Qualified Mental Health Associate

Central City Concern is an innovative nonprofit agency providing comprehensive services to single adults and families in the Portland metro area who are impacted by homelessness, poverty and addictions. We hire people that are skilled and passionate to meet our mission to end homelessness through outcome-based strategies which support personal and community transformation.

The Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) works as a member of a multi-disciplinary behavioral health care team providing integrated behavioral health services to clients and residents living within Bud Clark Commons. The position is responsible for providing case management & skill building, ensuring care that is accountable, comprehensive, proactive, well-coordinated and client-centered.

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, (Saturdays and & Sundays off)

Bud Clark Commons (655 NW Hoyt St. Portland, OR 97209)

• QMHA-R: $25.05 - $29.07/hr
• QMHA-1: $27.62 - $32.05/hr

2/4/2026 - 2/12/2026

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences field or a combination of at least three year’s work, education, training or experience in chemical dependency and/or mental health treatment;
• Must be registered with appropriate Oregon State licensing board to meet, at minimum, QMHA-R requirements.
• Must have current CPR certification prior to start date.
• If using a vehicle for agency use, must possess a current driver’s license, access to a vehicle, qualify as an Acceptable Driver as designated in Central City Concern’s Fleet Safety policy. Must pass an initial drivers training within 60 days of being an approved driver and continued recertification training. Must maintain vehicle insurance coverage of a minimum of $100,000/$300,000 personal auto liability coverage.
• Has the competencies necessary to:
  • Communicate effectively;
  • Understand addictions and mental health treatment and service terminology and to apply the concepts;
  • Provide psychosocial skills development; and
  • Implement interventions prescribed on a treatment plan.
• Experience with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) preferred.
• Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
• Will be required to carry an agency cell phone for work use. Cell phone will be provided by Central City Concern.
• Must have the ability to complete forms thoroughly, accurately and with legible handwriting.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.
• Ability to adhere to Central City Concern’s drug-free workplace which encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
• Must adhere to agency’s non-discrimination policies.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, life-styles and sexual orientations and treat individuals with respect and dignity.

• Provide comprehensive case management services to all clients including, but not limited to, benefit assessment, goal setting, progress monitoring, individual money management, tenant education, advocacy and referrals.
• Follow-up with clients and agencies as appropriate to document use/success of referral.
• Participate in outreach activities necessary to offer services and engage participation in a non-coercive manner. Escort clients to meetings and appointments as necessary.
• Collect information regarding clients’ history through a combination of interviewing, records review, and consultation, after obtaining written consent.
• Participate in the development of the care plan with client & treatment team.
• Participate in clinical staff meetings and case conferences with team members in order to utilize interdisciplinary expertise and facilitate individual treatment plans for clients.
• Pursue and assist clients with accessing affordable housing options for clients both inside and outside the…