Mental Health Associate
Company: Columbia Care Services
Location: Junction City
Posted on: January 24, 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 at our Madrone
Ridge SRTFprogram in Junction City, Oregon. Residential Associates
work as members of a direct care team serving adults with severe
and persistent 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), Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA),
Residential Assistant (RA), Residential Counselor, Skills Trainer,
or Caregiving for a client with behavioral health needs, then this
position may be a great fit for you! Work Schedule: Saturday and
Sunday, 7:00am - 3:30pm (Part Time Day) 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 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 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, Eugene , Mental Health Associate, Healthcare , Junction City, Oregon
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