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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.
About Us
Columbia Care 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 Program provides assessment and evaluation, treatment plan development, and provides clinically indicated outpatient therapy, case management, skills training, and psychiatric (medication) services.
About the Position
We have a Full-Time opening for Support Specialist QMHA/Peer at our Downtown/Central Clinics in Medford, OR. If you have experience working as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), Residential Assistant (RA), Residential Counselor, Skills Trainer, or Caregiving for a client suffering with mental illness (e.g. memory care unit at an Assisted Living Facility), then this position might be a good fit for you.
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30am-5:30pm
This position requires that applicants have the ability to work as a member of a direct care team serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Clinic greeter will foster a warm and welcoming atmosphere while clients wait for first appointment. The primary function of this position will be to assist individuals with completing intake documentation on paper or electronically; assure the client knows how to navigate ColumbiaCare Outpatient Services (understanding when and where their next appointment is, reviewing cancellation and no-show policy, etc.);help navigate access to other community resources, and help them troubleshoot through challenges like, problem solving access issues, reminders, transportation, etc.). Must be willing and able to successfully complete our Verbal and Physical Intervention (VPI) training, which requires performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques.
Qualifications
MUST have personal experience with mental illness and the ability to effectively manage own symptoms.
MUST be both certified and registered as a Peer Support Specialist through the Oregon Health Authority:
OR
MUST meet State of Oregon QMHA credentials:
a) Bachelorâs degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Human Development;
b) OR THREE YEARS of verifiable mental health experience working with SPMI 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
Successful applicants MUST also have a valid Oregon driverâs license, maintain a safe driving record, and the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.
Pay & Benefits
$15.00-$16.50 per hour/DOE and QMHA credentials. 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 a generous 6% company match immediately vested, Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Benefit of $400 per year and Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for employees.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and we give priority to applicants that qualify under protected veteran status.
