Mental Health Associate
Company: ColumbiaCare Services
Location: Ashland
Posted on: January 23, 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 OfferEnjoy our many
benefits and incentives including: Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision
plansFlexible Spending AccountGenerous Vacation and Sick timeWhole
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 Job We have exciting
openings for several Mental Health Supportive Housing Associates at
the new Rogue Ridge Apartments in Ashland, Oregon. These positions
will assist residents of the Supportive Housing Program, which
serves local adults who are houseless and living with a mental
illness. The Supportive Housing Associates encourage socialization,
self-help, and communication. Primary responsibilities include
assisting tenants with health care arrangements; facilitating
access to community resources and amenities; and assisting tenants
with housing applications, move-in arrangements, money management,
symptom monitoring, and housekeeping. The Supportive Housing
Associate positions require that applicants have the ability to
work as a member of a direct care team serving adults with severe
and persistent mental illness. In addition, you will receive crisis
de-escalation training, which includes various physical, evasion,
and safety maneuvers. Work Schedule: Up to Full Time, schedule TBD
in interview. What You'll Make$20.00 - $22.00 per hour starting
wage, DOE/Credentials. Additional 5% Language Differential offered
for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired).
About the ProgramRogue Ridge Apartments is a brand-new, 28-unit,
permanent Supportive Housing program in Ashland, Oregon. Rogue
Ridge serves adults who are houseless and living with a mental
illness. The program is in a beautiful three-story apartment
complex with elevators, ADA units, and a community/activity room
for residents to enjoy. Supportive services include on-site staff
who provide peer support, skills training, tenancy assistance,
community navigation, and more; 24/7 access to housing support; and
tenancy services and support around move in and out, rent
collection, maintenance, and repairs. 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.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. 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.
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Keywords: ColumbiaCare Services, Medford , Mental Health Associate, Healthcare , Ashland, Oregon
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