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WorkSource Oregon Mental Health Associate 3338 in Milwaukie, Oregon
APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD! ColumbiaCare Services is a Mental Health Care Provider subject to OAR 33-019-1010, which requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption in accordance with the rule. About the Job We have an opening for a Residential Associate or Personal Care Associate position. These positions work as members of a direct care team serving adults with serious mental illness. Their primary responsibilities include supporting the development of life skills and therapeutic interventions, performing housekeeping and meal preparation, administering medication, and keeping accurate clinical documentation. If you have experience working as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA), Residential Assistant (RA), Residential Counselor, Skills Trainer, or Caregiver for a client with behavioral health needs, then the Residential Associate or Personal Care Associate positions may be a great fit for you! Work Schedule: Friday and Saturday, 7:00am - 5:30pm (Part Time Day) What You\'ll Make \$19.00 - \$22.00 per hour starting wage, DOE/Credentials. Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired). About the Program Alder Creek is a 6-bed licensed Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) located in Milwaukie, Oregon. The program serves 6 adults discharged from the Oregon State Hospital. Residential care and treatment are provided with the goal of preparing and enabling residents to transition back into their communities. Each resident enjoys their own room and access to two spacious common living areas. The home is surrounded on one side by an open field and farmland that give it a private, rural feel; yet it is very close to public transit, city services, and shopping. ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. QMHA employees are also eligible to apply for the Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program. What You\'ll Need Personal Care Associate: --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). OR Residential Associate: 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; --OR minimum three (3) years of verifiable behavioral health experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs in a supervised setting; --OR 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. Successful applicants MUST have a valid Oregon driver\'s license, maintain a safe driving record, and the ability