Mental Health Associate - 4397

About the job

We have an exciting opening for a Residential Associate or Personal Care Associate for our new Manzanita Ridge SRTF program 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.

What You’ll Make

• $19.00 - $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).

Vocational Training Program

Persons with three years’ experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related field may qualify to register with MHACBO (Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon) as a QMHA-R and start accruing hours towards their 1000 required supervised hours to apply for certification as a QMHA-I. ColumbiaCare offers a Vocational Training Program to accelerate the training, on-the-job experiential learning, and testing preparation for qualified employees to be able to complete their certification in as little as 6 months. This is an optional program.

Work Schedule

Full Time, Swing: Tuesday through Saturday 3:00pm - 11:30pm.

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.

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).
• 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.

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.

Salary Information

Salary information is available upon request.