Overnight Mental Health Aide II - Floating (Residential)

Cascadia Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascadia Health seeks a Mental Health Aide II to support adults with mental health challenges in four secure residential homes in the Portland metro area. You will implement care plans, assist with daily living, and work with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery in a trauma-informed setting.

The role requires compassion, strong communication, and a commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care. Evening shifts, cross-site coverage and medication administration are part of duties.

Qualifications

• Must meet the requirements and demonstrate the competencies to be credentialed as a QMHA.
• Bachelor’s degree in an approved behavioral science field or three years of mental health work experience.
• Certification must be current and in compliance with MHACBO.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor treatment plans for residents as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Promote a strengths-based, resident-centered approach to help residents achieve goals and transition to a less restrictive setting.
• Provide individual and group-based therapeutic interventions as directed by the mental health treatment plan.
• Supervise and support residents in self-care, hygiene, housekeeping, meal preparation, public transportation, community integration, and social skills.
• Coordinate with shift partners and staff regarding resident concerns, follow‑up needs, and building/program needs.
• Accompany and assist residents during appointments, outings, and activities using a company‑provided vehicle when possible.
• Administer medications according to providers’ orders using a Medication Administration Report (MAR).
• Ensure daily household chores are completed, including light housekeeping and biohazard cleaning.
• Assist in crisis situations, de‑escalating residents using non‑violent crisis intervention techniques, and following emergency protocols.
• Adhere to compliance with laws, required trainings, safety regulations, mandatory abuse reporting, HIPAA, and fire regulations.
• Document and maintain clinical records in compliance with agency policies and local, state, and federal regulations using an Electronic Health Record System (EHR).
• Complete annual training requirements to conduct ethical work, for professional development, and to stay in compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Trauma-Informed Care

Motivational Interviewing

Recovery models

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science

QMHA credential

Three years mental health work experience

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Cascadia Health seeks a Mental Health Aide II to support adults with mental health challenges in four secure residential homes in the Portland metro area. You will implement care plans, assist with daily living, and work with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery in a trauma-informed setting.

The role requires compassion, strong communication, and a commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care. Evening shifts, cross-site coverage and medication administration are part of duties.