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ID #52620911
State Oregon
City Medford-ashland
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Oregon
Showed 2024-10-02
Date 2024-10-02
Deadline 2024-12-01
Category Nonprofit
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Mental Health Associate - Residential

Oregon, Medford-ashland, 97501 Medford-ashland USA
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$5,000 HIRING BONUS (Prorated by FTE)

Bonus Applicable to external applicants only, and limitations for re-hires will apply

How to Apply:

Please visit our website at www.optionsonline.org

Click on Jobs to complete the online application process.

EOE

Benefits include:

Family medical, dental, long-term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more.

Generous paid time off policy. (Annual accrual up to 208 hours - based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual). Plus, 11 paid holidays annually.

Schedule: Sunday-Wednesday 7am-5:30pm

Overview:

Assists in the care and treatment of residents with psychiatric disabilities in a residential setting. Provides individual and group life skills training and a wide variety of other paraprofessional duties to residents.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include teaching life skills, managing symptoms, accessing community resources, documenting services in the electronic health record, and assisting residents in reaching their full potential. This position also participates in facility cooking, cleaning and general maintenance duties.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree in a human services field OR three years of experience providing services in a similar setting with individuals who have emotional and/or mental and/or developmental disabilities, OR a combination of education and experience that provides the desired skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform the job.

Must be a QMHA on the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) registry.

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Meet eligibility qualifications to register with MHACBO.

Please visit www.mhacbo.org for more information.

Candidates must be able to use e-mail, compose documents, save and locate documents electronically, and learn to use our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Proficiency in Word and other MS Office applications preferred.

Must pass state-required background and DMV checks; possess a valid OR driver's license and a satisfactory driving record to transport clients. Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision.

Possess mature attitude and sensitivity to the needs of people who have a mental illness, understanding of HIPAA laws regarding confidentiality of privileged information, and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Options for Southern Oregon recognizes that in order to best serve the healthcare needs of our communities and fulfill our mission, we must learn, grow, incorporate, and value the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work and in our lives. We are committed to the continued development of an aware, diverse, and culturally responsive workforce and an organizational culture that is supportive and affirming for all staff and clients. Options acknowledges that incorporating EDI principles in our practices is an ongoing learning process and we are committed to using our voice to effect positive change. We recognize that making an impact on health inequities in our community will take more than just a statement and, to this end, our goals, planning, and actions aim to promote and develop equitable and effective health care services to reflect the needs of our diverse communities.

Options for Southern Oregon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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