Mental health associate

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

ColumbiaCare Services is a Behavioral Health Care Provider subject to OAR 333-019-1010 , which requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious exemption in accordance with the rule.

What We Offer

Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including :

• Competitive Pay


• Affordable Medical / Dental / Vision plans (30+ hrs)


• Generous Vacation and Sick time


• Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program


• Professional development and training opportunities


• 100% Vested Retirement Plan w / up to 6% Match (pending completion of waiting period and qualifying hours)


• Holiday Pay (9)


• Paid Personal Growth Hours


• Paid Time Off for Mental Health


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Spontaneous Bonuses & Merit Increases


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (confidential access to licensed professional counselors & work / life specialists to assist you with a variety of issues)


• Tobacco Cessation Program

For more details about our benefits, visit our website !

About the Job

We have an exciting opening for a Residential Associate

Personal Care Associate . Residential Associates and Personal Care Associates work as members of a direct care team serving adults with serious mental illness.

Their primary responsibilities include supporting the development of life skills and therapeutic interventions, performing housekeeping and meal preparation, administering medication, and keeping accurate clinical documentation.

If you have experience working as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA), Direct Support Professional (DSP), Residential Assistant (RA), Residential Counselor, Skills Trainer, or Caregiving for a client with behavioral health needs, then this position may be a great fit for you!

Work Schedule : Sunday 7 : 00pm - 7 : 00am, Monday through Wednesday 11 : 00pm - 7 : 00am (Part Time Night)

What You’ll Make

$19.00 - $24.00 per hour DOE / Credentials. An additional $2.50 per hour night shift differential will apply during the work hours of 10 : 00pm - 6 : 00am.

About the Program

Willamette Rose (est. 2006) is a Residential Treatment Facility serving 9 adult women living with mental illness who are stepping down out of higher levels of care, including the State Hospital.

It is located in SE Portland.

ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. QMHA employees are also eligible to apply for the Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program.

What You’ll Need

Personal Care Associate

• Caregiving and / or mental health experience (personal or professional) is preferred.


• A dedication to the well-being of each client and helping them meet their Activities of Daily Living (ADL).

Residential Associate

You must be registered as a QMHA through MHACBO or become registered within 30 days of hire. Eligibility for QMHA registration requires 1 out of 3 Criteria below :

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science : Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Development, or related field;


• OR minimum three (3) years of verifiable behavioral health experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs in a supervised setting;

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.

About Us

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 more than a company. 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 diversity 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 welcome persons from historically underrepresented groups to apply. We seek applicants who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer; therefore, we invite individuals from all walks of life to apply.

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.

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Last updated : 2022-10-07