Mental Health Associate - 4882

Residential Associate

Join our team and make a difference in the mental health field!

Job Description

• Work as a member of a direct care team serving adults with serious mental illness.
• Support the development of life skills and therapeutic interventions.
• Perform housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Administer medication and keep accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

• Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) registration. Eligibility requires one of the following:

  • Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science: Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Development, or related field.
  • Minimum three (3) years of verifiable behavioral health experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs in a supervised setting.
  • Equivalent combination of behavioral science education in addition to satisfactory supplemental behavioral health experience and training.

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 with 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.

Work Schedule

Saturday through Monday 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM and 4 additional hours will be determined at the time of hire (Full Time, Night).

Compensation

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour DOE/Credentials. Additional 5% language differential offered for bilingual or multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired).

About the Program

The Beckett Center is a 14-bed, licensed crisis residential facility serving adults experiencing a mental health crisis. The program offers private rooms, including ADA-accessible bedrooms and baths, multiple community areas, a large kitchen, and secured outdoor space to enjoy.

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.

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 diversity 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 diverse backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer; therefore, 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 as well as bilingual and/or bicultural applicants.