Mental Health Associate - 4836 Job at ColumbiaCare Services, Eugene, OR

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  • ColumbiaCare Services
  • Eugene, OR

Job Description

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
  • 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

 

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About the Position  

We have an exciting opening for a Residential Associate position at our Crisis Stabilization Center in Eugene, Oregon. Residential Associates are members 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), Residential Assistant (RA), Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA), 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 Program

For 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:   Tuesday through Friday 11:00pm - 7:30am (Part Time, Night)

 

What You’ll Make

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour   D OE/Credentials. An additional $2.50 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

The Guest House Crisis Stabilization Center (est. 2020) is a 10-bed, licensed Crisis Residential Treatment Facility that offers expert services and support for individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The program offers a healing, therapeutic environment staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by a team of caring professionals. Specific services include short-term crisis intervention and stabilization, medication management, daily nursing support, motivational interviewing, solution-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and Peer support. Staff will work closely with the client's existing treatment team for coordinated care.

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

What You’ll Need

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.

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.

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.  

Compensation details: 20-22 Hourly Wage

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Temporary work, Part time, Flexible hours, Night shift,

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