Mental Health Associate

Company: ColumbiaCare Services
Location: Pendleton
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD! ***$1,000 Sign on Bonus Available!***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:

• Competitive Pay
• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans (30+ hrs)
• Generous Vacation and Sick time
• Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Professional development and training opportunities
• 100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% Match (pending completion of waiting period and qualifying hours)
• Holiday Pay (9)
• Paid Personal Growth Hours
• Paid Time Off for Mental Health
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Spontaneous Bonuses & Merit Increases
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (confidential access to licensed professional counselors & work/life specialists to assist you with a variety of issues)
• Tobacco Cessation Program For more details about our benefits, visit our ! About the Job We have an opening for a Residential Associate or Personal Care Associate position. These positions require applicants have the ability to work as a member of a direct care team serving adults with serious mental illness; to support the development of life skills and therapeutic interventions; perform housekeeping and meal preparation; medication administration; and keep accurate clinical documentation. If you have experience working as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA), Direct Support Professional (DSP), Residential Assistant (RA), Residential Counselor, Skills Trainer, or Caregiving for a client experiencing severe mental illness, then the Residential Associate position may be a great fit for you!Work Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm (Full Time Swing) What You'll MakeStarting at $19.00+ an hour DOE/Credentials. About the Program New Roads RTH (est. 2014), provides housing and a hybrid of intensive mental health and community integration services for 5 Young Adults ages 17 to 24 year old. These young adults are in transition and have a primary diagnosis of serious and persistent mental illness. This program is licensed by AMH, and staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days a week on a 2-2-2 staffing schedule. What You'll NeedPersonal 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). ORResidential Associate1 out of 3 Criteria below:
    • Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science: Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Human Development;
    • OR minimum three (3) years of verifiable mental health experience working with individuals living with a serious mental illness in a supervised social service setting;
    • OR equivalent combination of behavioral science education in addition to satisfactory supplemental mental health experience and trainingSuccessful 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 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.PI182863352

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