Windhorse Integrative Mental Health, a small non-profit founded in 1993, is seeking a housemate to live with one of our clients in a 2 bedroom apt in Portland, OR. Windhorse is a semi-residential therapeutic community that uses a mindfulness and relationship-based philosophy in working with individuals experiencing health issues such as depression, psychosis and trauma.
General Job Description: A housemate’s role is to co-habitate in a two-bedroom apartment with a client and spend around three hours per day together sharing a meal, going on a walk, being in conversation, etc. Housemates may be in school or have a part time day job outside the home of up to 25 hours per week, as long as it does not interfere with the weekly meeting schedule. A generous level of support and training is offered by our senior staff for this position—it is a great opportunity for those who feel an affinity toward psychology, counseling or social work and would like to gain direct experience in the field.
Ideal Housemate Candidate:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Warm and compassionate
- Thrives in a collaborative team environment
- Capacity for humor, playfulness, and lightheartedness
- Open to the notion that each of us is learning, growing, and healing
- Leads a balanced and healthy lifestyle—personally well-resourced and grounded
- Familiar with mental health challenges/recovery in a personal, familial, or professional capacity
- Engages in ongoing personal mindfulness/contemplative practice
Benefits:
- Free lodging
- $600 monthly stipend for food and household items
- $15.95 per hour for 25 hours per week (3hrs/day with client, 4 hrs/wk for various meetings)
- Ongoing training and support from senior staff
- 3 paid nights off per month; one paid week off per six months
We ask a minimum of 6-months commitment to this position.
If you would like to apply to be a housemate for either client, please send an email with a resume AND cover letter attached.
We look forward to hearing from you!
