Mental Health Associate
Company: Columbia Care Services
Location: Eugene
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 exciting opening for a Residential Associate
position in Eugene, Oregon. Residential Associates 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), Qualified
Mental Health Associate (QMHA), Residential Counselor, Skills
Trainer, or Caregiving for a client with behavioral health needs,
then a Residential Associate position may be a great fit for you!
Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 9:30pm - 8:00am (Full Time
Night) What You'll Make $20.00 - $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.
About the Program River Bridge (at the Heeran Center) is a 16-bed,
Secure Residential Treatment Facility (SRTF) located in Eugene,
Oregon. Clients who are affected by severe and persistent mental
illness receive quality treatment, stabilization and work towards
recovery. The River Bridge program serves 8 adults under the
jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB), and
another 8 adults that are under civil commitment. 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 have 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 , Eugene, Oregon
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