Mental Health Associate - Residential

Job Title

Assists in the care and treatment of residents with psychiatric disabilities in a residential setting. Provides individual and group life skills training and a wide variety of other paraprofessional duties to residents.

Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday 6:30 am - 5:00 pm

Benefits

Family medical, dental, long-term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more. Generous paid time off policy. (Annual accrual up to 208 hours - based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual). Plus, 11 paid holidays annually. Position may be eligible for Rural Health loan repayment program visit for more information.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include teaching life skills, managing symptoms, accessing community resources, documenting services in the electronic health record, and assisting residents in reaching their full potential. This position also participates in facility cooking, cleaning and general maintenance duties. Program and direct care staff on all shifts, including overnight shifts, must be awake, dressed, observant of program operations, and accessible to residents at all times.

Qualifications

Bachelor's (BA/BS) degree in a human services field OR three years of experience providing services in a similar setting with individuals who have emotional and/or mental and/or developmental disabilities, OR a combination of education and experience that provides the desired skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform the job. Must be a QMHA on the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) registry. -OR- Meet eligibility qualifications to register with MHACBO. Please visit for more information. Candidates must be able to use e-mail, compose documents, save and locate documents electronically, and learn to use our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Proficiency in Word and other MS Office applications preferred. Must pass state-required background and DMV checks; possess a valid OR driver's license and a satisfactory driving record to transport clients. Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision. Possess mature attitude and sensitivity to the needs of people who have a mental illness, understanding of HIPAA laws regarding confidentiality of privileged information, and ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Options for Southern Oregon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.