Mental Health Associate
Company: ColumbiaCare Services
Location: The Dalles
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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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:
Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans
Flexible Spending Account
Generous Vacation and Sick time
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
For more details about our benefits, visit our website !
About the Job
We have Full Time and Part Time openings for mental health
Residential Associates or Personal Care Associates at our Creekside
Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) in The Dalles, Oregon. These
positions work as members 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. If you have experience working as a Direct Support
Professional (DSP), Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA),
Residential Assistant (RA), Residential Counselor, Skills Trainer,
or Caregiving for a client with behavioral health needs, then this
position might be a good fit for you.
Work Schedules Available:
Saturday through Tuesday, 12:00pm - 10:30pm (Full Time Swing)
Monday and Tuesday, 9:30pm - 8:00am (Part Time Night)
What You'll Make
$19.00 - $22.00 per hour starting wage, DOE/Credentials.
An additional $1.50 per hour shift differential will apply during
the work hours of 6:00am - 10:00pm.
An additional $4.00 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).
About the Program
Creekside is a mental health Residential Treatment Facility serving
men and women in 9 residential beds and 3 short term crisis
resolution beds. This program provides 24/7 quality residential
care in a nurturing environment with the emphasis on recovery and
re-integration into the community.
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
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.
Successful applicants MUST have a valid Oregon driver's license,
maintain a safe driving record, and the ability to pass a DHS
criminal background check.
Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to
frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, sit, stand, walk,
reach; as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds . It
may require the ability to occasionally 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 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 as well as bilingual and/or
bicultural applicants.
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Keywords: ColumbiaCare Services, Gresham , Mental Health Associate, Healthcare , The Dalles, Oregon
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