Mental Health Associate- CRC

Options for Southern Oregon • Grants Pass, OR

3d • $25 - $32

About The Position

The Mental Health Associate is a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) who assists in the care and treatment of residents with psychiatric disabilities. The position provides individual and group life skills training and other paraprofessional support to residents, and helps keep the facility and residents safe, secure, and clean. The role also includes transporting clients, traveling between sites, and participating in facility cooking, cleaning, and general maintenance.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a human services field, or three years of experience providing services in a similar setting to individuals with emotional, mental, or developmental disabilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be a QMHA on the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) registry or meet eligibility qualifications to register with MHACBO.
• Ability to use email, compose documents, save and locate documents electronically, and learn the Electronic Health Record system.
• Must pass state-required background and DMV checks.
• Valid Oregon driver's license and a satisfactory driving record sufficient to be approved for driving rights.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly under general supervision.
• Mature attitude and sensitivity to the needs of people with mental illness.
• Understanding of HIPAA confidentiality requirements and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Word and other Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Teach life skills and support residents in managing symptoms.
• Help residents access community resources and reach their full potential.
• Document services in the electronic health record.
• Participate in facility cooking, cleaning, and general maintenance.
• Help keep the facility and residents safe, secure, and clean.
• Remain awake, dressed, observant of program operations, and accessible to residents while on duty.
• Transport clients to facilitate client-directed services and travel between sites.

Benefits

• Family medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• 403(b) plan with a 6% employer match.
• Paid time off, with annual accrual up to 208 hours based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• May be eligible for the Rural Health loan repayment program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time