Mental Health Associate
Company: Columbia Care Services
Location: Medford
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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 Offer Enjoy our many
benefits and incentives including:
- Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans
- Flexible Spending Account
- Generous Vacation and Sick time
- 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
For more details about our benefits, visit our website! About the
Job We have an opening for a Residential Associate or Personal Care
Associate position. These positions work as 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), Residential
Counselor, Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA), Skills
Trainer, or Caregiving for a client with behavioral health needs,
then the Residential Associate or Personal Care Associate positions
may be a great fit for you! Work Schedule: Friday through Tuesday,
6:00am - 2:30pm (Full Time Day) What You'll Make $19.00 - $22.00
per hour starting wage, DOE/Credentials. Additional 5% Language
Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates
(Spanish/English desired). About the Program The Beckett Center is
a 14-bed secure crisis residential treatment facility. This 24-hour
program will serve as a diversion to the emergency room, and will
offer a low stimulation, professionally staffed, therapeutic
environment for those with mental health needs to safely and
effectively de-escalate through appropriate interventions,
supervision, and physical safeguards. 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. 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 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.
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Keywords: Columbia Care Services, Medford , Mental Health Associate, Healthcare , Medford, Oregon
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