Mental Health Associate

About the role

Providence St Vincent Medical Center is seeking a full‑time, day‑shift Mental Health Associate to join the inpatient psychiatric unit. The associate provides patient care under the direct supervision of an RN, with indirect supervision of mental‑health skills by an employed Mental Health Professional, and contributes to a supportive, therapeutic milieu.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospital‑level and focused patient care, support, and milieu management for patients with behavioral health conditions.
• Observe and report on patient conditions and changes under RN direction.
• Collaborate with the treatment team in developing treatment plans.
• Remain sensitive to patients’ needs and alert care‑team leaders of any status changes on the inpatient psychiatric unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, or a related behavioral‑health field; OR a bachelor’s degree in a medical field such as Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.
• OR three (3) years of equivalent experience in a mix of residential inpatient, psychiatric outpatient, or any acute‑care setting (behavioral‑health experience not required).

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (must be obtained upon hire).

Benefits

• Free, convenient, ample parking.
• TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit‑eligible staff working within the Portland Service Area (excludes Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, and Medford).
• Medical Plan Assistance Program – free or reduced‑cost coverage for caregivers and eligible dependents based on household size and income.
• Tuition reimbursement/education – 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and master’s degrees within the Guild catalog; required books and fees 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to the program funding cap.
• Paid Time Off – benefit‑eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year.
• Retirement program – employer match and discretionary contributions that work with pre‑tax and/or Roth after‑tax contributions.
• Lyra Caregiver Assistance program – up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year.
• Additional benefits: 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time‑off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources.

Pay

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