Mental Health Associate – Residential

Full Time
Medford, OR 97501
Posted
Job description
$5,000 HIRING BONUS (Prorated by FTE)


  • Benefits include:
    • 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.


Schedule:
Sunday-Wednesday 12:30PM-11PM


Overview


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.

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.

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 www.mhacbo.org 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 is subject to the State of Oregon vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. New hires must submit vaccination documentation showing they are fully vaccinated, or be approved for an exception/accommodation, by their hire date.

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.

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