Mental Health Associate-Residential Treatment Homes

Mental Health Associate-Residential Treatment Homes #224/1049

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This program serves adult male clients in a residential setting who are experiencing severe and persistent mental illness and behavioral problems. This position provides coverage for two five‑bed residential treatment homes for clients transitioning back into the community.

Location: NE Portland

Days/

Hours:

40 hours per week;
Monday–Wednesday (day shift float) and Saturday & Sunday (day shift).

Pay/Benefits: $23.92–$31.09 per hour with full benefits.

Salary Placement Notice: The posted salary range reflects the compensation potential for this role. Most candidates will be placed between the entry level and midpoint of the range, depending on their experience and qualifications. However, more seasoned professionals with extensive experience may be considered for placement toward the higher end of the range. Final salary offers are made in alignment with internal compensation processes in accordance with Oregon Pay Equity laws.

• Meets standards for documentation and accuracy of work, client care, quality/customer service, attendance/punctuality and teamwork as defined in the Performance Evaluation.
• Continually increases level of cultural sensitivity, awareness, and competency.
• Actively participates in a minimum of four hours of training related to cultural effectiveness in working with diverse populations.
• Administers oral medications, following physician's prescriptions and hospital procedures.
• Provides skills training, case management, and other services as outlined on a treatment plan.
• Coordinates services with other staff and external organizations such as government agencies, social services providers, and healthcare providers.
• Assesses client’s needs, limitations, and potential, using observation, review of hospital records, and consultation with parents and/or hospital personnel.
• Observes and interviews clients and confers with other professionals to evaluate the clients' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among clients, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.
• Monitors clients in order to detect unusual behavior and reports observations to professional staff.
• Encourages clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
• Counsels clients individually and in groups on concerns, such as unsatisfactory relationships, divorce and separation, child rearing, home management, financial difficulties and overcoming dependencies, mental or physical illness, and to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems.
• Guides clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
• Organizes, supervises, and encourages client participation in social, educational, and recreational activities.
• Provides, finds, or arranges for job and/or school training.
• Provides crisis intervention to clients experiencing difficulties.
• Participates in regular individual and team meetings with supervisor provide written and verbal reports to supervisor regarding cases.
• Attends informational and clinical meetings which may include all‑agency meetings, team meetings, consultation meetings with psychiatrist, staffings, intra‑agency trainings, etc.
• Prepares meals and snacks for and/or with residents.
• Serves as back‑up for other staff when needed.
• Checks e‑mail/voice mail daily/throughout the day when working responding to contacts within 48 hours for routine matter (urgent matters may require a more immediate response).
• May be required to transport clients in a Life Works vehicle.
• May administer first‑aid only if certified, according to prescribed procedures.

• Valid and active QMHA credential certification through MHACBO.
• A bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling or a related behavioral sciences field OR a minimum of three years'…