Mental Health Associate - Residential

Options for Southern Oregon • Medford, OR

6d • $25 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Associate assists in the care and treatment of residents with psychiatric disabilities in a residential setting. The role provides individual and group life skills training and other paraprofessional support to residents. Responsibilities include teaching life skills, supporting symptom management, helping residents access community resources, documenting services in the electronic health record, and assisting residents in reaching their full potential. The position also participates in facility cooking, cleaning, and general maintenance. 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 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 employer’s electronic health record system.
• Must pass state-required background and DMV checks.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license and satisfactory driving record; must be able 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 and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Family medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Long-term disability
• 403(b) plan with 6% employer match
• Paid time off, accruing up to 208 hours annually 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