Residential Mental Health Associate - 5545

Company: ColumbiaCare Services
Location: Clackamas
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD! What We Offer Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including: Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plansFlexible Spending Account Generous Paid Time OffWhole Health & Wellness Reimbursement ProgramProfessional development and training opportunities100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% MatchHoliday Pay (9)Paid Personal Growth HoursPaid Time Off for Mental HealthCompany Paid Life InsuranceSpontaneous & Longevity BonusesLoan Forgiveness Program EligibilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program For more details about our benefits, visit our website! About the Position We are looking for a Residential Mental Health Associate to join our team at our Autumn Ridge RTH and Alder Creek RTF programs in Milwaukie, Oregon! The Residential Mental Health Associate will engage with residents to provide treatment services prescribed by their therapist both in the community and in the program and document those services in the EHR (Electronic Health Record). They will provide direct treatment services to the clients according to their individualized treatment plan with a focus on individual treatment services such as Activity Therapy, Skills Training, Case Management, Community Psychiatric Support, and Crisis Intervention. They will also provide direct group treatment services to the clients according to their individualized treatment plan by utilizing approved evidenced-based curriculum. The Residential Mental Health Associate will provide direct skills training and coaching within skill areas including but not limited to independent living/self-sufficiency, education, navigating the medical community, community living, and/or as assigned. They will provide transport clients to and from the program as necessary to engage and provide treatment services. They will maintain compliance with established productivity standards for documentation of services. This position falls under the AFSCME bargaining unit. Wages, benefits, and working conditions are set in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (Full Time, Day) What You’ll Make $23.69 - $25.14 per hour DOE/Credentials. Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates. About the Program Autumn Ridge is a co-ed, 5-bed Residential Treatment Home that serves adults living with a mental illness. This program has private bedrooms for all residents, as well as common living space, and a beautiful outdoor area to enjoy. Alder Creek is a co-ed, 6-bed licensed Residential Treatment Facility serving adults living with a mental illness. Each resident enjoys their own room and access to two spacious common living areas. The program is located just on the cusp of town near public services, and yet across from an open field that give is a more private, rural feel. A lovely gazebo and fenced back yard available for outdoor enjoyment. ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program What You’ll Need Must be registered as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO). Eligibility 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; OR equivalent combination of behavioral science education in addition to satisfactory supplemental behavioral health experience and training Driving is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must provide a valid driver's license from their state of residence or obtain and submit one within 30 days of hire, maintain a safe driving record, and have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check. Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs, as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds . It may require the ability to occasionally use ladders, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable. In addition, you must successfully complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques and may require an individual to lift and transfer clients. We recognize that expertise can arise from diverse experiences. If you're passionate about our mission but unsure about meeting all qualifications, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about eligibility or the application process, please contact our HR department. Per OAR 309-035-0135, Direct Care staff must be 18 or older at the time of hire. 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 the culture in our communities 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 different backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values. 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 and people with disabilities. Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (Full Time, Day) Compensation details: 23.69-25.14 Hourly Wage PI0bdfc383145a-37456-39851894

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