Job Details

APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD!

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans
~ Flexible Spending Account
~ 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
~ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program


For more details about our benefits, visit our website !

We have an exciting opening for a Residential Associate position at our Willamette Rose RTF in Portland, Oregon. Residential Associates work as members of a direct care team serving adults with serious mental illness. Primary responsibilities include supporting the development of life skills and therapeutic interventions, performing housekeeping, preparing meals, administering medication, and keeping accurate clinical documentation. If you have experience working as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), Residential Assistant (RA), Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA), Residential Counselor, Skills Trainer, or Caregiving for a client with behavioral health needs, then a Residential Associate position may be a great fit for you!

Vocational Training Program
For applicants starting as a QMHA-R, ColumbiaCare offers a Vocational Training Program to accelerate the training, on-the-job experiential learning, and testing preparation for qualified employees to achieve the 1000 supervised hours required to complete their certification as a QMHA-I. Saturday through Tuesday, 1:00pm - 11:30pm (Full Time, Swing)

20.00 - $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).

Willamette Rose is a 9-bed Residential Treatment Facility serving adults (female gender-specific) living with a mental illness. Residents can enjoy the privacy of their own bedroom as well as a private deck and a partial private bath. Residents are screened for admission by the referring entity/state hospital, Multnomah County, and program staff to ensure appropriate placement.

Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) registration. Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science: Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Development, or related field;
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.

For any questions about eligibility or the application process, please contact our HR department.

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 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 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 Tuesday, 1:00pm - 11:30pm (Full Time, Swing)


20-22 Hourly Wage