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About Us
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
ColumbiaCare is opening a NEW 8-bed SRTF in Lane County serving individuals who are specifically in need of residential treatment, supervision, and stabilization and restoration services due to a primary Mental Illness.
About the Position
We have Full-Time openings for Residential Associates at our NEW SRTF program in Junction City, Oregon. If you have experience working as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), Residential Assistant (RA), Residential Counselor, Skills Trainer, or Caregiving for a client experiencing severe mental illness, then this position might be a good fit for you.Â
Work Schedule: All Shifts Available (Day/Swing/NOC)Â
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; to support the development of life skills and therapeutic interventions; perform housekeeping and meal preparation; medication administration; and keep accurate clinical documentation. In addition, while we are an organization that does not practice seclusion or restraint, we do still require our direct care staff to successfully complete ourÂVerbal andÂPhysicalÂIntervention (VPI) crisis de-escalation training, which includes performing various physical,Âevasion and safetyÂmaneuvers in class.
Qualifications
MUST meet State of Oregon QMHA credentials by one of our following criteria:Â
a) Bachelors degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or Human Development;Â
b) OR minimum THREE (3) YEARS verifiable mental health experience working with Severe Persistent Mental Illness population in a supervised social service setting;Â
c) OR equivalent combination of behavioral science education in addition to satisfactory supplemental mental health experience and trainingÂ
The new OARs currently in development by the OHA will include the requirement for all unlicensed QMHPs and QMHAs to obtain certification through the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO). At this time, they are offering a grandparenting window for those currently working in these roles.
QMHA Certification: Grandparenting with a Bachelors Degree:
Previously qualified QMHAs with a baccalaureate degree and 1,000 clinical experience hours (6 months of full-time work in a state approved program) can grandparent into QMHA Basic Certification (QMHA-C). Mental Health Interns qualified as QMHP operating under a variance with an agency collaborative education agreement must register as QMHAs. If you are certified as a peer or a CADC and you are designated as a QMHA, performing QMHA duties, you will need to be certified as a QMHA through MHACBO.
QMHA Certification: Grandparenting without a Bachelors Degree:
Previously qualified QMHAs without a baccalaureate degree in behavioral health sciences, and 4,000 clinical experience hours (2 full time years of work in a state approved program) can grandparent into QMHA Basic Certification.
This link will take you to the website to begin your application process:Âhttps://www.mhacbo.org/en/certifications/Â
This link will take you to an informative video:Âhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4Bqc9bsQM&feature=youtu.be
Successful applicants MUST also have a valid Oregon drivers license, maintain a safe driving record, and the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.Â
Pay & Benefits
Starting at $15.00 per hour/DOE and QMHA credentials. An additional $1.50 per hour graveyard shift differential will apply during the work hours of 10:00pm - 6:00am. 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. 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.
ColumbiaCare gives special preference to veterans and individuals who have personal lived experience with mental illness.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and we give priority to applicants that qualify under protected veteran status.
HOW TO APPLY:
For more details about on how to apply, please visit our websiteÂhttp://www.columbiacare.org/Âand/or view our CAREER CENTER page atÂhttp://www.columbiacare.org/careercenter.html. Our employment opportunities are listed by region, select EUGENE.
