On Call Mental Health Associate - Southern Oregon

What We Offer

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Professional development and training opportunities
• 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
• Vocational Training Program:
  Accelerated training path towards QMHA certification

We are looking to hire an On Call Mental Health Associate at our programs in the Southern Oregon area, including Medford, Ashland, and Central Point, Oregon. These positions work as a member 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.

In addition, you will receive crisis de‑escalation training, which requires performing various physical, hands‑on maneuvers and techniques.

• On Call staff must work a minimum of 32 shift hours per month
• On Call staff must attend a minimum of one staff meeting per month (and clinical supervision if a QMHA)
• On Call staff must stay current on company training
• On Call staff must respond to facility requesting coverage within 2 hours of initial call. In some cases, more notice can be provided.

Columbia Care Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) 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 1,000 required supervised hours to apply for certification as a QMHA‑I. Columbia Care 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.

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

$19.00 - $22.00 per hour, 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).

• 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).

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.
• 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.

If not already registered as a QMHA through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), we will assist you in registering within 30 days of hire.

Vocational Training Program:
Employees in the optional Vocational Training Program will have additional training expectations to meet the requirements for QMHA testing.

Driving is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must provide a valid driver's license from their state of residence or obtain and submit one within 30 days of hire, maintain a safe driving record, and have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs, as…