Mental Health Associate - Residential

Options for Southern Oregon • Medford, OR

6d • $25 - $32

About The Position

The Mental Health Associate assists with the care and treatment of residents with psychiatric disabilities in a residential setting. The role provides individual and group life-skills training and performs a range of other paraprofessional duties to support residents in reaching their full potential. Responsibilities also include supporting residents with symptom management and access to community resources, documenting services in the electronic health record, and helping with facility cooking, cleaning, and general maintenance. Program and direct-care staff on all shifts, including overnight shifts, must remain awake, dressed, observant of program operations, and accessible to residents at all times.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s (BA/BS) 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 Qualified Mental Health Associate (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 organization’s electronic health record system.
• Must pass state-required background and DMV checks.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license and satisfactory driving record to transport clients.
• 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 for privileged information.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Teach residents life skills individually and in groups.
• Assist residents with managing symptoms and accessing community resources.
• Document services in the electronic health record.
• Support residents in reaching their full potential.
• Participate in facility cooking, cleaning, and general maintenance duties.
• Remain awake, dressed, observant of program operations, and accessible to residents throughout the shift.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time