Mental Health Associate Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services related field
• At least one year of relevant work experience required
• Must meet eligibility to become credentialed as a QMHA through the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO)
• A license to drive in the state of Oregon is required in addition to an acceptable driving record
• Must have an NPI number or be able to obtain one upon employment
• Must meet QMHA/QADAC requirements per State Medicaid rule
• Will be subject to successful completion of a background check
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• General keyboarding, and computer skills (including working knowledge of Microsoft Office)
• Dependable, organized, self-directed, detail-oriented
• Ability to interact with co-workers, clients, and the public in a courteous, professional manner
• Ability to prioritize a variety of competing responsibilities in a professional manner is critical
• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, trauma, and substance abuse
• Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits)
• Must not be excluded from participation in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of psychiatric medications
• Experience working with MAR’s (Medication Administration Records)

Responsibilities

• De-escalating crisis situations
• Providing support to individuals
• Assisting in utilizing recovery skills
• Providing assistance in connecting clients with local peer organizations
• Identifying strengths to achieve individual goals
• Skills training

Benefits

• 15 paid holidays per year
• 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8-hr day)
• PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions
• Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $70.18/month for PPA or $0/month for HMO during current plan year 2025-2026
• $750 and 40 hours of paid time annually for professional development/training
• $200 annually toward required license and/or certification fees
• HRSA/NHSC approved site with many loan repayment opportunities available
• Qualifying employer for public service student loan forgiveness
• Most positions are eligible to accrue overtime