Mental Health Associate - 5330

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

What We Offer

Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including :

• Affordable Medical / Dental / Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
• 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 Position

We are looking for a Residential Associate or Personal Care Associate  to join our team at our Coos Crisis Resolution Center and Cedar Bay RTH program in Coos Bay, Oregon and  North Bend, Oregon! Residential Associates work as members of a direct care team serving adults with serious mental illness. Their primary responsibilities include supporting the development of life skills and therapeutic interventions, performing housekeeping and meal preparation, administering medication, and keeping 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 with behavioral health needs, then this position may be a great fit for you!

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 towards their 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.

Work Schedule :  Friday through Monday, 7 : 00am – 5 : 30pm (Full Time, Day). Friday and Monday will be at our Coos Crisis Resolution Center and Saturday and Sunday will be at our Cedar Bay RTH program.

What You’ll Make

$19.00 - $22.00 per hour DOE / Credentials.

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

About the Program

Coos Crisis Resolution Center (est. 2003) is a 6-bed, licensed, short-term Residential Treatment Facility providing crisis resolution services and an alternative to emergency, short-term psychiatric hospitalization for those patients whose illness allows them to be treated in a residential setting. This program is located in a residential neighborhood and yet is situated almost directly across from Bay Area Hospital and conveniently close to other community services. The program offers a very home-like and therapeutic environment, and there are multiple common area for clients to either be more social, or “find their own space.”

Cedar Bay is a co-ed, 5-bed Residential Treatment Home serving adults living with a mental illness and who are under the jurisdiction of the PSRB. Each resident enjoys their own private bedroom, shared bathrooms, and multiple living areas. The program has a wraparound deck and raised garden beds for outdoor enjoyment. Cedar Bay is close in proximity to the bay and public services. Residents are screened for admission by the referring entity / state hospital, PSRB, Clackamas County, and program staff to ensure appropriate placement.

ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

What You’ll Need

Personal Care Associate

Residential Associate

Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) registration. Eligibility requires 1 out of 3 Criteria below :

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 is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must provide a valid driver's license from their state of residence or obtain and submit one within 30 days of hire, 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, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs, as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds . It may require the ability to occasionally use ladders, 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.

We recognize that expertise can arise from diverse experiences. If you're passionate about our mission but unsure about meeting all qualifications, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about eligibility or the application process, please contact our HR department.

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 the culture in our communities 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 different backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.

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 and people with disabilities.

Friday through Monday, 7 : 00am – 5 : 30pm (Full Time, Day). Friday and Monday will be at our Coos Crisis Resolution Center and Saturday and Sunday will be at our Cedar Bay RTH program.

Compensation details : 19-22 Hourly Wage

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