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We offer a retention bonus of $250 after 6 months of continuous employment and $500 after 1 year of continuous employment. Applies to regular FT employees, pro-rated for part-time.
Who We Are
ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit, mental health treatment agency offering a full spectrum of behavioral health care. We are more than a company. We are a team of people who are in the business of changing people's lives. We specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and affiliated services for individuals living with mental illness. We are also proud to serve Veterans.
About the Program
Our Outpatient Services Program provides initial assessment and evaluation, treatment plan development, and provides clinically indicated outpatient therapy services, which helps maintain continuity of care for members within our community. This program will have behavioral health treatment teams that are fully integrated with primary care to treat the whole person in an efficient coordinated manner.
Position Details
We are looking for a qualified Behavioral Health Medical Assistant to work as a member of a collaborative, dynamic team. This position provides patient care services for individuals affected by a severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) in an outpatient clinical office setting.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:am – 5:00pm
Primarily responsibilities will include: placing new patients in rooms; take and record vital signs, current complaints and pertinent history for clients in an electronic care record system (ECR); preparing patient record data for licensed medical providers; setting up appointments, order medical supplies; attend and participate in clinical staff meetings and in-services; and other duties as assigned. In addition, you will receive crisis de-escalation training, which requires performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques.
Qualifications
MUST meet one of the following criteria:
a) Certified Medical Assistant Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AMAA);
b) OR a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by the American Medical Technologists (AMT);
c) OR a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
d) OR Certificate/Degree in Medical/Clinical Assistant, Medical Secretary or Medical Administrative field
PREFER QMHA Certified through Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO)
State of Oregon QMHA credentials criteria:
a) Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science: Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Human Development;
b) OR minimum 6,000 hours verifiable mental health experience working with Severe Persistent Mental Illness population in a supervised social service setting;
c) OR equivalent combination of behavioral science education in addition to satisfactory supplemental mental health experience and training
Additional Qualifications:
· Previous experience working in a community health setting, with clients experiencing mental illness, working with homeless and/or underserved populations
· Proficiency with records management (e.g. gathering, scanning, and abstracting chart materials); and ability to assemble medical charts and monitor, record, and report client progress
· Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs and issues of diverse clients who are in a state of stress
· Ability to engage clients and act as their advocate when dealing with other team members
· Working knowledge of using ECR to schedule appointments and documents client data/care
Successful applicants MUST also have a valid Oregon driver’s license, maintain a safe driving record, and the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.
Salary & Benefits
Starting at $16.50 per hour/DOE. ColumbiaCare offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, which includes: Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 9 paid Holidays per year (eligible immediately), substantial Sick and Vacation accrual (12 days per year each), 403b Retirement Plan with up to a generous 6% company match immediately vested, Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Benefit of $400 per year and Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for employees. Our organization is qualified for federal student aid public service loan forgiveness program. For more information about our employment benefits, please visit our Career Page at www.columbiacare.org/careercenter.
HOW TO APPLY:
For more details about on how to apply, please visit our website http://www.columbiacare.org/ and/or view our CAREER CENTER page at http://www.columbiacare.org/careercenter.html. Our employment opportunities are listed by region, select SOUTHERN OREGON.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and we give priority to applicants that qualify under protected veteran status.
