Mental Health Associate - 4704
Company: Columbia Care Services
Location: Springfield
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH
FIELD!What We OfferEnjoy 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
- Vocational Training Program: Accelerated training path towards
QMHA certificationFor more details about our benefits, visit our
website!About the JobWe have an exciting opening for a Residential
Associate or Personal Care 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!Work Schedule: Tuesday through
Saturday 11:00pm - 7:30am (Full Time, Night)What You'll Make$19.00
- $22.00 per hour DOE/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 ProgramThe 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 NeedPersonal 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).ORResidential
AssociateMust 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.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 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: 19-22 Hourly Wage
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