Mental Health Associate

Overview

We are hiring a Residential Associate to join our team at the Fairview Firs SRTF program in Fairview, Oregon. Residents are adults with serious mental illness; the team provides direct care, supports development of life skills and therapeutic interventions, and maintains clinical documentation.

Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including:

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
• 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 website.

We are looking for a Residential Associate to join our team at our Fairview Firs SRTF program in Fairview, Oregon. 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 and meal preparation, administering medication, and keeping accurate clinical documentation. Experience as a QMHA, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Residential Assistant (RA), Residential Counselor, Skills Trainer, or caregiving for a client with behavioral health needs is welcome.

Monday through Wednesday, 10:00pm – 8:00am (Part Time, Night).

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour DOE/Credentials. An additional $2.50 per hour night shift differential applies during 10:00pm–6:00am.

Additional 5% Language Differential offered for bilingual/multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired).

Fairview Firs is a secure, co-ed, 4-bed program serving adults with mental illness who may have exceptional medical needs. The program includes an ADA-accessible unit and is equipped to support individuals with psychiatric polydipsia. Each resident has a private bedroom. Residents are screened for admission by Multnomah County and program staff to ensure appropriate placement. Columbia Care Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) registration. Eligibility requires one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science (e.g., Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Development) or related field;
• OR minimum three (3) years of verifiable behavioral health experience in a supervised setting;
• OR an equivalent combination of behavioral science education and satisfactory behavioral health experience/training.

If not already registered as a QMHA through MHACBO, we will assist you in registering within 30 days of hire.

Vocational Training Program:
Optional program with additional training to meet QMHA testing requirements and to achieve the 1000 supervised hours for QMHA-I.

Driving is an essential function. A valid driver’s license, a safe driving record, and the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check are required. Physical requirements include the ability to frequently talk, listen, use hands/fingers, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs, and lift/carry/push/pull up to 40 pounds. Crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings are required and may involve physical tasks and assisting with lifting/transferring clients.

Columbia Care Services is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veterans services agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better. We are a diverse team focused on changing lives, with services including outpatient care, residential treatment, mental health housing, and other supports in therapeutic settings. We value diversity and promote equitable employment practices. We welcome applicants from historically underrepresented groups and prioritize protection for veterans and people with disabilities.

Columbia Care Services is an equal opportunity employer; we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

To apply or inquire about eligibility or the application process, please contact our HR department.