Mental Health Associate

CommonSpirit Health•Roseburg, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At CHI Mercy Health, you'll discover a place where your professional growth is deeply valued within a truly supportive and rewarding environment. For over a century, our commitment to Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration has guided every interaction, shaping how we care for our patients and uplift one another. Today, as CHI Mercy Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. We are proud of our state-of-the-art care and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join CHI Mercy Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Oregon Driver's License (with a clean driving record)
BLS for Health Care Providers (within 30 days of hire)
First Aid (within 30 days of hire)
Food Handler's Card (within 30 days of hire)

Nice To Haves

QMHA
Experience with mental health patients in acute care.
Experience in a mental health work setting.
Training in non-violent crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

Conducts observation rounds, documents patient symptoms and changes, and reports findings to the RN.
Assists patients with ADLs, ensures unit safety, and maintains a clean environment.
Responds calmly to emergent situations, de-escalates challenges, and assists with communication and social skills.
Utilizes Crisis Prevention and Intervention techniques, provides trauma-informed care, and may serve as a Sitter or Monitor.
Manages patient meals and transport.