Mental Health Associate
Company: ColumbiaCare Services
Location: Portland
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH
FIELD!
ColumbiaCare Services is a Behavioral Health Care Provider subject
to OAR 333-019-1010 , which requires all employees to be fully
vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious
exemption in accordance with the rule.
What We Offer
Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including:
Competitive Pay
Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans (30+ hrs)
Generous Vacation and Sick time
Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
Professional development and training opportunities
100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% Match (pending completion
of waiting period and qualifying hours)
Holiday Pay (9)
Paid Personal Growth Hours
Paid Time Off for Mental Health
Company Paid Life Insurance
Spontaneous Bonuses & Merit Increases
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (confidential access to licensed
professional counselors & work/life specialists to assist you with
a variety of issues)
Tobacco Cessation Program
For more details about our benefits, visit our website !
About the Job
We have an exciting opening for a Residential Associate position.
This position works as a member of a direct care team serving
adults with serious mental illness; supports the development of
life skills and therapeutic interventions; performs housekeeping,
meal preparation, and medication administration; and keeps 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 experiencing
severe mental illness, then this position may be a great fit for
you!
Work Schedule: Monday and Tuesday, 11:00am - 9:30pm (Part Time
Swing)
What You'll Make
Starting at $19.00+ per hour DOE/Credentials.
About the Program
Halsey Street Secure Residential Treatment Facility (SRTF) is an
8-bed facility, which promotes community safety and the psychiatric
recovery of individuals who are being discharged from the State
Hospital. Here, clients who are affected by severe and persistent
mental illness receive quality treatment, stabilization and work
towards recovery.
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 .
What You'll Need
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
Successful applicants MUST also have a valid Oregon driver's
license, maintain a safe driving record, and the ability to pass a
DHS criminal background check.
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 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.
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Keywords: ColumbiaCare Services, Portland , Mental Health Associate, Healthcare , Portland, Oregon
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