generous Paid Time Off

Professional development and training opportunities

Job summary

ColumbiaCare Services, Inc. is seeking an On Call Mental Health Associate in Portland, Oregon. This role involves supporting adults with severe mental illness through life skills development, therapeutic interventions, and crisis de-escalation training.

The ideal candidate will have caregiving experience and will fulfill flexible working hours, including nights and weekends. A bachelor’s degree in a related field or three years of behavioral health experience is preferred.

Competitive pay rates range from $19.00 to $22.00 per hour, plus additional differentials for night shifts and bilingual candidates.

Qualifications

• Caregiving and/or mental health experience (personal or professional) is preferred.
• A dedication to the well-being of each client is required.
• Must be eligible for QMHA registration.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of life skills and therapeutic interventions.
• Perform housekeeping and prepare meals as needed.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Mental health experience

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science

Three years behavioral health experience

Job description

APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD!

What We Offer

• 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
• Vocational Training Program: Accelerated training path towards QMHA certification

For more details about our benefits, visit our website!

About The Job

We are looking to hire an On Call Mental Health Associate at our programs in the Portland Area. These positions work as a member of a direct care team serving adults with severe and persistent 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. In addition, you will receive crisis de‑escalation training, which requires performing various physical, hands‑on maneuvers and techniques.

Please Keep The Following Things In Mind

• On Call staff must work a minimum of 32 shift hours per month
• On Call staff must attend a minimum of one staff meeting per month (and clinical supervision if a QMHA)
• On Call staff must stay current on company training
• On Call staff must respond to facility requesting coverage within 2 hours of initial call. In some cases, more notice can be provided.

Vocational Training Program

Persons with three years’ experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related field may qualify to register with MHACBO (Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon) as a QMHA‑R and start accruing hours toward the 1000 required supervised hours to apply for certification as a QMHA‑I. ColumbiaCare offers a Vocational Training Program to accelerate the training, on‑the‑job experiential learning, and testing preparation for qualified employees to be able to complete their certification in as little as 6 months. This is an optional program.

ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. QMHA employees are also eligible to apply for the Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program.

Work Schedule

Days/Hours will vary and may include holidays, weekends & night shifts.

What You’ll Make

$19.00 - $22.00 per hour DOE/Credentials. An additional $2.50 per hour night shift differential will apply during the work hours of 10:00pm - 6:00am.

Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired).

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 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.

Vocational Training Program: Employees in the optional Vocational Training Program will have additional training expectations to meet the requirements for QMHA testing.

Driving and Physical Requirements

Driving is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants MUST also 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We invite individuals from all walks of life to apply. We give priority to applicants who qualify under protected veteran status as well as bilingual and/or bicultural applicants.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans

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