Mental Health Associate - Residential

Options for Southern Oregon • Medford, OR

6d • $25 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the care and treatment of residents with psychiatric disabilities in a residential setting. Provides individual and group life skills training and a wide variety of other paraprofessional duties to residents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree in a human services field OR three years of experience providing services in a similar setting with individuals who have emotional and/or mental and/or developmental disabilities, OR a combination of education and experience that provides the desired skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform the job.
• Must be a QMHA on the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) registry. -OR- Meet eligibility qualifications to register with MHACBO.
• Candidates must be able to use e-mail, compose documents, save and locate documents electronically, and learn to use our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Must pass state-required background and DMV checks; possess a valid OR driver's license and a satisfactory driving record to transport clients.
• Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision.
• Possess mature attitude and sensitivity to the needs of people who have a mental illness, understanding of HIPAA laws regarding confidentiality of privileged information, and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Word and other MS Office applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching life skills
• Managing symptoms
• Accessing community resources
• Documenting services in the electronic health record
• Assisting residents in reaching their full potential
• Participating in facility cooking, cleaning and general maintenance duties
• Program and direct care staff on all shifts, including overnight shifts, must be awake, dressed, observant of program operations, and accessible to residents at all times

Benefits

• Family medical, dental, long-term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more.
• Generous paid time off policy. (Annual accrual up to 208 hours - based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual). Plus, 11 paid holidays annually.
• Position may be eligible for Rural Health loan repayment program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level