? [3 Days Left] Mental Health Associate - 5034
Company: ColumbiaCare Services
Location: Portland
Posted on: July 18, 2025
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Job Description:
APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD!
What We Offer Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including: -
Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans - Flexible Spending Account
- Generous Paid Time Off - Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement
Program - Professional development and training opportunities -
100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% Match - Holiday Pay (9) -
Paid Personal Growth Hours - Paid Time Off for Mental Health -
Company Paid Life Insurance - Spontaneous & Longevity Bonuses -
Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility - Employee Assistance Program
(EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program For more details about our
benefits, visit our website! About the Position We have an exciting
opening for a Residential Associate or Personal Care Associate to
join our team at our Aspen Hill RTF program in Portland, Oregon.
Residential Associates work as members of a direct care team
serving adults with serious mental illness. Their primary
responsibilities include supporting the development of life skills
and therapeutic interventions, performing housekeeping and meal
preparation, administering medication, and keeping accurate
clinical documentation. If you have experience working as a
Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA), Direct Support
Professional (DSP), Residential Assistant (RA), Residential
Counselor, Skills Trainer, or Caregiving for a client with
behavioral health needs, then this position may be a great fit for
you! Vocational Training Program Persons with three years’
experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related field may qualify to
register with MHACBO (Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board
of Oregon) as a QMHA-R and start accruing hours towards their 1000
required supervised hours to apply for certification as a QMHA-I.
ColumbiaCare offers a Vocational Training Program to accelerate the
training, on-the-job experiential learning, and testing preparation
for qualified employees to be able to complete their certification
in as little as 6 months. This is an optional program. Work
Schedule: Saturday through Monday, 9:30pm – 7:30am (Part Time,
Night) What You’ll Make $19.00 - $22.00 per hour DOE/Credentials.
An additional $2.50 per hour night shift differential will apply
during the work hours of 10:00pm - 6:00am. Additional 5% Language
Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates
(Spanish/English desired). About the Program Aspen Hill RTF is an
8-bed Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) located in Portland,
Oregon. Aspen Hill RTF serves adults who are living with a Serious
Mental Illness. Aspen Hill RTF is a tri-level building that
includes ADA-accessible rooms. It is conveniently located near
public services including transportation, shopping and
ColumbiaCare’s Portland Service Center. The program offers 8-single
occupancy resident rooms, community areas, ample kitchen/dining
room areas, enclosed outdoor areas for residents to enjoy, as well
as staff offices, administrative and therapeutic spaces.
ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public
Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. What You’ll Need Personal
Care Associate - Caregiving and/or mental health experience
(personal or professional) is preferred. - A dedication to the
well-being of each client and helping them meet their Activities of
Daily Living (ADL). OR Residential Associate Must be eligible for
Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) registration. Eligibility
requires 1 out of 3 Criteria below: - Bachelor’s degree in
Behavioral Science: Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human
Development, or related field; - OR minimum three (3) years of
verifiable behavioral health experience working with individuals
with behavioral health needs in a supervised setting; - OR
equivalent combination of behavioral science education in addition
to satisfactory supplemental behavioral health experience and
training If not already registered as a QMHA through the Mental
Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), we will
assist you in registering within 30 days of hire. Vocational
Training Program: Employees in the optional Vocational Training
Program will have additional training expectations to meet the
requirements for QMHA testing. Driving is an essential function of
this position. Successful applicants must provide a valid driver's
license from their state of residence or obtain and submit one
within 30 days of hire, maintain a safe driving record, and have
the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check. Physical
Requirements: This position requires the ability to frequently
talk, listen, use hands and fingers, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend,
stoop, climb stairs, as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to
40 pounds. It may require the ability to occasionally use ladders,
squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable. In
addition, you must successfully complete crisis de-escalation and
CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands-on
maneuvers and techniques. Reasonable accommodations can be made. We
recognize that expertise can arise from diverse experiences. If
you're passionate about our mission but unsure about meeting all
qualifications, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about
eligibility or the application process, please contact our HR
department. About Us ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit,
behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency offering a full
spectrum of programming to help people get better. We are more than
a company. We are a diverse team of individuals who are in the
business of changing people's lives. We specialize in providing
outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health
housing, and other supports in beautiful and therapeutic service
settings. We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the
individuals and communities we serve. We value and honor the
culture in our communities in all forms, including but not limited
to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality,
Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ
community. We welcome persons from historically underrepresented
groups to apply. We seek applicants who can demonstrate experience
working with individuals from different backgrounds and who will
contribute to our mission, vision, and core values. We invite
individuals from all walks of life to apply. We strive to deliver
equitable employment best practices and opportunities for all, from
recruitment, to interviewing and hiring, to our retention
activities, promotions, and training and growth opportunities. We
give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran
status and people with disabilities. Saturday through Monday,
9:30pm – 7:30am (Part Time, Night) Compensation details: 19-22
Hourly Wage PI1edb362ce17d-37156-37529943
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