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Mental Health Associate - Madrone Ridge SRTF

Company: ColumbiaCare Services
Location: Eugene
Posted on: October 25, 2024

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--Vocational Training Program: Accelerated training path towards QMHA certification--For more details about our benefits, visit our--website!--About the Job--We have an exciting opening for a--Residential Associate or Personal Care Associate--position at our Madrone Ridge SRTF program in Junction City, 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--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:--Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00am - 3:30pm (Full Time, Day)--Thursday through Monday, 11:00pm - 7:30am (Full Time, Night)------What You'll Make--$19.00 - $22.00 per hour--starting wage, 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 Program--Madrone Ridge is a new state-licensed, Secure Residential Treatment Facility (SRTF) in Junction City, Oregon. This program serves up to 8 adults who require Aid and Assist services. Clients receive restoration services, competency assessment, mental health rehabilitation services, and personal care supports in a secure residential setting. The facility is located on the OSH Junction City Hospital campus in a home-like, ADA-accessible cottage.----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.----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 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.Compensation details: 19-22 Hourly WagePIf6035a293ede-25660-35749951

Keywords: ColumbiaCare Services, Bend , Mental Health Associate - Madrone Ridge SRTF, Healthcare , Eugene, Oregon

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