Mental Health Aide I or II - Per Diem Positions - Multnomah and Clackamas County Areas

Mental Health Aide I Or II - Per Diem Positions - Multnomah And Clackamas County Areas

Exciting Opportunity: Join Our Team as a Per Diem Mental Health Aide! Positions available across the Portland Metro area, including Tigard, Wilsonville, Oregon City, and Gladstone.

As a Mental Health Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals living with mental health challenges in residential environments. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, implementing individualized care plans, and fostering a safe, trauma-informed environment. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery, independence, and overall well-being.

• Support residents with self-care, social skills, and community integration.
• Implement and monitor treatment plans as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Provide therapeutic interventions and assist with activities of daily living.
• Administer medications and ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.
• Respond to crisis situations using de-escalation-based intervention techniques.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record system.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and professional development.

Per diem staff work on an as-needed basis to provide coverage when regular staff are unavailable or when program needs increase. This flexible role allows you to contribute meaningfully to client care within your assigned pod.

• Allowance: Per diem staff receive an additional $2.00 per hour on top of base pay, in lieu of benefits.
• Requirement: Per diem staff must work a minimum of 12 shifts per quarter.
• Shift Structures: Per diem staff may be scheduled for any of the following shifts:
• Day Shift: 7:00 am 3:30 pm
• Swing Shift: 3:00 pm 11:30 pm
• Overnight Shift: 11:00 pm 7:30 am
• Note: There may be small variations in shift times depending on the site.

Cascadia's residential services are organized into six distinct pods, each comprised of multiple programs:

• Secure Residential
• Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) may require driving depending on site assignment
• Supportive Housing
• Multnomah County Licensed Residential
• Clackamas County Licensed Residential
• Respite

If you're ready to contribute to a team that makes a real difference, and if you're passionate about fostering a therapeutic environment that respects and honors each individual's journey, we would love to hear from you. Join us in creating a world of inclusion, safety, and acceptance. Embrace this opportunity to grow professionally and personally in a role where your efforts have a lasting positive impact.