Mental Health Associate
Company: ColumbiaCare 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 , 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 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 ! About the Job We
are looking to hire for all Residential Associate shifts at our new
Manzanita Ridge SRTF program in Junction City! 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), 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: All shifts
(Day/Swing/Night), up to Full Time currently available 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.Additional 5% Language
Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates
(Spanish/English desired). About the Program Manzanita Ridge is a
new state-licensed, Secure Residential Treatment Facility (SRTF)
opening soon. 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. QMHP 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, Eugene , Mental Health Associate, Other , Junction City, Oregon
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