On Call Mental Health Associate

About the role

We are looking to hire a On Call Mental Health Associate at our programs in the Portland Area. These positions 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of life skills and therapeutic interventions
• Perform housekeeping duties
• Prepare meals
• Administer medication
• Keep accurate clinical documentation
• Receive crisis de-escalation training

Requirements

• Personal or professional experience in caregiving or mental health
• A dedication to the well-being of each client and helping them meet their Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
• Eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) registration
• Valid Oregon driver’s license
• Ability to pass a DHS criminal background check

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science: Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Development, or related field
• Minimum three (3) years of verifiable behavioral health experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs in a supervised setting
• Equivalent combination of behavioral science education in addition to satisfactory supplemental behavioral health experience and training

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Up to 6% match on retirement plan
• Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program
• Vocational Training Program

Pay

$19.00 - $22.00 per hour DOE

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)

Schedule

Days/Hours will vary and may include holidays, weekends & night shifts

Work Schedule

Days/Hours will vary and may include holidays, weekends & night shifts

Physical Requirements

• Frequent talking, listening, using hands and fingers, standing, walking, reaching
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 40 pounds
• Occasional sitting, climbing stairs and ladders, bending, stooping, squatting/kneeling

Reasonable Accommodations

Can be made

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.