ColumbiaCare Services
ColumbiaCare Services is hiring: Mental Health Associate - 4524 in Oregon City
ColumbiaCare Services, Oregon City, Oregon, United States
APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD!
What We OfferEnjoy our many benefits and incentives including:
Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plansFlexible Spending AccountGenerous Paid Time OffWhole Health & Wellness Reimbursement ProgramProfessional development and training opportunities100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% MatchHoliday Pay (9)Paid Personal Growth HoursPaid Time Off for Mental HealthCompany Paid Life InsuranceSpontaneous & Longevity BonusesLoan Forgiveness Program EligibilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program
For more details about our benefits, visit our
website
!
About the PositionWe have an exciting opening for a
Residential Associate
position. The Residential Associate works as a member of a direct care team serving adults with serious 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 the Residential Associate position may be a great fit for you!
Vocational Training ProgramFor applicants starting as a QMHA-R, ColumbiaCare offers a Vocational Training Program to accelerate the training, on-the-job experiential learning, and testing preparation for qualified employees to achieve the 1000 supervised hours required to complete their certification as a QMHA-I. Through this program, this certification can be achieved in as little as 6 months. This is an optional program.
Work Schedule:
Wednesday through Friday, 11:00am - 9:30pm and Saturday 7:00am - 5:30pm (Full Time, Day & Swing)
What You’ll Make$20.00 - $22.00 per hour
DOE/Credentials.Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired).
About the ProgramJohnson Creek is a secure, 8-bed program serving adults living with a mental illness who also may be under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB). The program offers multiple common living spaces including a living room with fireplace, a large open kitchen, and a park-like fenced backyard for outdoor enjoyment. Residents are screened for admission by the referring entity, Clackamas County, the PSRB and Oregon State Hospital as applicable, and program staff for appropriate placement. Johnson Creek sits on a large lot with a private, spacious backyard for outdoor recreational activities.
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 NeedMust 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 trainingIf 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
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.
About UsColumbiaCare 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.
Compensation details:
20-22 Hourly Wage
PIa7e731847d37-35216-35706144
What We OfferEnjoy our many benefits and incentives including:
Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plansFlexible Spending AccountGenerous Paid Time OffWhole Health & Wellness Reimbursement ProgramProfessional development and training opportunities100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% MatchHoliday Pay (9)Paid Personal Growth HoursPaid Time Off for Mental HealthCompany Paid Life InsuranceSpontaneous & Longevity BonusesLoan Forgiveness Program EligibilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program
For more details about our benefits, visit our
website
!
About the PositionWe have an exciting opening for a
Residential Associate
position. The Residential Associate works as a member of a direct care team serving adults with serious 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 the Residential Associate position may be a great fit for you!
Vocational Training ProgramFor applicants starting as a QMHA-R, ColumbiaCare offers a Vocational Training Program to accelerate the training, on-the-job experiential learning, and testing preparation for qualified employees to achieve the 1000 supervised hours required to complete their certification as a QMHA-I. Through this program, this certification can be achieved in as little as 6 months. This is an optional program.
Work Schedule:
Wednesday through Friday, 11:00am - 9:30pm and Saturday 7:00am - 5:30pm (Full Time, Day & Swing)
What You’ll Make$20.00 - $22.00 per hour
DOE/Credentials.Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired).
About the ProgramJohnson Creek is a secure, 8-bed program serving adults living with a mental illness who also may be under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB). The program offers multiple common living spaces including a living room with fireplace, a large open kitchen, and a park-like fenced backyard for outdoor enjoyment. Residents are screened for admission by the referring entity, Clackamas County, the PSRB and Oregon State Hospital as applicable, and program staff for appropriate placement. Johnson Creek sits on a large lot with a private, spacious backyard for outdoor recreational activities.
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 NeedMust 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 trainingIf 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
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.
About UsColumbiaCare 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.
Compensation details:
20-22 Hourly Wage
PIa7e731847d37-35216-35706144